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March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic: NPRB Organizational Update
Dear Colleagues, By now, many of you have either been ordered to stay home in the United States and abroad or are practicing good social distancing measures on your own. Businesses large and small are, and will continue to Read More →
January 30, 2020
NPRB announces new Executive Director Lynn Palensky
The North Pacific Research Board is pleased to announce that Lynn Palensky will join NPRB as its next Executive Director March 16, 2020.
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December 13, 2019
Advisory and Science Panel Openings – Nominations and Self-nominations Close January 15, 2020
The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill one Advisory Panel seat representing the Gulf of Alaska and two Science Panel seats representing Social Science and/or Indigenous Scholarship. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
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October 7, 2019
NPRB Increases Funds for Arctic IERP Synthesis, Commits to Future IERP, and Seeks Funding Partners
The North Pacific Research Board decided at its Fall 2019 meeting to increase the funding allocated to the synthesis phase of the Arctic Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (IERP) from $1 M to $1.4 M. At the same time, it broadened the intended scope of the synthesis to include a pre-assessment phase for a new IERP that would continue integrated work in the Bering and Chukchi centered in, but not limited to, the Northern Bering Sea.
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October 1, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NPRB Seeks Candidates for Executive Director Position
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) seeks candidates for the position of Executive Director. Over the next several months, the Board will be seeking the successor to Betsy Baker, who will continue to lead the organization through January, 2020. Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2019, and review of applications will take place in November with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2020. The Executive Director position is a regular, full-time position equivalent to the GS-15 level in federal service. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in research and/or organizational management with a minimum 3 years of program-level supervisory experience.
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May 23, 2019
Immediate Release: NPRB Seeks Nominations for Advisory & Science Panels by June 20th
The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill one seat representing the Arctic region on its Advisory Panel and three seats on its Science Panel, beginning October 1, 2019. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is 4:00 pm AK, Thursday, June 20, 2019.
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December 14, 2018
Andy Mezirow joins NPRB Board
Andy Mezirow joins the NPRB Executive Committee as the North Pacific Fishery Management Council representative
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December 6, 2018
EXTENDED TO JANUARY 25th! NPRB Vacancy: Program Support Specialist, Full Time, Exempt Position
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) seeks an energetic, organized, creative, and intellectually curious individual to join our small staff of professionals, all of whom are passionate about marine science.
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November 2, 2018
NPRB provides testimony at Congressional “State of Salmon” hearing, October 20th
Dr. Matthew Baker, NPRB Science Director, testified along with representatives including fishery biologists, industry and coastal community representatives, and fisheries managers. This hearing reviewed the health of Alaska's salmon fisheries and current data for stock sustainability.
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August 10, 2018
Harley Sundown of Scammon Bay appointed to NPRB Advisory Board
The North Pacific Research Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Harley Sundown to a three-year term on the NPRB Advisory Panel, where he will represent the Bering Sea region.
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