David Dickins was appointed in February 2022 to serve a three year term on the Science and Technical Committee (STC). Members are specialists in matters relating to oil spill containment and cleanup technology, Arctic and sub-Arctic marine environments, outreach and education activities, and the living resources and socioeconomics of those environments. Responsibilities include reviewing proposals, attending STC meetings and teleconferences, participating in debates and articulating justifications for opinions and comments in support or dissent of the STC consensus.