Presentations

The “I Workshop APECS-Brazil: Perspectives and Opportunities”, held at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro last October 2010, was the most representative event executed by the association until now. The main goals of this meeting were to (1) present APECS -Brazil to the scientific community, government representatives, general public and new potential APECS participants; (2) establish partnerships among early career polar scientists aiming at future cooperation and interdisciplinary studies; (3) exchange scientific knowledge, field experiences, advancements and difficulties of polar research between early and senior scientists studying this environment; and (4) encourage the development of Polar Education & Outreach Activities. During the event 22 talks and 27 scientific posters were presented.