Field Notes: Volume 5, Issue 3
Dear Friends,
As we approach the holiday season, I am excited to share with you the most recent updates and highlights from WINGS. Your unwavering support has made our recent successes possible, and we are grateful to our community.
This year we celebrated our 20th anniversary, culminating with our marquee events; our Women of Discovery Awards Gala and Global Explorers Forum in New York City. The evening of the gala, in a ballroom aglow, guests gathered from near and far under the unifying ethos that women-led research is not only just, but necessary. We honored five new Women of Discovery that exemplify the best of women in the field of scientific exploration: Dr. Dawn Wright (Lifetime Achievement), Dr. Zuzana Buřivalová, Dr. Emma Camp, Dr. Alifa Bintha Haque and Cristina Mittermeier.
The Global Explorers Forum illuminated the Fellows and Flag Carriers work with long-form presentations and panel discussions that shed light on pressing conservation issues while fostering a dialogue exchange regarding women in STEM. We heard from 15 of our WINGS Explorers throughout the day. New connections were made and collaborations were proposed all in the spirit of education, empowerment and relentless curiosity. Learn more about our 2023 Fellows and Flag Carriers and see photos from these memorable events. Save the Date for our 21st Women of Discovery Awards Gala, October 24, 2024!
The spirit of exploration is greater than the fear of the unknown. You are part of that adventure into the unknown through your continued support of WINGS and we are grateful to have you along to share the journey.
I hope to see each and every one of you soon, but if you can't join us in person, drop me a line at meredithayan@wingsworldquest.org!
Yours in Exploration,
Meredith Ayan
Chief Executive Officer
WINGS 2024 Schedule of Events
Be the first to know about our Explorer Talks and save the date for the 2024 Women of Discovery Awards, October 24, 2024!
Update From the Field: Dr. Birgit Sattler dispatch from Antarctica
Flag Carrier Launch: Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña: Spatial Distribution and Impact of Black Carbon in Antarctica
WINGS Women in the News
WINGS Fellow Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka named one of BBC's 100 Women of 2023
WINGS Fellow and Board Member Dr. Krithi Karanth featured on CNN's Call to Earth
WINGS Flag Carrier Callie Veelenturf featured on CBS for her Rights of Nature project
WINGS Fellow & astronomer Dr. Vera Rubin selected by The United States Mint (Mint) as an honoree for the 2025 American Women Quarters™ Program
Are you looking to play a greater role supporting extraordinary women in science and exploration? Would you like to connect with a fantastic group of young professionals committed to philanthropy? The WINGS Associate Board is recruiting new members this winter! Click here to apply by January 7th and click here to learn more about WINGS. Feel free to reach out directly to info@wingsworldquest.org for more information!