Polar Geospatial Center
@polargeospatial.bsky.social
The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota provides geospatial support, mapping, and GIS/remote sensing solutions to researchers and logistics groups in the polar science community.
We're hiring! The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a Geospatial and Remote Sensing Data Specialist to join our team.
💼 Hybrid position (based in Minneapolis, MN)
💰 Salary range: $83K–$98K
📅 Apply now through the UMN job portal.
www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/posi...
💼 Hybrid position (based in Minneapolis, MN)
💰 Salary range: $83K–$98K
📅 Apply now through the UMN job portal.
www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/posi...
October 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We're hiring! The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a Geospatial and Remote Sensing Data Specialist to join our team.
💼 Hybrid position (based in Minneapolis, MN)
💰 Salary range: $83K–$98K
📅 Apply now through the UMN job portal.
www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/posi...
💼 Hybrid position (based in Minneapolis, MN)
💰 Salary range: $83K–$98K
📅 Apply now through the UMN job portal.
www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/posi...
📢Big news: PGC has secured 5 more years of funding from NSF-OPP!
Remote sensing, mapping, and geospatial support continues for the polar research community.
Some services remain paused as we rebuild capacity.
🎉Cheers to keeping the poles on the map and in focus!
www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-sec...
Remote sensing, mapping, and geospatial support continues for the polar research community.
Some services remain paused as we rebuild capacity.
🎉Cheers to keeping the poles on the map and in focus!
www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-sec...
August 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
📢Big news: PGC has secured 5 more years of funding from NSF-OPP!
Remote sensing, mapping, and geospatial support continues for the polar research community.
Some services remain paused as we rebuild capacity.
🎉Cheers to keeping the poles on the map and in focus!
www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-sec...
Remote sensing, mapping, and geospatial support continues for the polar research community.
Some services remain paused as we rebuild capacity.
🎉Cheers to keeping the poles on the map and in focus!
www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-sec...
❄️ PGC is hiring a UMN grad student in GIS (or related field)! Support polar science, build geospatial skills, & grow professionally.
💼 $29.41/hr | 50% AY appt | Tuition benefits
🔗 www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud...
#GISJobs #PolarScience #UMNGradRA #RemoteSensing
💼 $29.41/hr | 50% AY appt | Tuition benefits
🔗 www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud...
#GISJobs #PolarScience #UMNGradRA #RemoteSensing
August 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
❄️ PGC is hiring a UMN grad student in GIS (or related field)! Support polar science, build geospatial skills, & grow professionally.
💼 $29.41/hr | 50% AY appt | Tuition benefits
🔗 www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud...
#GISJobs #PolarScience #UMNGradRA #RemoteSensing
💼 $29.41/hr | 50% AY appt | Tuition benefits
🔗 www.pgc.umn.edu/careers/stud...
#GISJobs #PolarScience #UMNGradRA #RemoteSensing
📢 PGC operations continue to remain limited due to pending funding. Key services are impacted, including Antarctic field season support & imagery tasking. Read our full update & learn what’s available, what’s paused, and how to stay connected: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-ope...
June 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
📢 PGC operations continue to remain limited due to pending funding. Key services are impacted, including Antarctic field season support & imagery tasking. Read our full update & learn what’s available, what’s paused, and how to stay connected: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-ope...
Effective immediately, the PGC is no longer accepting new NSF-supported requests due to a lack of renewal funding. Current work is wrapping up. Please contact your NSF program officer if impacted. We’re grateful to have supported your polar research. Read our full statement at www.pgc.umn.edu
May 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Effective immediately, the PGC is no longer accepting new NSF-supported requests due to a lack of renewal funding. Current work is wrapping up. Please contact your NSF program officer if impacted. We’re grateful to have supported your polar research. Read our full statement at www.pgc.umn.edu
📢 The final ArcticDEM & REMA release is here - and it might be the last. Funding cuts put vital polar data at risk. Help us rally support: take the survey! 🔗https://z.umn.edu/pgc-dem-survey #PolarScience #SavePolarData
April 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
📢 The final ArcticDEM & REMA release is here - and it might be the last. Funding cuts put vital polar data at risk. Help us rally support: take the survey! 🔗https://z.umn.edu/pgc-dem-survey #PolarScience #SavePolarData
Read the latest updates at PGC in our January newsletter including a new imagery product available in FRIDGE, season end to our staffing in McMurdo, and more. mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
January 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Read the latest updates at PGC in our January newsletter including a new imagery product available in FRIDGE, season end to our staffing in McMurdo, and more. mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
Visit us at the PGC booth #1112 in the NSF Neighborhood at #AGU24!
#freemaps #stickers #swag #coolscience #penguincornhole
#freemaps #stickers #swag #coolscience #penguincornhole
December 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Visit us at the PGC booth #1112 in the NSF Neighborhood at #AGU24!
#freemaps #stickers #swag #coolscience #penguincornhole
#freemaps #stickers #swag #coolscience #penguincornhole
PGC at AGU 2024
📣 Read important details for our users heading to AGU in our latest newsletter. And remember to stop by Booth #1112 to meet our team, explore our posters, grab goodies, and even play penguin cornhole. Let’s connect in DC! 🛰️🎉
www.pgc.umn.edu/events/pgc-a...
#AGU24 #PGC
📣 Read important details for our users heading to AGU in our latest newsletter. And remember to stop by Booth #1112 to meet our team, explore our posters, grab goodies, and even play penguin cornhole. Let’s connect in DC! 🛰️🎉
www.pgc.umn.edu/events/pgc-a...
#AGU24 #PGC
December 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM
PGC at AGU 2024
📣 Read important details for our users heading to AGU in our latest newsletter. And remember to stop by Booth #1112 to meet our team, explore our posters, grab goodies, and even play penguin cornhole. Let’s connect in DC! 🛰️🎉
www.pgc.umn.edu/events/pgc-a...
#AGU24 #PGC
📣 Read important details for our users heading to AGU in our latest newsletter. And remember to stop by Booth #1112 to meet our team, explore our posters, grab goodies, and even play penguin cornhole. Let’s connect in DC! 🛰️🎉
www.pgc.umn.edu/events/pgc-a...
#AGU24 #PGC
🌐PGC is now seeking nominations for its 2025 Science & Operations Advisory Committee (SOAC). Join this 3-year, non-employment role to help shape PGC’s strategy and polar research. Open to diverse voices in NSF Facilities, Polar Ops, & NSF-funded science. z.umn.edu/soacnominati...
November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM
🌐PGC is now seeking nominations for its 2025 Science & Operations Advisory Committee (SOAC). Join this 3-year, non-employment role to help shape PGC’s strategy and polar research. Open to diverse voices in NSF Facilities, Polar Ops, & NSF-funded science. z.umn.edu/soacnominati...
🌍✨ PGC Latest Updates & Highlights:
🗺️ New McMurdo Dry Valleys Maps – Free, detailed reference maps are now available!
👋 Meet the Team at McMurdo Station
📈 REMA – PolarToolkit
📸 Imagery Updates – Enhanced calibration
📅 Conferences & Events – Join us at SACNAS, AGU
🔗 mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
🗺️ New McMurdo Dry Valleys Maps – Free, detailed reference maps are now available!
👋 Meet the Team at McMurdo Station
📈 REMA – PolarToolkit
📸 Imagery Updates – Enhanced calibration
📅 Conferences & Events – Join us at SACNAS, AGU
🔗 mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
November 1, 2024 at 6:23 PM
🌍✨ PGC Latest Updates & Highlights:
🗺️ New McMurdo Dry Valleys Maps – Free, detailed reference maps are now available!
👋 Meet the Team at McMurdo Station
📈 REMA – PolarToolkit
📸 Imagery Updates – Enhanced calibration
📅 Conferences & Events – Join us at SACNAS, AGU
🔗 mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
🗺️ New McMurdo Dry Valleys Maps – Free, detailed reference maps are now available!
👋 Meet the Team at McMurdo Station
📈 REMA – PolarToolkit
📸 Imagery Updates – Enhanced calibration
📅 Conferences & Events – Join us at SACNAS, AGU
🔗 mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
PGC is at FOSS4G North America this week in St. Louis, MO!
Our software engineers, Danny Im and Rory Johnson, have a poster on our latest app, Fridge.
Check it out on Wed., Sep. 11th at 13:00 in Grand H
#foss4g #foss4gna #openscience #opensourcetools
Our software engineers, Danny Im and Rory Johnson, have a poster on our latest app, Fridge.
Check it out on Wed., Sep. 11th at 13:00 in Grand H
#foss4g #foss4gna #openscience #opensourcetools
September 9, 2024 at 5:36 PM
PGC is at FOSS4G North America this week in St. Louis, MO!
Our software engineers, Danny Im and Rory Johnson, have a poster on our latest app, Fridge.
Check it out on Wed., Sep. 11th at 13:00 in Grand H
#foss4g #foss4gna #openscience #opensourcetools
Our software engineers, Danny Im and Rory Johnson, have a poster on our latest app, Fridge.
Check it out on Wed., Sep. 11th at 13:00 in Grand H
#foss4g #foss4gna #openscience #opensourcetools
Exciting updates in our August newsletter:
🗺️ Polar DEM release for 2023
📸 Refresh of the Arctic Canada Imagery Mosaic
🎓 Student Spotlight on Nicole Schiller
🌍 Explore our map catalog
📅 Conference Connections
🌱 Broader Impacts: GIS camp + SLAWR REU
Dive in here: mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
🗺️ Polar DEM release for 2023
📸 Refresh of the Arctic Canada Imagery Mosaic
🎓 Student Spotlight on Nicole Schiller
🌍 Explore our map catalog
📅 Conference Connections
🌱 Broader Impacts: GIS camp + SLAWR REU
Dive in here: mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
August 1, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Exciting updates in our August newsletter:
🗺️ Polar DEM release for 2023
📸 Refresh of the Arctic Canada Imagery Mosaic
🎓 Student Spotlight on Nicole Schiller
🌍 Explore our map catalog
📅 Conference Connections
🌱 Broader Impacts: GIS camp + SLAWR REU
Dive in here: mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
🗺️ Polar DEM release for 2023
📸 Refresh of the Arctic Canada Imagery Mosaic
🎓 Student Spotlight on Nicole Schiller
🌍 Explore our map catalog
📅 Conference Connections
🌱 Broader Impacts: GIS camp + SLAWR REU
Dive in here: mailchi.mp/umn/polar-ge...
Join us for the 2nd USAP Databases and Repositories Office Hours!
Curators will cover the basics but this session is intended to answer questions and open discussions from online participants.
Visit our website for more information: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/2nd-usa...
Sponsored by US-SCAR
Curators will cover the basics but this session is intended to answer questions and open discussions from online participants.
Visit our website for more information: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/2nd-usa...
Sponsored by US-SCAR
May 15, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Join us for the 2nd USAP Databases and Repositories Office Hours!
Curators will cover the basics but this session is intended to answer questions and open discussions from online participants.
Visit our website for more information: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/2nd-usa...
Sponsored by US-SCAR
Curators will cover the basics but this session is intended to answer questions and open discussions from online participants.
Visit our website for more information: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/2nd-usa...
Sponsored by US-SCAR
Check out the latest PGC news & announcements featuring MAJOR upgrades to our data portal, Fridge; new PGC staff and students; recap of major events like the data workshop and distinguished visitors; and information on upcoming affairs.
Read it here: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-new...
Read it here: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-new...
April 9, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Check out the latest PGC news & announcements featuring MAJOR upgrades to our data portal, Fridge; new PGC staff and students; recap of major events like the data workshop and distinguished visitors; and information on upcoming affairs.
Read it here: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-new...
Read it here: www.pgc.umn.edu/news/pgc-new...
And we're off!
Today is Day 1 of our Getting Started with PGC Data Workshop . Looking forward to the next 3 days with our polar science participants from all over the U.S.
#polarscience #NSFworkshop
Today is Day 1 of our Getting Started with PGC Data Workshop . Looking forward to the next 3 days with our polar science participants from all over the U.S.
#polarscience #NSFworkshop
February 28, 2024 at 3:19 PM
And we're off!
Today is Day 1 of our Getting Started with PGC Data Workshop . Looking forward to the next 3 days with our polar science participants from all over the U.S.
#polarscience #NSFworkshop
Today is Day 1 of our Getting Started with PGC Data Workshop . Looking forward to the next 3 days with our polar science participants from all over the U.S.
#polarscience #NSFworkshop
The PGC and User Services Manager, Cole Kelleher, were featured in the latest Research Impact story developed by the University of Minnesota’s Research & Innovation Office.
Read more about the unique work done by the PGC in the full article at research.umn.edu/news/umns-po...
Read more about the unique work done by the PGC in the full article at research.umn.edu/news/umns-po...
February 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM
The PGC and User Services Manager, Cole Kelleher, were featured in the latest Research Impact story developed by the University of Minnesota’s Research & Innovation Office.
Read more about the unique work done by the PGC in the full article at research.umn.edu/news/umns-po...
Read more about the unique work done by the PGC in the full article at research.umn.edu/news/umns-po...
Check out this amazing research experience for undergraduates (REU) program, co-hosted at the University of Minnesota. Visit reuslawr.org for more info.
Applications are due February 4th
Applications are due February 4th
January 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Check out this amazing research experience for undergraduates (REU) program, co-hosted at the University of Minnesota. Visit reuslawr.org for more info.
Applications are due February 4th
Applications are due February 4th
We want to thank everyone who applied for and shared interest in our upcoming data workshop! We received an overwhelming amount of responses.
Applicants have been notified via email today on decisions for the workshop and travel grant.
Stay-tuned for more opportunities and resources at pgc.umn.edu
Applicants have been notified via email today on decisions for the workshop and travel grant.
Stay-tuned for more opportunities and resources at pgc.umn.edu
January 19, 2024 at 6:47 PM
We want to thank everyone who applied for and shared interest in our upcoming data workshop! We received an overwhelming amount of responses.
Applicants have been notified via email today on decisions for the workshop and travel grant.
Stay-tuned for more opportunities and resources at pgc.umn.edu
Applicants have been notified via email today on decisions for the workshop and travel grant.
Stay-tuned for more opportunities and resources at pgc.umn.edu
We are extending our workshop application deadline to January 16th!
This workshop is targeted for researchers funded by NSF-OPP or NASA-Cryo and those looking to become better equipped to utilize geospatial data for polar science.
Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application/
This workshop is targeted for researchers funded by NSF-OPP or NASA-Cryo and those looking to become better equipped to utilize geospatial data for polar science.
Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application/
January 12, 2024 at 6:10 PM
We are extending our workshop application deadline to January 16th!
This workshop is targeted for researchers funded by NSF-OPP or NASA-Cryo and those looking to become better equipped to utilize geospatial data for polar science.
Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application/
This workshop is targeted for researchers funded by NSF-OPP or NASA-Cryo and those looking to become better equipped to utilize geospatial data for polar science.
Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application/
Don't forget applications for our workshop on PGC data are due tomorrow, January 11th. Limited to 30. Apply today at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application
January 10, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Don't forget applications for our workshop on PGC data are due tomorrow, January 11th. Limited to 30. Apply today at z.umn.edu/pgc_dataworkshop_application
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your polar geospatial skills, research and expand your network! Participants must be funded by a National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs or NASA Cryosphere Programs award. Travel grants available. Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_datawork...
January 4, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your polar geospatial skills, research and expand your network! Participants must be funded by a National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs or NASA Cryosphere Programs award. Travel grants available. Apply at z.umn.edu/pgc_datawork...
PGC received a distinguished visitor to the office today, the University of Minnesota’s vice president for research and innovation, Dr. Shashank Priya. It is always exciting to share our impact and passions with stakeholders as respected, genuine and engaging as Dr. Priya.
January 4, 2024 at 12:08 AM
PGC received a distinguished visitor to the office today, the University of Minnesota’s vice president for research and innovation, Dr. Shashank Priya. It is always exciting to share our impact and passions with stakeholders as respected, genuine and engaging as Dr. Priya.
Apply today for our 3-day workshop, tailored for federally-funded researchers and students who are new to geospatial or remote sensing approaches to polar science.
Travel grants available
Applications due January 11th
Visit our website for details: www.pgc.umn.edu/workshops/pg...
Travel grants available
Applications due January 11th
Visit our website for details: www.pgc.umn.edu/workshops/pg...
January 2, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Apply today for our 3-day workshop, tailored for federally-funded researchers and students who are new to geospatial or remote sensing approaches to polar science.
Travel grants available
Applications due January 11th
Visit our website for details: www.pgc.umn.edu/workshops/pg...
Travel grants available
Applications due January 11th
Visit our website for details: www.pgc.umn.edu/workshops/pg...
Check out our first annual public release of polar high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) strips for 2022-2032! This release includes strip DEMs from the calendar year of 2022.
Read more about what's new in this release here: mailchi.mp/umn/annual-p...
#arcticdem #rema #polardata
Read more about what's new in this release here: mailchi.mp/umn/annual-p...
#arcticdem #rema #polardata
December 19, 2023 at 6:02 PM
Check out our first annual public release of polar high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) strips for 2022-2032! This release includes strip DEMs from the calendar year of 2022.
Read more about what's new in this release here: mailchi.mp/umn/annual-p...
#arcticdem #rema #polardata
Read more about what's new in this release here: mailchi.mp/umn/annual-p...
#arcticdem #rema #polardata