News | Hercules Dome Ice Core

IPICS fourth open science conference Oct 11-16, 2026

August 20, 2025

[The following message is from the IPICS 2026 Local Organizing Committee] We are pleased to announce the International Partnerships in Ice Core Sciences (IPICS) 2026 Open Science Conference. Please join us in the breathtaking mountain town of Banff, Canada, from October 11–16, 2026, as we come together to explore the past, present, and future of our planet through the lens of ice. From the frozen depths of million-year-old cores to the cutting edge of climate modeling, IPICS 2026 is your gateway to the latest discoveries in ice core research. This conference will spotlight the power of international partnerships, celebrate international achievements in ice core science, and spark bold ideas for understanding and addressing global change. Whether you’re presenting groundbreaking data, forging new collaborations, or just starting your journey into the world of ice core science — IPICS 2026 is the place to connect, contribute, and get inspired.

Planning the 4th IPICS meeting in Banff, Canada (12-16 Oct 2026)

March 22, 2025

The fourth open science conference of the International Partnership in Ice Core Sciences (IPICS) will be held in Banff, Canada from 12-16 October 2026. We are looking for people who want to help out with the planning and organization of this event. You can express your interest by filling out this short form:

Registration is open for the 4th US Ice Core Community Meeting

March 3, 2025

Registration is open for the 4th US Ice Core Community Meeting (IceCOMM), May 12-14, 2025 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Website: https://herculesdome.org/us-ice-core-open-science-meeting-2025
Registration: (registration is now closed)

Important updates regarding Hercules Dome proposals

January 8, 2025

We are writing to provide some important updates regarding the Hercules Dome project.

Please read this email in its entirety if you are interested in submitting Hercules-Dome-related proposals in the future.

Hercules Dome Workshop and US Ice Core Community Meeting, 2025

October 14, 2024

We will host a 1/2-day Hercules Dome workshop to update the community on logistics planning, and for coordination of Hercules Dome science. Those planning to submit proposals to be part of the Hercules Dome ice-core ice-analysis team are strongly encouraged to attend. This is expected to be the first of a regular annual PI meeting for Hercules Dome.

Important updates about the Hercules Dome ice core

December 18, 2023

We have some updates regarding Hercules Dome.

The good news is that as of today, we are still "on schedule". There is always potential for further delay, depending in part how this year’s Antarctic field operations go, but the following is the current plan and guidance from conversations with NSF.

Announcing 3rd US Ice Core Open Science Meeting

November 20, 2023

The third annual US Ice Core Open Science Meeting will be held May 15-17, 2024, at the Portland Public Library in beautiful Portland, Maine.

Ice Core Session At AGU 2023 Fall Meeting

June 22, 2023

We would like to bring your attention and encourage you to submit relevant abstracts to the following AGU 2023 Fall Meeting session:

C017 - Ice Core Records of Environmental Change
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/prelim.cgi/Session/189446

Ice Core Open Science Meeting - Early Registration Ends March 15

March 8, 2023

Registration for the second annual US Ice Core Open Science Meeting is now open. The meeting will be held May 8-10, 2023, at the Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

U.S. Ice Core Open Science Meeting Registration

February 20, 2023

Registration for the second annual US Ice Core Open Science Meeting is now open. The meeting will be held May 8-10, 2023, at the Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.