Polar Geospatial Center

Outfitted with maps, data, lights, and a disco ball🪩, PGC's office in Crary 216 in McMurdo Station, Antarctica looks good from the inside--and serves up an unbeatable view of Mount Discovery on the outside! Stop in for maps and chats with Nicole :) #McMurdo #Antarctica #USAP #GIS #OfficeWithAView

We're back on the ice! 🧊 After a hiatus last season following funding challenges, we are thrilled that our first PGCer, Nicole Schiller, made it safely (and on-time 🤯) to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Huge thanks for your feedback in our USAP support survey. Wouldn't be here without our community!

From milestone recognitions to PGCers returning to McMurdo, check out the latest in PGC's newsletter. Preview what's inside: 🏆 ArcticDEM & REMA in AGU's Impactful Datasets 📊 User Survey next steps 🌍 SCAR, NNA and Antarctican Society recaps 🐧 Meet our team heading to McM! 🔗 mailchi.mp/umn/pgc-upda...

🎉 THANK YOU to the 100+ community members who took the PGC User Survey! We’re analyzing the results now and will share a summary in the coming weeks on our website. 🎁 And congrats to our 5 swag package winners, who have been contacted directly. #PGC #CommunityFeedback #PolarScience

📣 Deadline Extended! We’ve extended the PGC User Survey to Sept 11 to gather as much feedback as possible. Takes 10-15 mins. Help shape our tools, data and support for the next 4 years & enter to win 1 of 5 PGC swag packages. z.umn.edu/pgc-user-sur... Thank you for your time and input.

Help inform the future of the Polar Geospatial Center! Share your feedback to help improve PGC's data, tools, and services. ⏱️ 10–15 min | 📅 Closes Aug. 31 | 🎁 5 winners will receive PGC swag! Take the survey: z.umn.edu/pgc-user-sur...

Friendly reminder: abstract submissions for our Arctic Community Resource Coalition session at the 2026 NNA annual meeting are due tomorrow, July 31st! We look forward to showcasing the Arctic science support ecosystem and many resources available to the community. whova.com/call_for_spe...

⏰Abstract deadline is one week away! Help us showcase the people, research, and resources that make Arctic science possible in our Arctic Community Resource Coalition session at NNA's annual meeting this year! Submit your abstract by July 31 and join us. www.pgc.umn.edu/news/call-fo...

Do you support Arctic science through resources, services, training, logistics, data, or partnerships? We're looking for folks to share their work during the Arctic Community Resource Coalition session at NNA Annual Meeting. Submit your abstract by July 31, 2026 www.pgc.umn.edu/news/call-fo...

Check out the latest PGC newsletter that introduces our newest student hire, highlights results from our recent survey, access newly added historic Arctic maps, and see where the PGC team will be connecting with the polar community this year. Read full edition here: mailchi.mp/umn/pgc-upda...

Ever wondered how places in Antarctica get their names and why it matters? Join PGC's User Services manager, Cole Kelleher, alongside international experts in the next session of SCAR Connect Online Training Series, Place Naming in Antarctica. 📅 May 14th ⏰ 7:00 PM UTC 🔗 scar.org/scar-news/sc...

💡🤝 Staying relevant in science support means engaging with the people shaping how AI is used. PGC has been busy at the UMN AI Hub and Research Computing Exhibition. These chats help us stay aligned, informed, and ready to support what's next. #AIinResearch #ScienceSupport #PolarScience #DataScience

🧊 PGC is currently seeking a University of Minnesota graduate student in GIS or related field to join our team starting this summer! Support polar science, build geospatial skills, and grow professionally. Position open until filled. 💼 $29.41, tuition benefits & more www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud...

PGC had the honor of meeting upcoming leaders from Türkiye, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland as part of the US Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Our exchange explored the intersection of scientific and governmental missions, datasets, and resource development of the Arctic.

Did you participate in the USAP 2025-26 Antarctic field season? PGC didn't deploy this year so we'd like to know the impact our absence had on your experience. Only takes 10min to help inform PGC's future on-site plans in McMurdo. Closes April 30th. Thanks! Survey: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Check out the latest at PGC in our April newsletter featuring: Antarctic support survey, global glacial mapping, Aurora viewers and accessibility updates, student spotlights, and more! 🔗https://mailchi.mp/umn/pgc-updates-insights-april-01-2026 #pgcnews #survey #glaciers #maps #antarctica #arctic

Latest PGC newsletter is available highlighting how to connect with us at #AGU25, Arctic tasking deadline, newly available #EarthDEM, and our student's award-winning map. Check it out here: mailchi.mp/umn/pgc-upda...

We're hiring! The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a Geospatial and Remote Sensing Data Specialist to join our team. 💼 Hybrid position (based in Minneapolis, MN) 💰 Salary range: $83K–$98K 📅 Apply now through the UMN job portal. www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/posi...

📢Big news: PGC has secured 5 more years of funding from NSF-OPP! Remote sensing, mapping, and geospatial support continues for the polar research community. Some services remain paused as we rebuild capacity. 🎉Cheers to keeping the poles on the map and in focus! www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-sec...

❄️ PGC is hiring a UMN grad student in GIS (or related field)! Support polar science, build geospatial skills, & grow professionally. 💼 $29.41/hr | 50% AY appt | Tuition benefits 🔗 www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud... #GISJobs #PolarScience #UMNGradRA #RemoteSensing

📢 PGC operations continue to remain limited due to pending funding. Key services are impacted, including Antarctic field season support & imagery tasking. Read our full update & learn what’s available, what’s paused, and how to stay connected: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-ope...

Effective immediately, the PGC is no longer accepting new NSF-supported requests due to a lack of renewal funding. Current work is wrapping up. Please contact your NSF program officer if impacted. We’re grateful to have supported your polar research. Read our full statement at www.pgc.umn.edu

Read the latest updates at PGC in our January newsletter including a new imagery product available in FRIDGE, season end to our staffing in McMurdo, and more. mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...

Visit us at the PGC booth #1112 in the NSF Neighborhood at #AGU24! #freemaps #stickers #swag #coolscience #penguincornhole

PGC at AGU 2024 📣 Read important details for our users heading to AGU in our latest newsletter. And remember to stop by Booth #1112 to meet our team, explore our posters, grab goodies, and even play penguin cornhole. Let’s connect in DC! 🛰️🎉 www.pgc.umn.edu/events/pgc-a... #AGU24 #PGC

🌐PGC is now seeking nominations for its 2025 Science & Operations Advisory Committee (SOAC). Join this 3-year, non-employment role to help shape PGC’s strategy and polar research. Open to diverse voices in NSF Facilities, Polar Ops, & NSF-funded science. z.umn.edu/soacnominati...

🌍✨ PGC Latest Updates & Highlights: 🗺️ New McMurdo Dry Valleys Maps – Free, detailed reference maps are now available! 👋 Meet the Team at McMurdo Station 📈 REMA – PolarToolkit 📸 Imagery Updates – Enhanced calibration 📅 Conferences & Events – Join us at SACNAS, AGU 🔗 mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...

PGC is at FOSS4G North America this week in St. Louis, MO! Our software engineers, Danny Im and Rory Johnson, have a poster on our latest app, Fridge. Check it out on Wed., Sep. 11th at 13:00 in Grand H #foss4g #foss4gna #openscience #opensourcetools

Exciting updates in our August newsletter: 🗺️ Polar DEM release for 2023 📸 Refresh of the Arctic Canada Imagery Mosaic 🎓 Student Spotlight on Nicole Schiller 🌍 Explore our map catalog 📅 Conference Connections 🌱 Broader Impacts: GIS camp + SLAWR REU Dive in here: mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...

Join us for the 2nd USAP Databases and Repositories Office Hours! Curators will cover the basics but this session is intended to answer questions and open discussions from online participants. Visit our website for more information: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/2nd-usa... Sponsored by US-SCAR

🎓 PGC is seeking a current UMN graduate student! Join us and develop proficiencies in GIS, remote sensing, project management, and science support while building valuable connections in the polar science community and beyond. Learn more and apply today: www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud...

Check out the latest PGC news & announcements featuring MAJOR upgrades to our data portal, Fridge; new PGC staff and students; recap of major events like the data workshop and distinguished visitors; and information on upcoming affairs. Read it here: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-new...

And we're off! Today is Day 1 of our Getting Started with PGC Data Workshop . Looking forward to the next 3 days with our polar science participants from all over the U.S. #polarscience #NSFworkshop

The @arcticresearch.bsky.social Community & Citizen Science in the Far North virtual conference will take place 17-18 April 2024. The conference is free and there are no costs to register or submit an abstract.  Abstracts are due 8 March.  Learn more at: www.arcus.org/ccs/meetings... ___

The PGC and User Services Manager, Cole Kelleher, were featured in the latest Research Impact story developed by the University of Minnesota’s Research & Innovation Office. Read more about the unique work done by the PGC in the full article at research.umn.edu/news/umns-po...

Check out this amazing research experience for undergraduates (REU) program, co-hosted at the University of Minnesota. Visit reuslawr.org for more info. Applications are due February 4th

We want to thank everyone who applied for and shared interest in our upcoming data workshop! We received an overwhelming amount of responses. Applicants have been notified via email today on decisions for the workshop and travel grant. Stay-tuned for more opportunities and resources at pgc.umn.edu

We are extending our workshop application deadline to January 16th! This workshop is targeted for researchers funded by NSF-OPP or NASA-Cryo and those looking to become better equipped to utilize geospatial data for polar science. Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application/

Don't forget applications for our workshop on PGC data are due tomorrow, January 11th. Limited to 30. Apply today at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your polar geospatial skills, research and expand your network! Participants must be funded by a National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs or NASA Cryosphere Programs award. Travel grants available. Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_datawork...

PGC received a distinguished visitor to the office today, the University of Minnesota’s vice president for research and innovation, Dr. Shashank Priya. It is always exciting to share our impact and passions with stakeholders as respected, genuine and engaging as Dr. Priya.

Apply today for our 3-day workshop, tailored for federally-funded researchers and students who are new to geospatial or remote sensing approaches to polar science. Travel grants available Applications due January 11th Visit our website for details: www.pgc.umn.edu/workshops/pg...

Check out our first annual public release of polar high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) strips for 2022-2032! This release includes strip DEMs from the calendar year of 2022. Read more about what's new in this release here: mailchi.mp/umn/annual-p... #arcticdem #rema #polardata

Summer 2024 Arctic REU Greenland applications are now open thru 2/12. Student projects include Ice-margin glaciology, sediment lake coring, climate change, geomicrobiology, structural geology, etc. Majors in geoscience and related fields graduating after Dec '24. Visit www.arcticreu.earth

If you plan to attend #ArcticCongress2024 (29 May-3 June), please join @arcticresearch.bsky.social, @iarpccollab.bsky.social & UArctic for this session on building stronger cross-network #ArcticResearch connections. Abstracts due 5 January. Learn more and submit at arcticcongress.com.

Happening today with @polarsecco.bsky.social at AGU! We have an incredible speaker line-up and hope to see you there! #AGU23 #polarscience #DEIApolar #diversityandinclusion

Our team member, Stephanie Linde, is currently providing mapping support from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. She received a special shoutout by one of the team's we support - the Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET). Great job, Stephanie! Read here: caslabs.case.edu/ansmet/2023/...