Polar Geospatial Center
@polargeospatial
The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota provides geospatial support, mapping, and GIS/remote sensing solutions to researchers and logistics groups in the polar science community.
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
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
📢 The final ArcticDEM & REMA release is here - and it might be the last. Funding cuts put vital polar data at risk. Help us rally support: take the survey! 🔗https://z.umn.edu/pgc-dem-survey #PolarScience #SavePolarData
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 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
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 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