I was recently accepted into a global leadership program for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). On December 31, 2018, I will join 79 fellow women in STEMM from 27 countries on a 3-week expedition to Antarctica; this will be the climax of our year-long leadership journey. We are the third cohort of Homeward Bound, a groundbreaking leadership, strategic, and science initiative for women that seeks to equip a 1000-strong global collaboration of women to lead, influence, and contribute to policy and decision-making as it informs the future of our planet within 10 years. Each participant must seek sponsorships to fund their involvement in the program.
There are many reasons why I decided to join this program, but I’ll share with you the two most pressing. One of the biggest threats of all in conservation is an increasing disconnect between humans and the environment. This program will help me connect with other women from around the world trying to bring people closer to the planet and understand their dependence on its health. I have already escalated my science communication efforts and there will be many avenues in the coming months that I will be exploring to connect people to the planet, especially the ocean. Second, I am committed to making science more accessible and welcoming to women, not only through helping create more opportunities for women, but also through fighting sexual harassment and assault in scientific societies, field stations, and ships. Big causes and lofty goals, I know, but that’s why the program is building a large network of women that I am now a part of.
If you’re interested in supporting me, please visit my fundraising page. There’s perks, check them out!
There are many reasons why I decided to join this program, but I’ll share with you the two most pressing. One of the biggest threats of all in conservation is an increasing disconnect between humans and the environment. This program will help me connect with other women from around the world trying to bring people closer to the planet and understand their dependence on its health. I have already escalated my science communication efforts and there will be many avenues in the coming months that I will be exploring to connect people to the planet, especially the ocean. Second, I am committed to making science more accessible and welcoming to women, not only through helping create more opportunities for women, but also through fighting sexual harassment and assault in scientific societies, field stations, and ships. Big causes and lofty goals, I know, but that’s why the program is building a large network of women that I am now a part of.
If you’re interested in supporting me, please visit my fundraising page. There’s perks, check them out!