#  James McCarthy appointed to U.S. Arctic Research Commission 

 





November 29, 2012

 

 

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**James J. McCarthy** has been appointed to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission by President Barack Obama. McCarthy is recognized internationally for his fundamental contributions to oceanography and Arctic science. [*Harvard Gazette story, Nov 29, 2012*](http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2012/11/obama-names-professor-to-arctic-commission/)