The International Polar Year (IPY) is a special international research program on the Earth's polar regions. It covers both the Arctic and Antarctica, takes place from 2007-2009, and includes many science and humanities disciplines. Researchers have formed themselves into multidisciplinary, international teams to consider pressing questions. Their work will leave a legacy of new infrastructure and data.
Visit the Exhibit in Forsyth Library
Special Presentation and Reception
Friday, February 1 at 11:30
IPY will also reach out and educate the world's peoples about the importance of polar region.
This IPY is the fourth one: the first one was in 1881-84 and the second one was in 1932-33. The third, in 1957-58, was also designated an International Geophysical Year (IGY).
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