Enhancing Communication Among the US Antarctic Science Community

该奖项通过支持一个信息网站和美国南极研究科学委员会代表办公室的其他活动来支持美国科学家参与南极研究科学委员会(SCAR)。SCAR是国际科学理事会的一个跨学科委员会。它负责发起、发展和协调南极地区的科学研究，每两年举行一次国家代表正式论坛和公开科学会议。除了向南极条约国家提供科学反馈外，会议还为美国科学家提供机会，扩大他们对南极研究的知识，了解新出现的机会，发展国际合作，并参与全球南极科学计划。该网站还将提高公众对南极科学研究重要性的认识。

This award supports the participation of US scientists in the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) by supporting an informational website and other activities at the US-SCAR delegate's office. SCAR is an inter-disciplinary committee of the International Council for Science. It is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating scientific research in the Antarctic region, meeting every two years in both a formal forum for national delegates and an open science meeting. Apart from providing scientific feedback to the Antarctic Treaty nations, the meeting provides opportunities for US scientists to expand their knowledge of Antarctic research, learn of emerging opportunities, develop international collaborations, and participate in global Antarctic science programs. The website will also raise awareness of the importance of scientific research in the Antarctic to the general public.