ANNEX: CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE: FROM BRAZIL TO ANTARCTICA WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF POLAR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS (APECS-BRAZIL)

Abstract

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is an international and interdisciplinary organization for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early faculty members, educators, and others with interests in Polar Regions (Antarctic and Arctic environments) and the wider cryosphere. APECS aims to motivate young polar scientists to study several aspects related to the polar environments, to promote international networks, and to develop polar research, education and outreach activities (for further information visit www.apecs.is). APECS is an initiative of young and innovative polar researchers which started in the context of the 4th International Polar Year (IPY 2007-2008; www. ipy.org). During IPY, both scientific and public interests in Polar Regions increased mainly with the focus on global climate changes and their impacts in the near future. APECS members intend to promote the development of research networks, stimulate educational activities and public literacy campaigns. Letter to the Editor