Institute of Arctic Studies

IAS
Hanover, NH, United States

Since its founding in 1989, the Institute has focused on the environmental, cultural, and political dimensions of the North and the critical impact of climate change. The Dickey Center's commitment to the interdisciplinary study of these issues rests in the hope that this will benefit northern people, increase international understanding, and promote global environmental stewardship.

Contact details

Website:
https://dickey.dartmouth.edu/programs/arctic-environment/institute-arctic-studies

Address:
Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, USA

Country:
United States

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Arctic
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1989
Age (years)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 36
United States average
 42
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Melody Brown Burkins
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Victoria Holt
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Melody Brown Burkins, PhD
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
Institute of Arctic Studies
 8
United States average
 47
Global average
 87
2024
Institute of Arctic Studies
 20
2023
Institute of Arctic Studies
 3
% Female staff
2025
Institute of Arctic Studies
 53%
United States average
 51%
Global average
 50%
2024
Institute of Arctic Studies
 50%
2023
Institute of Arctic Studies
 100%
% Female researchers
2025
Institute of Arctic Studies
 55%
United States average
 49%
Global average
 47%
2024
Institute of Arctic Studies
 100%

Social

Likes (2022)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 1,171
United States average
 81,902
Global average
 32,411
Likes (2021)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 1,200
Likes (2019)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 1,055
Followers (2025)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 1,429
United States average
 50,826
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2022)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 2,357
Followers (2021)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 2,155
Subscribers (2025)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 137
United States average
 19,260
Global average
 7,437
Subscribers (2023)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 130
Subscribers (2022)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 129
Followers (2025)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 1,538
United States average
 73,649
Global average
 18,648
Followers (2023)
Institute of Arctic Studies
 1,134

Data notes

Last updated: 19/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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