Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9 AM – 5 PM, in tandem with the WINGS Women of Discovery Awards on Thursday, October 9, 2025, WINGS hosts a Global Explorers Forum that showcases the work, challenges and expeditions of the most recent cohort of Fellows, who present their research before their peers and the public. Attending Fellows and Flag Carriers may also present recent initiatives and expeditions. The Forum serves to bring broader recognition to their work while also acting as an ideas ecosystem, a platform for education, and a connector to the next generation.
with EMCEE Mandë Holford, Ph.D. WINGS Fellow & Trustee
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
9:30am: Guest Check-in and Refreshments
10:00am: 2025 WINGS Women of Discovery Presentations with Q&A
12:15pm: Luncheon served
2:00pm: Lightning Round Presentations featuring WINGS Explorers: Darlene S. Lim—NASA geo-biologist, Arita Baaijens-Biodiversity in Bosavi, Terrie M. Williams—Marine Biology in Arctic, Nora Shawki—Egyptian archaeologist, Aparajita Datta-Wildlife ecologist in Amazon, Kiera Rumbough—Marine Biology, Sandra Lai—Carnivore researcher in Arctic, Jessica Ware–Dragonflies, Hilde Fålun Strøm—Hearts in the Ice Polar Explorer, Katie Lois Hutchinson—Biologist in Ecuador, Cassandra Quave—Ethno-botanist/Plant Based Medicine, Hollis-Ann Stewart-Panthers in FL, Katie Conlon—Environment in Himalayas, Grace Cordsen—Arctic Climate Change, Amanda Brock Morales—Anthropological Archaeology
3:30pm: Happy Hour Networking Reception with Refreshments
5:00pm: Event Concludes
Learn about the 2025 Women of Discovery Fellows
Tickets for the October 11, 2025 Forum can be purchased here.
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