International Polar Year.

The article focuses on antarctic science and the designation of 2007 as International Polar Year (IPY). Over 40 countries are signed up to participate in promoting geophysical awareness. Executive Director David Carlson has constructed funding for the project by incorporating member dues. The article questions the expectations from the IPY and how countries have benefited from the program over the years. It argues that some participants may or may not find new opportunities, but that the most crucial aspect is that polar regions are an integral part of the global picture.