About
Advancing knowledge of Earth’s frozen regions since 1976
NSIDC's diverse group of experts have provided research and data management on the cryosphere for nearly 50 years. Learn about our history, our people, and how to join our team!
Get to know us
What we do
From data management and software development to scientific research, get the the basic rundown on what NSIDC does, and why our work is so important to advancing understanding of Earth’s frozen regions.
Our people
Scientists, software experts, creatives, and many others work together at NSIDC. Learn more about our team, their varied backgrounds, and what they're working on.
Published research
See how NSIDC scientists contribute to scientific publications across the world, and how data at NSIDC have been used in research over the years.
Our history
Originally formed as the World Data Center (WDC) for Glaciology, NSIDC has grown into the world's go-to expert in snow and ice data. Find out how we started, and how we got to where we are today.
For the media
Connect with the world's foremost experts on the cryosphere, browse our news and stories, and find public domain photographs.