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To learn more about APECS activities related to Human and Social Systems, contact
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Within APECS there are several active people helping to share information and start projects.
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Emily Jateff
Archaeology |
Jennifer Dunn
Arts and Humanities |
Alejandro Veliz Reyes
Engineering |
Rosa Rut Thorisdottir
Social Sciences |
Daniela Haase Liggett
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To learn more about these people, read their bios on the Discipline Coordinator Page. |
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Early attempts at archaeology in the Polar Regions were initiated in the 1930s in the Arctic and 1960s in the Antarctic. In the 1970-90s, archaeology in the Polar Regions increased, most projects undertaken at sites related to early voyages of exploration (e.g. Mawson’s huts at Cape Dennison; Baymaud near Cambridge Bay). Within the Arctic, significant research on indigenous populations has been performed to date. To increase research potential and reduce logistics and costs, archaeologists working within the Polar Regions are most commonly involved in interdisciplinary research projects.
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Arts and humanities disciplines include the following: art history, film studies, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, performing arts, religion and spirituality, and visual arts. Research in the circumpolar Arctic focuses on the history, languages, and cultures of the hundreds of different linguistic and ethnic groups represented in the Arctic. The vibrant and innovative artistic expression of Arctic residents is another important topic of study. Humanities research in Antarctica is mostly limited to the history of the original explorers who charted out the continent.
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In the Polar Regions, engineering research and technologic advances have been increasing continuously, but more important is the increasing incorporation of engineers to multidisciplinary studies in other fields of study. As the best example, since 2009 the SCAR Fellowships calls for “scientists and engineers”. Important advances have been made in Offshore (Ocean) Research and Energy Management issues. As the best example, COMNAP (Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs) opened the Energy Information Exchange group leaded by David Blake. There must be considered that engineering research and development is mostly related to support services and the improvement of some conditions in polar environments (tools, methods, processes, systems). It is common to discover interesting advances, for example, in the SCALOP Congress (Standing Committee on Antarctic Logistics and Operations). Other areas are Coastal Engineering, Building in Cold Environments, Geomatics, and Geotechnical engineering, among others.
The Engineering Discipline was born inside APECS in February 2009. The main goal is to promote and support collaborative research by incorporating engineers to multidisciplinary projects of any study field. For more information or to get involved, contact
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Social sciences are the study of human society and of individual relationships within and to society. Polar social sciences largely focus on topics such as social change, community development and human-environment interactions. Legal issues and polar policy also fall under the umbrella of polar social sciences. Some polar social sciences are focused distinctively on the Arctic, such as native or gender studies, whilst other research areas, such as tourism or history, are intrinsically bi-polar. |
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 Polar tourism has experienced a rapid growth and diversification over the last decade, challenging the political, socio-cultural, economic environments within which polar tourism operates. Furthermore, the polar ecosystems are under increasing pressure from the growing numbers of visitors.
The growth of polar tourism is accompanied by a greater risk for accidents or incidents in polar waters, potentially with disastrous consequences for human and environmental health and safety. Alternative management options and regulatory regimes need to be considered to avoid undesired and irreversible changes in the polar regions as a result of tourism.
If you would like to know more about polar tourism or are interested in contributing to polar tourism research, please contact Daniela Haase Liggett. |
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