Coinciding with the 32nd Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, ARM represented the U.S. Department of Energy at an international exhibition showcasing polar research efforts around the world. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the treaty, as well as the conclusion of the 2007-2009 International Polar Year, the U.S. State Department invited several U.S. agencies and the treaty delegations from around the world to highlight their scientific endeavors related to polar science and education. This event presented a unique opportunity for ARM to gain exposure among a variety of international organizations. Approximately 400 delegates from 47 countries attended the meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, from April 6-17.
Featuring its research at the North Slope of Alaska, the ARM exhibit included two posters: one highlighting the measurement capabilities of the North Slope of Alaska sites at Atqasuk and Barrow and the other highlighting scientific field campaigns conducted at the North Slope during International Polar Year. The exhibit also included a live data display from the Barrow site and several handouts describing the user facility, its sites, and an educational newsletter featuring Arctic research.