DoD environmental programs have particular relevance overseas where access, sustainability of operations, and mission support rely on the cooperation of host nations. Given the importance of both the built and natural infrastructure to DoD in Alaska, SERDP and ESTCP has long supported research in the Arctic. This session will focus principally on terrestrial Arctic research goals and objectives and the importance of interaction with other nations in understanding this important and dynamic environment.

Session Chair: Dr. Andrew Nelson, USACE, andrew.j.nelson@usace.army.mil

Scene Setter: Scientific Research Enhances DoD's Mission Effectiveness in an Evolving Arctic

Dr. John Farrell, U.S. Arctic Research Commission

Emerging Opportunities for Arctic R&D Collaboration at Home and Overseas

Dr. Martin Jeffries, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center - Cold Regions Research and Engineering

International Cooperative Engagement Program for Polar Research (ICE-PPR); Bridging Polar S&T Across Nations

LCDR John Woods, United States Navy Reserve (USNR), Office of Naval Research Reserve Component (ONR-RC)

DoD Arctic Infrastructure - Technology Gaps and Research Needs

Mr. Kevin Bjella, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center - Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Operations in a Rapidly Changing Arctic: Minding the Cryosphere and Cultivating International Cooperation

Dr. Hajo Eicken, International Arctic Research Center