2024 ARCUS Annual Meeting

Agenda

(All times listed in AK Time Zone)

9:00 - 9:10 (10 min) - Meeting Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Welcome from ARCUS Interim Executive Director, Dr. Audrey Taylor
- Overview of Meeting Goals & Agenda

9:10 - 9:50 (40 min) - Panel Discussion #1: ARCUS Member Research & Collaboration Opportunities
This panel will showcase the work ARCUS members have accomplished over the past year to advance Arctic research. Panelists will highlight key findings and discuss emerging issues and opportunities that the Arctic research community should focus on in the coming year. Participants will explore how these accomplishments shape future research directions and collaboration.

Moderators:

• Stacey Fritz, Alaska Adaptable Housing LLC
• Katherine Ginsbach, Georgetown University

Panelists:

• Adrian Gall, ABR Inc
• Joshua Stein, Sandia National Laboratories
• Alexis Will, World Wildlife Fund US Arctic Program
• Ming Xiao, U.S. Permafrost Association

9:50 - 10:30 (40 min) - Panel Discussion #2: Bridging Arctic Research and Community Needs
This panel will spotlight the work ARCUS members are doing to align Arctic research with the priorities and needs of Arctic communities. Panelists will share real-world examples of successful collaborations and discuss how others can get involved. The session will also explore further steps to ensure research efforts serve Arctic communities.

Moderators:

• Audrey Taylor, ARCUS
• Lisa Sheffield Guy, ARCUS

Panelists

• Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, Kawerak Inc.
• Howard Epstein, University of Virginia
• Kaare Sikuaq Erickson, Ikaaġun Engagement
• Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon, Sauyaq Solutions
• Marie Lowe, University of Alaska Anchorage

10:30 - 11:10 (40 min) - Panel Discussion #3: Strengthening the National U.S. Arctic Research Network
This panel will examine the challenges and opportunities in building a unified U.S. national network of Arctic research institutions. Panelists will explore how the ARCUS Consortium framework can help overcome obstacles and foster greater collaboration. The discussion will focus on actions the U.S. research community should take to prepare for the upcoming International Polar Year (IPY).

Moderators:

• Victoria Herrmann, Arctic Institute
• Sara Morris, NOAA GML

Panelists:

• David Cairns, Texas A&M University
• Katharine Duderstadt, University of New Hampshire
• Johanna Ikävalko, University of Lapland Arctic Centre
• Anthony L. Russell, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

11:10 - 11:25 (15 min) - Break
During the break, participants will have the opportunity for informal networking and further discussion on the panel themes in three open breakout rooms.

11:25 - 11:40 (15 min) - Introduction to ARCUS Board Leadership
- Recognition of Board Members completing their terms
- Introduction to the Board election process, Board roles, and how to submit a nomination
- Remarks from the new ARCUS President-Elect , Dr. Victoria Herrmann

11:40 - 11:50 (10 min) - ARCUS 2025 Committees & How to Get Involved
- Process for proposing new Member-led committees
- How to submit nominations for committee membership
- Preview of committees currently planned for the coming year, including:

• 2025 Annual Meeting Committee
• Communications & Outreach Committee
• Connections & Community Building Committee
• Proposals & Fundraising Committee

11:50 - 12:00 (10 min) - ARCUS Membership Updates
- Updates on ARCUS member benefits and services for 2025
- Request for attention to membership renewals
- Next steps for institutions and individuals interested in joining the ARCUS Consortium

12:00 - 12:15 (15 min) - Adjourn & Informal Networking
The Annual Meeting will adjourn at 12 PM AK. However, participants interested in networking with others are welcome to stay for a breakout room round-robin session.

Code of Conduct

Please review the ARCUS Annual Meeting Code of Conduct to help ensure a positive experience for all participants.