Polar Geospatial Center

08/31/2026

We're extending the PGC User Survey deadline to Friday, September 11!

To build the better data, tools, and support for the next four years, we want to hear from as many voices across the polar community as possible. Whether you use PGC daily or haven't worked with us yet, your perspective matters to us.

🎁Bonus: Complete the 10-15 min survey for a chance to win 1 of 5 PGC SWAG packages (featuring a PGC mug, ArcticDEM/REMA map, magazine, stickers and more!)

🔗https://z.umn.edu/pgc-user-survey-2026

07/24/2026

⏰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 the conversation.

More info at https://www.pgc.umn.edu/news/call-for-abstracts-arctic-community-resource-coalition/

07/16/2026

Do you support Arctic science through resources, services, training, logistics, data, or partnerships?

We're looking for folks from organizations, programs, and initiatives to share their work during the Arctic Community Resource Coalition session at the Navigating the New Arctic Community Meeting.

Submit your abstract by July 31, 2026 and help connect researchers, students, and communities with the resources that make Arctic science possible.

Read more: https://www.pgc.umn.edu/news/call-for-abstracts-arctic-community-resource-coalition/

06/25/2026

Check out the latest PGC newsletter that introduces our newest student hire, highlights results from our recent USAP community survey assessing the impact of PGC's absence from McMurdo Station, learn about the upcoming Antarctic satellite imagery tasking solicitation, access newly added historic Arctic navigation charts, and see where the PGC team will be connecting with the polar community this year.

Read the full edition here: https://mailchi.mp/umn/pgc-updates-insights-june-2026

04/30/2026

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 the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Connect Online Training Series.

The session dives into:
• history of Antarctic place naming
• why consistent naming is critical for safety and science
• how SCAR helps coordinate and standardize names across the continent

Speakers:
• Christopher Stephens (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic BoardGeographic Board)
• Cole Kelleher (Polar Geospatial Center, US rep to SCAGI)
• Elena Field (British Antarctic Survey)

Chaired by Louise Ireland, co-chair of SCAGI

📅 May 14, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM UTC

🔗https://scar.org/scar-news/scar-connect-scagi

04/23/2026

💡🤝 Staying relevant in science support means more than tracking new AI tools, it's about engaging with the people shaping how they're used.

PGC has been busy this week attending University of Minnesota events, connecting at the AI Hub open house and the Research Computing Exhibition today. These conversations help us stay aligned, informed, and ready to support what's next.

04/13/2026

🧊 PGC is currently seeking a University of Minnesota (UMN) 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/hr | 50% AY appt | 100% Summer appt | Tuition benefits

Learn more on our website: https://www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/student-position-available-graduate-research-assistant-summer-2026/

04/09/2026

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

04/01/2026

Check out the latest at PGC in our April newsletter featuring our Antarctic support survey, global glacial mapping, our graduate student geospatial support assistants, and more! https://mailchi.mp/umn/pgc-updates-insights-april-01-2026

12/12/2025

Latest PGC newsletter is available highlighting how to connect with us at , Arctic tasking deadline, newly available , and our student's award-winning map. Check it out here:

PGC Users planning on attending the upcoming AGU fall meeting and presenting and/or publishing any commercial satellite imagery of the Vantor (formerly Maxar) constellation, WorldView 1/2/3, QuickBird, GeoEye, in a poster or session must receive approval from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Age...