Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO)

A community-building and community-support organization for polar early career scientists

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PSECCO’s mission is to empower and elevate early career scientists in the Polar Sciences, support a vibrant community, provide opportunities and resources, offer skill trainings and work together towards a more just, inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible polar science environment. At PSECCO, our key objectives are to 1) build connections between early career researchers (ECRs), 2) provide practical support for ECR leaders, 3) support career development of polar scientists, and 4) provide seed funding for initiatives that enhance belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (BAJEDI) in the polar sciences through microgrants and fellowships. Learn more about PSECCO and its activities at https://psecco.org.