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Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) - an IPY project

APECS is an international and interdisciplinary organization for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early faculty members, educators and others with interests in Polar Regions and the wider cryosphere. Their aims are to stimulate interdisciplinary and international research collaborations, and develop effective future leaders in polar research, education and outreach. They work to achieve these goals by:

• Facilitating international and interdisciplinary networking;
• Providing opportunities for professional career development; and
• Promoting education and outreach.

CliC and APECS work together on a number of activities to help young researchers advance their careers in cryospheric research.