Navigating the New Arctic Community Office

The NNA-CO team would like to remind the NNA community to please save the dates for the 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting. Next year’s meeting will be held in Fairbanks, Alaska during September 15-17, 2026.

The deadline to apply to our 2026 NNA Research Experience for Undergraduate Students program is tomorrow, November 19 at 11:59pm MT, so get those applications in! nna-co.org/nna-research...

Tomorrow, November 15, is the deadline to submit your comments for the next five-year National Arctic Research Plan for 2027-2031, so get your comments in as soon as possible if you haven't already. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

The second episode of the Fostering Indigenous-led Research mini-series of the Arctic Together Podcast is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Tune in to hear perspectives on being an Indigenous scholar in Siberia and what it's like to conduct research there. nna-co.org/arctic-toget...

Our next Learn & Connect series event is coming up tomorrow, November 13, so don't forget to register ASAP! nna-co.org/outreach/web...

Are you interested in mentoring students during the NNA REU program in January and February 2026? Reach out to Alicia Christensen (alicia.christensen@colorado.edu) by December 4!

🏨 Still need a place to stay for #AGU25? Housing is available through our official provider, Maritz Global, until 19 Nov!

Make your plans and get ready to experience all that New Orleans has to offer. 🌆

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Light shining over ice crystals formations

Don't forget to pause and enjoy the small things! For example — Ice formations under a setting sun in Anchorage, Alaska. Photographed during the Navigating the New Arctic Community Meeting in November 2022. @arctictogether.bsky.social #PhotoFriday

📸: Taylor O'Brien/CIRES alum

Please join us on Nov 13 for the next installment of our climate mental health series. Drawing on the knowledge of Elders & ancestral teachings, we will reflect on how stress can affect our ability to learn & thrive, & how we can move from reactivity to proactive care. nna-co.org/outreach/web...

Are you an Alaskan undergrad student who is interested in Arctic research & learning from Indigenous and western knowledge holders? You are invited to apply to the NNA Research Experience for Undergraduate Students! Learn more: nna-co.org/nna-research...

🚨The deadline is today!🚨 Join us at #AGU25: Where Science Connects Us.

👉 Hurry to register by 6 November (23:59 EDT / 03:59 +1 GMT) to save: buff.ly/ixumvFZ

Promo for a reminder to attend the CVs, Cover Letters, and Strategic Networking Webinar. Text overlaid on photo states “Learn how to write a stellar job application November 20, 2025 10-11 MT”. An orange and yellow sunset in the background of glaciers and polar waters.

Interested in learning how to craft an effective application for your next career move? Learn how to make a resume, CV, or cover letter stand out with Jimena Ugaz from CIRES for a discussion on effective cover letters, key differences between CVs and resume, and utilizing LinkedIn for networking.

Are you interested in mentoring students during the NNA REU program in January and February 2026? Reach out to Alicia Christensen (alicia.christensen@colorado.edu) by December 4!

An ‘orchestra from Hell’: A firsthand account of the Typhoon Halong flood | Alaska Beacon Jeron Joseph, a resident of Kwigillingok, shares his story of surviving the storm disaster of ex-Typhoon Halong in western Alaska.

Ex-typhoon Halong brought widespread flooding and devastation to Western Alaska in early October, with hundreds of residents displaced. This first person account from Jeron Joseph from Kwigillingok bravely shares a personal story of survival, one of many: alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/20/a...

Are you an Alaskan undergrad student who is interested in Arctic research & learning from Indigenous and western knowledge holders? You are invited to apply to the NNA Research Experience for Undergraduate Students! Learn more: nna-co.org/nna-research...

Promo for a reminder to attend the Overview of Polar Organizations for Early Career Researchers event. Text overlaid on photo states “16 organizations will share ways to engage with the community! October 29, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT”. A cloudy sunset behind glaciers at the front of calm polar waters.

Promo for a reminder to attend the Overview of Polar Organizations for Early Career Researchers event. Text overlaid on photo states “16 organizations will share ways to engage with the community! October 29, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT”. A cloudy sunset behind glaciers at the front of calm polar waters.

Promo for a reminder to attend the Overview of Polar Organizations for Early Career Researchers event. Text overlaid on photo states “16 organizations will share ways to engage with the community! October 29, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT”. A cloudy sunset behind glaciers at the front of calm polar waters.

Interested in learning more about the various polar organizations that have opportunities for ECRs? PSECCO is excited to host representatives from 16 polar organizations on October 29, 2025 at 10 AM MT to share what they have to offer for the early career community. Register for this event below!

Don't miss out on our next Learn & Connect Series event, happening tomorrow at 10am AKT! Learn more and register here: nna-co.org/outreach/web...

Register today for our upcoming NNA-CO Learn & Connect Series event on November 13: nna-co.org/outreach/web...

Don't forget that the deadline for submitting your input on the National Plan for Arctic Research is coming up in about one month, November 15. If you missed the info session on how to submit your comments, you can view the recording linked in the post below.

We now have 3 members of the Gen Z Climate Mental Health Network joining us on October 23, so don't miss it! nna-co.org/outreach/web...

ICYMI: save the date for the 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting! September 15-17, 2026 in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Episode 8 of the Arctic Together Podcast is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Tune in to hear several of our Fostering Indigenous-led Research Convergence Working Group members discuss their experiences with Indigenous-led research. nna-co.org/arctic-toget...

As salmon disappear in warming rivers, Indigenous communities face an uncertain future New research shows that climate change is exacerbating salmon declines in the Arctic, but warming waters could give another fish species a temporary boost.

“We are hoping to provide communities with some applicable information, like when and where the water would be too warm for salmon, which could help them decide whether to reduce fishing."
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Promo for a reminder to endorse and share  the PECWS synthesis report.   Text overlaid on photo states “Check out the latest article by CIRES showcasing this early career focused event!” . An orange and red sunset sets behind large glaciers and a body of water, photo credits courtesy of Pixabay.

PECWS synthesized thousands of ideas from all career stages, but now we need YOU to help make that effort count. Please share the PECWS report widely with your networks to endorse the awesome ideas that came from PECWS! cires.colorado.edu/news/early-c...

Please join us on Nov 13 for the next installment of our climate mental health series. Drawing on the knowledge of Elders & ancestral teachings, we will reflect on how stress can affect our ability to learn & thrive, & how we can move from reactivity to proactive care. nna-co.org/outreach/web...

This fall, please mark your calendars for our next Learn & Connect series, which will focus on climate impacts and mental health. Our first convening will be on Oct 23 and will be a panel discussion with two members of the Gen Z Climate Mental Health Network. nna-co.org/outreach/web...

Last chance to register for the NNA Listening Session on the National Plan for Arctic Research, which takes places tomorrow, Sep 25! Please note that this session is specifically for the broader NNA community. We hope to see you there.
Learn more & register: nna-co.org/outreach/web...

YouTube video by IARPC Collaborations Information Session on the National Plan for Arctic Research

Did you miss the Information Session on the National Plan for Arctic Research that we co-hosted with the IARPC Secretariat and ARCUS last week? You can now view the recording on IARPC Collaborations' YouTube channel! youtu.be/WdenRb3xJLk?...

Join us tomorrow for this information session on the National Plan for Arctic Research. Make sure you register for the event: iarpc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

If you're wondering how you can learn more about and engage with the National Arctic Research Plan 2027-2031 development process, check out this list of upcoming engagement opportunities from IARPC Collaborations: www.iarpccollaborations.org/updates/26518