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U.S. Advisory Committee

The U.S. Advisory Committee for Scientific Ocean Drilling (USAC) is the national advisory committee for U.S. participation in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) and wider issues in scientific ocean drilling. USAC is established through the U.S. Science Support Program and intended to be broadly representative of the scientific community.

Letters from the ChairUSAC_Chair_Letters_Jaeger_IMG_0761_sm

The chair of USAC regularly updates the community on IODP-related news and encourages community involvement in the program. Learn More

Meeting ScheduleMeeting Schedule Tile

USAC meets twice per year to conduct regular business such as reviewing workshop proposals, nominating new members to the SAS, and staffing expeditions. They discuss new initiatives to energize and engage the community. Learn More

Members & SubcommitteesUSAC_tile_1202

USAC is a peer-elected committee of twelve members, serving three-year staggered terms. Subcommittee topics include education and outreach, nominations and workshops, and staffing. Learn More

Terms of ReferenceTOR Tile

USAC represents the U.S. scientific ocean drilling community in its contribution to IODP, advises USSSP, and promotes effective U.S. planning for IODP activities. Learn More

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