Women of Discovery Awards | Forum and Lunch | Thursday, November 5, 2026
OUR MISSION
We fund, elevate, and build community around visionary women pushing the boundaries of science, exploration, and concentration
ANNOUNCING OUR
2026 WOMEN OF DISCOVERY
Dr. Ellen Stofan
Dr. Ellen Stofan is a planetary geologist unlocking the mysteries of the universe from black holes to life beyond Earth.
Dr. Alison Criscitiello
Dr. Alison Criscitiello is an ice core scientist exploring the history of climate and sea ice in polar and high-alpine regions.
Bayarmaa Chuluunbat
Bayarmaa Chuluunbat is a wildlife ecologist and conservationist working at the intersection of field science, conservation technology and community.
Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a chemical biologist uniting modern science with ancestral knowledge to drive real-world environmental change.
Our Mission
Advance
WINGS Advances Women
Explorers in the Field
Explorers in the Field
Connect
WINGS Connects Women
Explorers Worldwide
Explorers Worldwide
Inspire
WINGS Inspires the
Next Generation
Next Generation
WINGS WOMEN OF DISCOVERY AWARDS
The WINGS Women of Discovery Fellowship is
a distinct honor awarded annually to women for achievements in scientific research, environmental conservation and exploration.
These extraordinary women are championing our planet and inspiring the next generation in extreme discoveries and bold expeditions.
To honor and support their important work, WINGS Fellows receive an unrestricted $20,000 grant.
We will be celebrating the 2026 Fellows this November 5th at the Cosmopolitan Club in New York City.
Please join us!