# Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting:
*Name and Committee Code:* Advisory Committee for Polar Programs (1130).
*Date and Time:* March 24-25, 2022; 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
*Place:*
National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 | Virtual.
Registration for the virtual meeting will be available two weeks prior to the meeting date. Final agenda and registration link will be located on the AC's website at: *https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/advisory.jsp.*
*Type of Meeting:* Open.
*Contact Person:* Beverly Walker, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Telephone: (703) 292-2614.
*Minutes:* May be obtained from the contact person listed above.
*Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Foundation concerning support for polar research, education, infrastructure and logistics, and related activities.
**Agenda**
**March 24, 2022; 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Virtual)**
• Upcoming field seasons and COVID-19
• Advisory Committee Liaison Updates
• Subcommittee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Antarctic Research Vessel Updates
• NSF Geoscience Directorate Activities Updates
**March 25, 2022; 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Virtual)**
• Polar Partnerships
• Meeting with the NSF Director & Chief Operating Officer
• NASEM Mid-Term Report
• South Pole Station
• Russian Science Collaborations
Dated: February 22, 2022.
Crystal Robinson,
Committee Management Officer.