Field Notes: Volume 2, Issue 8
Dear Friends,
WINGS WorldQuest empowers women scientists and explorers on the leading edge of discovery. Your support makes it possible for these trailblazers to go beyond borders and explore new territory. Since 2003, WINGS has reached 130 of these extraordinary women from 67 countries with $678,000 in unrestricted grants and support. WINGS also has inspired more than 1,000 students in 15 countries through our explorer-hosted webinars and partnerships.
Your gifts support the connections that women scientists say are vital to their work. Last week, explorer Kate Harris told a group of WINGS supporters at our sold-out Explorer Talk, "Perhaps the great task of modern explorers is not to conquer, but to connect." We can’t agree more, which is why WINGS makes valuable connection possible – for these women scientists and interested supporters like you. When you support WINGS, you’ll be among the first to learn about our salon-style Explorer Talks that we host throughout the year where WINGS explorers share backstories and breakthroughs.
Your support this year also gave eco-physiologist Terrie Williams the technology she needed to track the elusive narwhal in the Arctic – enabling her to discover critical information about the species’ ability to adapt to climate change. Read her recent Flag Report along with those of documentary filmmaker and biologist Allison Hanes and other scientists and explorers WINGS supported in 2019.
We couldn’t have done it without you. More women scientists and explorers need the critical and unique support that WINGS offers – expedition funding, peer outreach, and the opportunity to share findings and experiences with students and supporters all over the world.
We have big plans for 2020 and a lot of exciting news to announce soon. Save the date of October 7, 2020, for our next Women of Discovery Awards Gala. Until then, we have an inbox full of extraordinary women scientists and explorers looking to engage with WINGS. Can we count on your support for these entrepreneurs in discovery? Make your gift today.
Your support is bringing real change. Thank you!
Yours in discovery,
Beth Nixon
Chair, Board of Directors
Ps. Your support sends women scientist and explorers on expeditions and provides critical funding for their research and discoveries. They’re counting on your help!
In this issue:
Our Explorer Talk with Kate Harris sold out
Read Terrie Williams’ flag report on climate change and the narwhal
Read Allison Hanes’ flag report on Folklore and Conservation in Siberut, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
We spoke with high altitude archaeologist Constanza Ceruti about her journey since becoming a WINGS Fellow
An update from the WINGS Junior Council
And news from April Burt, Edie Widder, Jane Goodall and more