From the USAC Chair – July 2008
Dear Colleagues:
I write to you on behalf of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Scientific Ocean Drilling (USAC) to help spread the word about ongoing activities and transformations within IODP, specifically on leadership changes at IODP-TAMU, the SODV conversion, and industry contracts for the JOIDES Resolution.
Changes at Texas A&M University – IODP: [...]
From the USAC Chair – June 2008
Dear Friends:
As the refurbishment of the JOIDES Resolution nears completion and as we begin to prepare for renewal of IODP, it is now more important than ever to appoint strong candidates to the U.S. Science Advisory Committee for Scientific Ocean Drilling (USAC) and the IODP Science Advisory Structure (SAS). I urge [...]
From the USAC Chair – April 2008
Dear Colleagues:
As you know, due to nearly flat-funding of NSF combined with the rising cost of oil, NSF funding of IODP is less than we had hoped for and the refit of the JOIDES Resolution is taking longer than expected (see recent Update: IODP). Despite these difficulties, it is important for us to [...]
From the USAC Chair – November 2007
Dear Friends:
I have a pressing announcement to share: the IODP implementation plan has now been posted, and the period for public comment is NOW and until November 30, 2007. Please take a look and submit your comments.
Up to now, the Initial Science Plan (ISP) has been used to guide IODP priorities and [...]
From the USAC Chair – July 2007
Dear Friends:
At the U.S. Science Advisory Committee (USAC) July meeting, we received updates on IODP activities, including the Scientific Ocean Drilling Vessel (SODV) conversion project and the ongoing adjustments of the program to the financial challenges. We also met with NSF, JOI, and CORE personnel so that we could better understand IODP funding within the [...]
From the USAC Chair – June 2007
Dear Friends:
As you receive news about the major funding shortfall and the tough financial situation that is impacting the U.S. Science Support Program (USSSP) and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program – U.S. Implementing Organization (IODP-USIO), please know that the U.S. Advisory Committee for Scientific Ocean Drilling (USAC) is interested in hearing your concerns and suggestions.
For [...]
