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2032/33 will mark the fifth International Polar Year (IPY) since the first global polar research effort began in 1882. In anticipation of this milestone, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center…
This past week, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center had a presence in New York City for Climate Week NYC 2026. In partnership with the Sustainability Institute, the Environmental History…
On March 20–21, 2025, global experts convened at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the inaugural World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day. Among the events held on March 21 was the side…
A novel initiative has been launched in a pioneering effort led by Senior Research Associate Stephanie (Konfal) Sherman, a group member with Byrd Center's POLENET: The Polar Earth Observing…
The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy took place earlier this month, from June 9-14, 2024, in Tromsø, Norway. Participants, including Byrd Center members, Polar Archivist Laura Kissel…
On March 1, 2024, the Byrd Center, in collaboration with the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, hosted Dr. Matilda van den Bosch (MD, PhD) as part of the Spring Speaker Series.
Dr. van…
Last week, The Ohio State University undergraduate seniors shared their research at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. This prestigious annual event, named after Richard J. and Martha D…
Researchers at The Ohio State University are advancing wildfire management by integrating remote sensing technology, specifically Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), for more effective detection and…
Annually, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting brings together over 25,000 participants from more than 100 countries, fostering a global platform for sharing research and networking. This…
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to geodesy and her dedication to scientific research, Professor Terry Wilson has been awarded the American Geophysical Union's (AGU) Ivan I. Mueller…
Earlier this month, Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, hosted the 28th biennial Polar Libraries Colloquy (PLC). Byrd Center staff members Laura Kissel, Jason Cervenec and Karina Peggau…
The duo are the recipients of the BBVA Foundation's 14th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards. The BBVA Foundation’s 14th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards ceremonies took place…
By Karina Peggau
On Tuesday June 11th, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Glacier Dynamics group hosted an ICESat-2 workshop. ICESat-2, or Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite…
The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the Columbus Climate Change Action Plan from February 1, 2018 through March 9, 2018. Each of the chapters is downloadable as either a PDF or…
On November 1st, BPCRC honored several scholarship and award winners with a special ceremony in Room 177.
The Garry…
The Ohio State University Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center will host event
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus will be the host city for one of this year’s most important…
OCTOBER 20, 2015 The Ohio Department of Transportation Auditorium, 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
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The NSF Geo-PLR Section for Antarctic Sciences is providing funds to support participation of U.S. scientists in the 12th International Antarctic Earth Science Symposium. Funds are intended…