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Polar Science Early Career Community Office
@polarsecco.bsky.social
❄️ Empowering, elevating and supporting the vibrant early career community of the polar sciences. ❄️

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Heading to AGU this December? Be sure to register for the AGU Social for Polar Early Career Researchers happening on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. This event is co-hosted by PSECCO, USAPECS, Polar Impact and the USPA Community Care Committee.
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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.
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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!
October 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
October 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
In the next meet the people of PSECCO, we’re highlighting our awesome, hard-working director: Mariama Dryák-Vallies. Mariama works with members of the early career community and collaborates with the leadership team, advisory board, and staff to make those needs heard. Learn more about her below!
October 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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...
October 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Registration for this PSECCO international networking event closes tomorrow. Please have your intentions and goals in mind so we can make this event as collaborative and impactful as possible when you register for this event! We look forward to seeing many of you there! The link to register is below
September 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We are overjoyed to announce the PECWS Synthesis report has been released! Learn about the research priorities, visions and more in our comprehensive synthesis report. This would not have been possible without the contributions of the ECRs and organizations that helped make PECWS such a success!
September 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Are you new to the PSECCO community or did you miss our latest event? Head on over to YouTube and search “PSECCO - Polar Science Early Career Community Office” to see the breadth of videos hosted on the CIRES CEEE YouTube channel from PSECCO or click the link below.
September 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Interested in growing your international network and building potential collaborations in polar science?  Register for PSECCO's international networking event by September 17th, 2025. To learn more about this event, check out the link here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s8t8v...
August 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
August 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It’s time for another meet the people of PSECCO, next up we have Madison Payne, our amazing events coordinator! Madison (she/her) works with much of the behind the scenes work that makes PSECCO events and planning possible. Learn more about Madison in the post above!
August 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Join the IARPC Mentorship Program for polar scientists supported by PSECCO and USAPECS for a collaborative initiative for the 2025-2026 season. Learn more about this mentorship program with the link below, and applications for this program are due by August 22, 2025.
August 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
July 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Learn about the panelists who will be sharing their experiences with polar careers outside academia on August 7th! Find the registration link in our bio and be sure to submit any questions you may have for the panelists before the event! Hope to see you there!
July 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
 The deadline for this year’s PSECCO photo contest is fast approaching! Check out the second place photo from the last PSECCO photo contest by Gilbert Sappho. Photo submissions are due by July 31st, 2025.
July 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Join PSECCO at the AGU meeting this fall for co-sponsored sessions 'C012: Early career priorities for the International Polar Year' and 'C025: Making Cryosphere Fieldwork Safe, Enjoyable, and Welcoming for All'. Abstracts are due Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 23:59 EDT/03:59 UTC. #agu25
July 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Are you an early career researcher interested in career pathways outside of the classic academic route? PSECCO is bringing together four panelists to discuss their varied career pathways on August 7th from 10am to 11am MT. Learn more about this event and how to register at the link below!
July 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
July 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It’s time to pull back the curtain to show the faces and people behind the work of PSECCO, starting with our very own social media strategist, Rose Leeger! Learn more about her and see photos from her latest adventure on the RSV Nuyina in the first of our “meet the team” posts! Stay tuned for more!
July 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Did you know that PSECCO hosts a variety of resources on our website? Check out the resources tab and learn more about the various opportunities and materials available for members of the polar community!
June 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Submit your photos to the PSECCO photo contest! Check out the link in our bio to learn more about the photo contest rules, and to access the form for submission. Learn more about the various categories and prizes in the thread below. Submit your photos by July 31st, 2025.
June 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Check out the first place photo from the PSECCO photo contest held last year from Dylan Beard. Stay tuned for more information about this year’s photo contest to be announced next week! #polarcontest #psecco
June 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Help shape future #polarresearch by providing input on polar #earlycareer priorities for the next International Polar Year!

📝 Fill out the input form by June 11 to comment on visions & priorities developed at the Polar Early Career World Summit & identify missing ideas: forms.gle/9FBdbucmcXQL...
June 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Funding for conferences and travel of polar-related work is open for Summer 2025 to polar early career scientists. Up to $5000 will be awarded, and applications may request up to $900 per person, with an additional $100 available for awardees who organize a PSECCO social event at the conference. ❄️🧊
May 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM