United States Permafrost Association

President
Oliver W. Frauenfeld
President Elect
Michael R. Lilly
Past President
Torre Jorgenson
Secretary
Anna Liljedahl
Treasurer
Thomas A. Douglas
Board Members
Mark Waldrop
Molly McGraw
IPA Representative
Fritz Nelson
Thomas Krzewinski
PYRN Representative:
Margaret Cysewski

US Permafrost Association
PO Box 750141
Fairbanks, AK
99775-0141
Ph: 302-831-0852
Fax 302-831-6654


Frozen Ground
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Sponsored by

Campbell Scientific
International Arctic Research Center
U.S. Geological Survey
GWScientific


Upcoming Meetings
June 25-29, 2012 Tenth International Conference on Permafrost (TICOP)Tyumen, Russia
The International Permafrost Association is excited to present the first circular on the Tenth International Conference on Permafrost, to be held in June 2012 for the first time in Russia since 1973. The International Conference on Permafrost, held every four years, is the premier venue for all research related to permafrost.
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August 5-10, 2012 34th International Geological Congress Brisbane, Australia
This large and prestigious Geoscience World Congress will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 5-10 August 2012. The scientific program will cover all aspects of the geosciences. It will demonstrate how geoscience knowledge and applications are contributing directly to meeting societal needs, for example through innovation in the resources and energy based industries, better informed land and water management, enhanced understanding and mitigation of climate change and geohazards, and building major cities and infrastructure. read more
Past Meetings
December 7, 2011 USPA Annual Meeting 2011 San Francisco
Thank You to Our 2011 Annual Meeting Sponsors
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August 22-26, 2011 Second Symposium on Mountain and Arid land Permafrost Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The objective of the symposium and field trip is to provide an opportunity for the researchers and engineers worked on permafrost studies in mountain and arid land regions to discuss and exchange their achievements and experiences.
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August 3-6, 2010 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) SCAR XXXI & Open Science Conference Buenos Aires, Argentina

August 2-16, 2010 Forum for Young Permafrost Scientists: The Past, Present and Future of Geocryology Yakutsk, Russia
The Organizing Committee is pleased to invite young researchers, as well as university and post-graduate students to the Forum for Young Permafrost Scientists which will be held in Yakutsk, eastern Siberia, from August 2 to 16, 2010. This Forum will be one of the events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Melnikov Permafrost Institute.
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13-17 June 2010 Third European Conference on Permafrost (EUCOP III)
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
EUCOP III will focus on both Arctic and alpine permafrost research, and recent achievements like the permafrost-related IPY-campaigns and issues related to CO2-storage in permafrost areas will be covered. A preliminary list of the planned topics can be seen here. The conference will also host official IPA Executive Committee and Council meetings.
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12 - 14 August 2010 Cryospheric Changes and Influences: Cryospheric Issues in Regional Sustainable Development Lijiang, China
Session topics will include cryospheric distribution and changes, cold region hydrology and water resources, frangibility and adaptability of the cryosphere, and mitigation and adaptive countermeasures on cryospheric changes. Abstract deadline is 1 December 2009.
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September 12-16, 2010 6th Canadian Conference on Permafrost Calgary, Alberta
The Canadian National committee of the International Permafrost Association (CNC-IPA) invite you to the 6th Canadian Conference on Permafrost. The Conference will be held concurrently with the 63rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from September 12-16, 2010.
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March 13, 2011 Ninth Intl. Symposium on Permafrost Engineering- Yakutia, Russia
The aim of the Symposium is to provide a forum for discussion of permafrost engineering issues, as well as for exchange of practical experience in construction and maintenance of engineering structures on frozen ground.
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April 4-6, 2011 2011 AWRA Alaska Section Annual Conference- Chena Hot Springs, AK
This year's theme is "Water Resources in Alaska - from the perspective of users, managers, and researchers". Special topics include: 1) Water resources issues related to oil & gas production 2) Water resources issues related to hard-rock mining 3) Alaskan hydroelectric projects - from small-scale to Susitna.
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March 29-31, 2011 Arctic Science Summit Week 2011Seoul, Korea
The purpose of ASSW is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all fields of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country and membership countries. Side meetings organized by other groups with interests in Arctic science and policy will take place at the same time.
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June 7-9, 2011 4th Russian Conference on Geocryology Moscow, Russia
Devoted to the 100th anniversary of the Founder of the Department of Geocryology Prof. V.A. Kudryavtsev
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