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APECS Argentina
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APECS Belgium
Website: https://apecsbelgium.wordpress.com/
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APECS Belgium Leadership:
Marianna Pinzone (co-chair/NC representative, University of Liège), Maaike Dhondt (co-chair/NC representative, University of Ghent), Valentina Savaglia (chair, University of Liège), Marie G. P. Cavitte (UCLouvain), Lotte De Maeyer (University of Ghent), Benoit Durieu (University of Liège), Elize Kazmierczak (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Sarah Maes (University of Leuven), Sarah Wauthy (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Lisa Ardoin (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Louise Delhaye (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences), Alexis Geels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Eva Horovčàkovà (International Polar Foundation), Mieke Sterken (International Polar Foundation), Veronica Tsibulskaya (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
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APECS Brazil
Website: http://www.apecsbrasil.com
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APECS Brazil Leadership:
Raphael Fernandes Vieira Moreira Gonzaga (Universidad Nacional de La Plata), Paola Barros Delben (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Janayna Cynthia de Medeiros Galvão (Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia da Criosfera), Gustavo Souza dos Santos (Universidade do Estado da Bahia), Maria Jimena Cruz (Instituto Multidisciplinario de Historia y Ciencias Humanas), Júlia Lopes Lorenz (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), Joseline Manfroi (Instituto Antártico Chileno), Laura Andréa Lindenmeyer de Sousa (W Falco Ambiental), Amanda Leal da Silva Teodoro (Universidade Paulista), Taluany Silva do Nascimento (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco), Guilherme Afonso Kessler de Andrade (Universidade Federal do Pampa), Júlia Victória Grohmann Finger (Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos), Stephan Machado Dohms (Universidade Católica de Brasília), Anna Beatriz Jones Oaquim (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro), João Paulo Felizardo (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro), Mônica Munareto Minozzo (Universidade Federal do Pampa), Renan Costa de Lima (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande) -
APECS Bulgaria
Website (English): http://apecsbulgariaeng.weebly.com/
Website (Bulgarian): http://www.apecs-bulgaria.com/
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APECS Bulgaria Leadership:
Iglika Trifonova (Science Communication); Denitsa Apostolova (Geochemistry); Stefan Velev (Geology)
NC Representative: Nadya Yanakieva, Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, Bulgaria
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APECS Canada
Website: https://apecscanada.wixsite.com/ehpecs
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APECS Canada Leadership:
Chair, Website Coordinator: Bronte McPhedran (University of Waterloo); Vice-Chair, Communications: Jacqueline Hung (Woodwell Climate Research Center); Vice-Chair, International Relations: Meghan Brockington (University of Guelph); Coordinator, Administration-Finance: Adam Kirkwood (Laurentian University); Coordinator, National Relations: Spencer Weinstein (University of Waterloo); Coordinator, Education-Outreach: Tia Anderlini (University of Victoria)
Members-at-Large: Gwyneth MacMillan (McGill University), Élise Devoie (McGill University), Marianne Falardeau-Côté (Université Laval), Jean Holloway (University of Ottawa), Tabatha Rahman (Université Laval), Madeline Myers (Queen’s University), Laurissa Christie (Fisheries and Oceans Canada), Lauren Corlett (University of Manitoba), Laura Neary (University of Waterloo), Ketha Campbell-Heaton (University of Ottawa), Danielle Hallé (University of Waterloo), Bonnie Hamilton (University of Toronto), Joanne Speakman (University of British Columbia), Geneviève Degré-Timmons (Université Laval)
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APECS Chile
Website: www.apecschile.cl
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APECS Chile Leadership:
Renato Borras (President, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile & Center of Applied ecology and Sustainability (CAPES)); Claudia Maturana (Vice President, Universidad de Chile & Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity); María Estrella Alcamán (Treasurer, Universidad de Concepción & Center for Climate and Resilience Research, CR2), Zambra López (Universidad de Chile)
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APECS China
Website: http://apecs.top/
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Minghu Ding (Chairman, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences ), Lei Geng (Co-Chair/Secretary General, University of Science and Technology of China), Qinghua Yang, (Co-Chair, Sun Yat-sen University), Chuanjin Li (Co-Chair, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences ), Weijun Sun (Deputy Secretary General, Shandong Normal University), Biao Tian (Deputy Secretary General, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences )
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APECS Colombia
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APECS Colombia Leadership:Jhon F. Mojica-Moncada (New York University Abu Dhabi); Diego F. Mojica-Moncada (APECS Colombia); Dalia Barragán (Fundación Macuáticos Colombia); Carolina Rubiano Labrador (Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar); Juan Sebastián Barbosa Mejía (Universidad Nacional de Colombia); Juan Diego Gaitán Espitia (University of Hong Kong)
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APECS Denmark
Website: http://apecsdenmark.wordpress.com
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APECS Denmark Leadership:
Lisa von Friesen (University of Copenhagen), Maria Sheel (Aarhus University), Gregor Luetzenburg (University of Copenhagen), Laura Halbach (Aarhus University), Sanne Moedt (University of Copenhagen)
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APECS France
Website: https://apecsfrance.wixsite.com/apecsfrance
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APECS France Leadership:
Gwenaëlle Gremion (President), Institut des Sciences de la mer - Université du Québec à Rimouski; Adrien Wehrlé (Vice President and NC Representative), Université Grenoble Alpes; Clara Burgard (Secretary), Institut des Géosciences et de l‘Environnement; Véronique Dansereau (Treasurer), CNRS ISTerre; Coline Marciau (Communication), Université de Tasmanie et CEBC-CNRS
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APECS Germany
Website: https://apecs-germany.de/
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APECS Germany Leadership:
Marek Muchow, Chair, Aalto University; Alexandra Zuhr, Co-Chair, Alfred Wegener Institute Potsdam; Elisa Katharina Peter, Co-Chair, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam; Erik Loebel, Co-Chair, Technische Universität Dresden; Andreas Preußer, University of Trier; Donovan Dennis, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam; Hayat Nasirovah; Janosch Müller-Hillebrand, Timeless Arctic Project; Johanna Grabow, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, Cambridge; John Woitkowitz; Lena Nicola, University of Hamburg; Loeka Jongejans, Alfred Wegener Institute Potsdam; Luisa von Albedyll, Alfred Wegener Institute Bremerhaven; Moritz Zeising, Alfred Wegener Institute Bremerhaven; Rebecca Konijnenberg, Alfred Wegener Institute Bremerhaven; Rey Mourot, Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam; Sören Brandt, Christan-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
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Indian Polar Research Network
Website: http://iprnindia.wix.com/iprn
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IPRN Leadership:
Priyanka Rajput (President & NC Representative); Priyanka Gaikwad (Vice President & Social Media Coordinator), Pune University; Rajeev Rajak (Vice-President & Website Coordinator), Sikkim University; Smriti Srivastava (Vice-President), IIT Indore; Vivek Kumar (Vice-President), Hill University; Rahul Dey (Ex-officio), National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
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APECS Italy
Website: https://www.apecsitaly.it/
General Contact Email: info.apecs.italy(at)gmail.comAPECS Italy Leadership:
Giacomo Traversa (University of Siena), Francesco De Rovere (Ca' Foscari University of Venice), Alice Guzzi (University of Siena), Pier Paolo Alfiei (Catholic University of Milan), Claudio Artoni (Ca' Foscari University of Venice), Elena Bianco (Ca' Foscari University of Venice), Marianna D'Amico (Ca' Foscari University of Venice), Martina Tenti (Ca' Foscari University of Venice)
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APECS Iceland
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APECS Luxembourg
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APECS Malaysia
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APECS Netherlands
Website: www.apecsnetherlands.nl
General Contact Email: apecsnl(at)gmail.com
APECS Netherlands Leadership:
Deborah Bozzato (University of Groningen), Christian de Kleijn (Wageningen University alumnus), Yousra Makanse (Wageningen University), Youri Renkema (Wageningen University), Mareike Bach (University of Groningen), Erika Varik (University of Groningen)
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APECS Norway
Website: https://apecsnorway.wixsite.com/home
General Contact Email: apecsnorway(at)gmail.com
APECS Norway Leadership 2021-2022:
President: Kyle Mayers, Norwegian Research Centre, NORCE; Vice-President/NC Co-Representative: Maaike Weerdesteijn, University of Oslo; NC Co-Representative: Erin Kunisch, Arctic University of Norway; Secretary: Marjolein Gevers, University Centre in Svalbard and Unversity of Oslo; Ex-Officio: Grace Shephard, University of Oslo; Social Media Coordinator: Vanessa Pitusi, University Centre in Svalbard; Social Media Coordinator/ Local Coordinator Tromsø: Jozef Rusin, University of Tromsø and Norwegian Meteorological Institut; Local Coordinator Bergen: Stefan Thiele, University of Bergen; Local Coordinator Tromsø: Eva Chamorro Garrido, University of Tromsø; Local Coordinator Oslo: Ekaterina Sharova; Arctic Frontiers: Fanny Hägg, University of Tromsø; Amanda Ziegler, University of Tromsø and IMR; Rosalie McKay, University of Tromsø; Polar Week: Gauri Bandekar, University of South-Eastern Norway; Polar week and Arctic Fronstiers: Christina Hess, University Centre in Svalbard; Outreach Officer: Danielle Grant, NORCE and University of Bergen;
Members-at-Large: Roshin P. Raj, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center; Anirudha Mahagaonkar, NPI and University of Oslo; Mana Tugend; Shridhar Jawak, SIOS -
APECS Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
Website: https://apecsoceania.com/
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APECS Oceania Leadership:
Alyce Hancock (President), Katie Marx (Secretary), Natalia Ribeiro (National Representative), Hanne Nielsen (Senior Officer), Gabriela Roldan (Senior Officer), Jasmine Lee (Senior Officer), Meagan Dewar (Senior Officer), Rebecca Duncan, Alex Alves (Social Media Coordinators and Council), Svenja Halfter (Council), Helena Baird (Council), Nina Gallo (Council), Vicki Heinrich (Council)
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APECS Portugal
Website: https://apecsportugal.pt
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APECS Portugal Leadership:
Joana Fragão (University of Coimbra), José Abreu (University of Coimbra), Hugo Guímaro (University of Coimbra), Débora Carmo (University of Coimbra), Ricardo Matias (ICBAS-UP/CIIMAR), Diana Rodrigues (University of Coimbra), Graça Sofia Nunes (University of Lisbon), Laura Lopes (University of Coimbra); Céline Rodrigues (NOVA FCSH), Lucas Bastos (University of Coimbra), Márcia Dias (University of Coimbra), Mariana Quitério (University of Coimbra), Raquel Coimbra (University of Coimbra), Sara Santos (University of Coimbra), Maria Soares (University of Coimbra), Rita Quelha (ICBAS-UP), Diogo Francisco (University of Algarve), Santiago Villalobos (University of Akureyri) -
APECS Russia
UK-Russia collaborations Website: https://ukrussiaarctic.wordpress.com/
APECS Russia Leadership:
Eduard Galimullin (Chair, RANEPA), Yulia Zaika (Executive Director of APECS Russia Arctic Office, KSC RAS and Lomonosov Moscow State University)
Council: Ludmila Voronina (FIC CIA RAS), Vasily Efimov (Lomonosov Moscow State University), Anna Terskaya (Lomonosov Moscow State University), Marina Slukovskaya (KSC RAS), Anastasia Yarzutkina (NEFU), Anton Sinitsky (Arctic Research Centre), Evgeny Zarov (YSU), Tatiana Burmenko (SFU), Maria Gunko (IG RAS), Pavel Konstantinov (Lomonosov Moscow State University), Elena Vishnyakova (APECS Russia), Daria Vorochikhina (SPBU), Yulia Davydova (SPBU), Maria Zhukovina (APECS Russia), Alexey Kishankov (Gubkin University), Artem Naberezhniy (MPI SB RAS), Nadezhda Kamasheva (Komi RAS), Vera Tyutyunnik (APECS Russia), Uliyana Yakusheva (NarFU) -
APECS South Africa
Website: https://apecssa.wordpress.com
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APECS South Africa Leadership:Liezel Rudolph (Chair, University of the Free State), Heather Forrer (Co-Chair, Florida State University), Johan Viljoen (Co-Chair, Stellenbosch University)
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APECS Spain
Website: https://apecsspain.wordpress.com/
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APECS Spain Leadership:
President: Paula De Castro-Fernández (University of Barcelona & IRBio), Vice-president and chair outreach: Sofía Galbán (Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)), Secretary: Andrea Bueno (National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN)), Treasurer and Chair: Blanca Figuerola (Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC)), Chair Communications: Thomas Viguier (University of Akureyri), Chair Research: Roger Colominas-Ciuró (Nicolaus Copernicus University), Chair Activities: Pablo Escribano (King Juan Carlos University (URJC)).
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APECS Sweden
Website: www.apecssweden.se
General Contact Email: apecs.sweden(at)gmail.com
APECS Sweden Leadership:
Julia Kukulies (University of Gothenburg); Martin Mohrmann (University of Gothenburg); Julia Wagner (Stockholm University); Berta Morata (Luleå University of Technology)
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APECS Switzerland
Website: http://apecsswitzerland.wix.com/home
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APECS Switzerland Leadership:
Elizaveta Sharaborova (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne); Vincent Haagman (WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF); David Touchette (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
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APECS Türkiye
Website: https://kare.mam.tubitak.gov.tr/
APECS Türkiye Leadership:
Deniz Vural (TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute), Doğaç Baybars Işıler (TUBITAK MAM Polar Research Institute)
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APECS Uruguay
Social Media:
APECS Uruguay Leadership:
Marcos Tassano (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Valentina Carrasco (Instituto de Investigaciones Biologicas Clemente Estable); Caludia Deluca (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Mirel Cabrera (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Joan Gonzalez (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Joaquin Irigoyen (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Romina Sanabria (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Camila González (Facultad de Ciencias - UdelaR); Waldemar Fontes (Antarkos)
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UK Polar Network
Website: https://polarnetwork.org/
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UKPN Leadership:
Presidents: Saule Akhmetkaliyeva (Manchester Metropolitan University) and Floortje Van Den Heuvel (British Antarctic Survey); Vice-Presidents: Anna Gebruk (University of Edinburgh) and Maxine King (University of Plymouth); Treasurer: Sam Hartharn-Evans (Newcastle University); Secretary: Josephine Anselin; Head of Education and Outreach: Fiona Old (Kingsthorpe College) and Robynne Nowicki (The University Center in Svalbard); Head of social media: Eleanor Honan (Durham/British Antarctic Survey); Social Media Officers: Luke Roberts (UK Met Office) and Rhiannon Jones (University of Southampton); Head of UK Arctic -Russia ECR group: Ben Boyes (University of Brighton); EDI Officer: Victoria Dutch (Northumbria University) and Madeline Anderson (University of Southampton); Outreach officer: Anna Belcher (British Antarctic Survey), and Jennifer Jobson; Events Organiser: Eva Prendergast (Chili Piper), Chloe Nunn (IOC-UNESCO) and Connor Shiggins (University of Liverpool), Antarctic Flags coordinator: Fiona Old (Kingsthorpe College) and Jennifer Arthur (Durham University); International Collaboration Officers: Rhiannon Jones (University of Southampton), Eva Prendergast (Chili Piper), Ximena Aguilar Vega (University of Stirling) and Thomas Y Chen (Cambridge University)
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USAPECS (United States)
Website: http://usapecs.wix.com/usapecs
General Contact Email: usapecs(at)gmail.com
USAPECS Leadership:
Chairs: Erika Schreiber (University of Colorado Boulder) and Alex Taitt (University of Alaska Fairbanks)
Leadership members: John Read (University of Waterloo), Lavanya Ashokkumar (University of Arizona), Mariel Kieval (Independent Member), Chris Carr (Los Alamos National Lab), Emilie Sinkler (University of Alaska Fairbanks), Nana Yaw Owusu-Amponsah (University of North Dakota), Liz Weinberg (IARPC), Claire Moffett (Baylor University), Olga Lauter (School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences (EHESS), Zack Labe (Colorado State University), Christina Goethel (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), Susan Vanek (Binghamton University), Austin Routt (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs)
National Committees
APECS has many different groups to get involved with, and for many people connecting with other young researchers in their own country is a first step to meeting new colleagues and getting involved. Some countries have well developed APECS National Committees, some are just getting started - and others are just a mailing list of all the APECS members in that country. Below is more info on these groups, including how to contact them...
...if you don't see your country here, be sure to check out the article at the end of this page that provides some ideas on how to start your own national committee.
© Fiona Tummon, Francisco Fernandoy, ECMWF, Cynthia Sassenroth
So you want to start a National Committee?
You want to start a National Committee but have no idea where to start - we are here to help! Below is a list with some questions and answers and you can also contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also have a look in the APECS Handbook and see some guidelines for National Committees provided in there.
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How do I find members and keep them connected?
A mailing list under the APECS umbrella can be a great first step. The APECS International Directorate can make one for you and update this list for you once a month. It is a lot easier to stay connected this way. And it is free of course. You can also find new APECS members by contacting institutions, departments, professors or the secretary to get in touch with their graduate students, postdocs etc. and ask those that are interested to register for APECS on the APECS website and list your country as "country of residence". -
Do we need a website?
Your NC's contact info will be added on the APECS website on our National Committees page.In addition, a lot of our National Committees have a Facebook page or group. Others are creating a website using e.g. Wordpress, Blogger and Google Sites. Or you could set up a page on the APECS website under the National Committees pages (see. e.g. the APECS Canada pages). If you do want to build a website, brainstorm about who will maintain it and what will be on it. In general, starting simple is always the best idea!
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What can a National Committee do?
National Committees can do lots of things. Some examples:
- workshop for writing/presentation skills
- webinar on funding resources in your country
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Do I need high level support from administrators, etc?
Senior mentors are highly valuable for all of us. You can contact the APECS Executive Committee if you need any advice on this (excom(at)apecs.is). In some countries, there is a 'top down' mentality, where senior scientists are more in control. Then there is a huge difference between supportive and proactive mentors and 'old school', very busy senior scientists not interested in what you are doing with APECS. Contact the Excom or Director if the latter is the case, an 'official' letter from the Director of APECS can help push things a bit. -
Does the national committee need an official 'structure'?
This depends on what you really want and how your group works. You need a small group of active people leading things. It is up to you if you want to put names on that (president, chair etc.). Find people at different levels in their studies so that not all of you will be leaving in a year. Think about replacement for the longer term. Also look for people in different institutions and cities. -
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How do we link our national committee to APECS international?
A National Committee has a minimum of one representative in the Council to form the link between the national and international part of APECS. In addition up to 3 representatives of each National Committees are added to a special National Committees Representatives emails list to help with the communication between the international and national levels in APECS. That way, we stay in touch, learn from each other and can inform our members. The APECS Council also has two National Committee Coordinators who will regularly stay in touch with all National Committees. And of course the APECS International Directorate is also regularly communicating with and assisting the National Committees. -
That's a lot of info - what do I do first?
Starting a National Committee takes thought and planning but shouldn't be a soul-crushing experience. Just remember that it's all about having fun in connecting with other polar researchers in your area! Here's a quick summary of the important first steps to take in founding your own national committee:
- Create a mailing list - with help from the APECS International Directorate
- Recruit members and get people involved
- Ask the APECS Director to create a contact page for you on the website and add you to our National Committee representatives mailing list (and decide if some of you want to apply for the APECS Council)
- Have some concrete goals for people to focus on
- Always think of the future of the committee!
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Use of the APECS logo
The APECS logo should be used on all websites and social media accounts. The goal is to keep the APECS community web presence unified through the use of the logo. The full APECS logo with the text and snowflake should be used in addition to any national logos on websites, publications, and social media.
For social media accounts, the APECS logo is not necessary in the profile picture (the main image that is associated with every post), but should be included in the background or banner picture. This can be accomplished by editing the image used for the background image to include the APECS and optionally the NC logos. NC websites should feature the APECS logo somewhere where it is visible on the landing page.
The APECS logo is available in various resolutions here.
Project and Event Reporting for APECS National Committees
With so many events and projects being organized within the APECS network, it is important for all committees to regularly report on their activities so we can keep our members and partners updated about them. Here are some important form that APECS National Committees should fill out on a regular basis:
1) When you are starting to organize a new event: let us know about it by filling out this form so we can add it to the APECS Event list.
2) Do you need some financial support for organizing your event? APECS has some very limited financial support that every National Committees can apply for once a year. Applications are processed on a first comes, first served basis as long as funds are available. The guidelines for this funding you will find here and the applications form is here. APECS is working on a limited budget, hence APECS may only provide partial support of an event.
3) After an event or project is completed, fill out this form to let our members and partners know how it went. You can also use this form, if you want to give a progress update on a longer series of events or longer-term project.
4) APECS is publishing its Annual Report at the end of the year. To make sure we include all the activities of our National Committees, please submit two times a year your updates. The 2 reporting periods and links to the relevant forms are:
- Link to Reporting form 1 (Reporting Period October - February) - Reporting Deadline on 1 March
- Link to Reporting form 2 (Reporting Period March - September) - Reporting Deadline on 1 September