Call for UNOLS Committee Nominations

~ Fleet Improvement Committee ~

~ Arctic Icebreaker Coordinating Committee ~

UNOLS is seeking nominations to fill committee vacancies. Positions on the Fleet Improvement Committee are now open. Positions on the Arctic Icebreaker Coordinating Committee will open in 2007.

Fleet Improvement Committee (FIC) - The Fleet Improvement Committee works to assure the continuing excellence of the UNOLS Fleet and that the number, mix and overall capability of ships in the UNOLS Fleet match the science requirements of academic oceanography in the U.S. This is an important time for the FIC as plans move forward for fleet renewal implementation. The Committee is also working to update the UNOLS Fleet Improvement Plan. To maintain uniform representation of disciplines on the FIC, the ideal candidate would have a research interest in biology and be from a UNOLS Institution that operates a UNOLS vessel. Knowledge of ocean observatory facility support needs would also be desirable. For additional information about FIC and committee responsibilities contact the FIC Chair, David Hebert <hebert@gso.uri.edu>.

Arctic Icebreaker Coordinating Committee (AICC) – The purpose of the AICC is to provide polar science projects with planning assistance and to liaise and facilitate communications between scientists, funding agencies and facility providers. They work to promote the best utilization of Arctic icebreaker facilities, provide sufficient lead-time for planning purposes, and provide information to the scientific community to organize research projects. In 2007 three of the eight AICC members will rotate off the committee. To continue to reflect the diverse background of the Arctic marine science community, new members demonstrating experience in atmospheric, oceanographic, and geophysical sciences are desired. For additional information about AICC and committee responsibilities contact the AICC Chair, Margo Edwards at <margo@soest.hawaii.edu>.

Committee members are appointed by the UNOLS Chair based on the recommendation of the Committee and with the concurrence of the UNOLS Council. Terms of office are three years, each with the possibility of re-election for a second term. Applicants or nominees should submit a brief statement of interest in serving on FIC or AICC along with a CV to the UNOLS Office by email to <office@unols.org>. For additional information about UNOLS Committees visit the website at: <http://www.unols.org/committees/index.html>.

We encourage you to forward this call for nominations to your colleagues. Thank you.