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SUMMARY:NYC OceanTech Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 6\, 2025\nLocation: Newlab Brooklyn; 19 Morris Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11205\nWebsite: oceantechsummitnyc.com\nRegistration: lu.ma/wwbomvw3\n\nThe NYC OceanTech Summit is a premier event connecting ocean innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and researchers in the tristate area. Focused on the lab-to-market phase of technologies at the ocean-climate nexus\, the summit offers a platform to explore advancements in marine science\, robotics\, AI\, climate tech\, and the Blue Economy. This is the second annual summit\, building upon the success of its inaugural event. \nThe summit aims to build community and highlight the role of the ocean in climate tech. By concentrating on technologies at their earliest stages—emerging from the lab and beginning commercialization—the event fosters collaboration and innovation within NYC’s OceanTech ecosystem. \nSupporting Organizations: \n\nWINGS Women of Discovery\nBlueX News\nInvestable Oceans\nSeaking Blue\nNewlab\n\n 
URL:https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/event/nyc-oceantech-summit-2025/
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SUMMARY:WINGS Women of Discovery Pickleball Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WINGS Associate Board—we’d love for you to join us! \n100% of proceeds go to support WINGS. $20 minimum donation entry fee – but no limit to donations! Snacks and beverages will be provided along with lively competition. \nWINGS funds women researchers and scientists worldwide in bold exploration and groundbreaking discoveries. Now\, more than ever\, these researchers need our support.
URL:https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/event/wings-women-of-discovery-pickleball-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Ericsson Playgroun\, 438 Leonard Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
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SUMMARY:WINGS Fellow Anna Cummins Explorer Talk at South Carolina Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Join 2011 WINGS Fellow Anna Cummins for an Explorer Talk at South Carolina Aquarium on Wednesday\, September 10\, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Anna is a marine conservationist\, an environmental educator\, and the Co-founder & Executive Director of 5 Gyres. \nAnna’s passion for environmental conservation began in childhood\, playing in Santa Monica stormdrains and beaches—experiences that sparked her interest in the land-sea connection. She has spent 30 years working in marine conservation\, watershed management\, and environmental education. \nIn 2009\, Anna and her husband Dr. Marcus Eriksen co-founded 5 Gyres to stop plastic pollution through science\, education\, and advocacy. The organization uses vetted research to drive policy campaigns\, engage corporations to reduce plastic use\, and work with communities for local change. \nPurchase your tickets for this event in Charleston\, SC\, at this link. 
URL:https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/event/wings-fellow-anna-cummins-explorer-talk-at-south-carolina-aquarium/
LOCATION:South Carolina Aquarium\, Charleston\, SC\, South Carolina Aquarium\, Charleston\, United States
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SUMMARY:Callie Veelenturf on Sea Turtle Conservation and the Rights of Nature
DESCRIPTION:WINGS Explorer Talk Series with Callie Veelenturf\, WINGS Flag Carrier\, and Founder of The Leatherback Project and the National Geographic Society’s newest Program\, For Nature on September 19\, 2025 at the Marblehead Arts Association\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. \nSea turtles are powerful ambassadors for conservation\, spanning coastal and oceanic environments. Sharing the stories of the devastating threats that they face via compelling datasets and multimedia can quite literally change the world. Join us for an inspiring presentation by marine conservation biologist\, National Geographic Explorer\, and Scientist with the United Nations Harmony with Nature Programme\, Callie Veelenturf\, to learn about the ways in which The Leatherback Project is using sea turtle science and the Rights of Nature framework for conservation impact across three countries in Latin America. Get tickets here or register below. \nMake sure to bring a critical-thinking mindset about how these case studies can help inform other high-impact conservation initiatives globally. It’s time to unite behind strategic and impactful conservation initiatives\, while we still have the chance to safeguard the future of the planet’s biodiversity. \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/event/callie-veelenturf-on-sea-turtle-conservation-and-the-rights-of-nature/
LOCATION:Marblehead Arts Association\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Women Of Discovery Awards
DESCRIPTION:2025 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards will be Thursday\, October 9th\, 6 – 10 PM. The WINGS Women of Discovery Awards and Fellows Program were established to celebrate the ground-breaking work of women explorers and scientists who are actively out in the field\, and provide critical unrestricted funding to support and ensure their continual studying and exploration of our world. \nLearn about the 2025 WINGS Women of Discovery Fellows and get your ticket here! \nSign up for our newsletter (scroll down on our home page) and be sure you are receiving all of the latest WINGS news on events\, discoveries\, and our explorers.
URL:https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/event/2025-women-of-discovery-awards-gala-save-the-date/
LOCATION:583 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 583 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Explorers Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nwith EMCEE Mandë Holford\, Ph.D. WINGS Fellow & Trustee \nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS \n9:30am: Guest Check-in and Refreshments \n10:00am: 2025 WINGS Women of Discovery Presentations with Q&A \n\nDr. Yara Barros\nBrazil\, Jaguar Conservation\nSaving Jaguars in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil\nDr. Divya Karnad\nIndia\, Marine Biology & Sustainable Fisheries\nTide to Table: Recognizing Everyday Marine Sustainability Heroes with In Season Fish\nDr. Nurzhafarina Othman\nBorneo\, Elephant Ecology\nMisunderstood Giants: Why Male Elephants Hold the Key to Peace\nDr. Grace Calvert Young\nUSA\, Robotics & Ocean Engineering\nSeeing the Invisible — Inventing High-Speed & Spectral Imaging to See Life Underwater and Track Reusables in Waste.\n\n12:15pm: Luncheon served \n2:00pm: 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 \n3:30pm: Happy Hour Networking Reception with Refreshments \n5:00pm: Event Concludes \nLearn about the 2025 Women of Discovery Fellows  \nTickets for the October 11\, 2025 Forum can be purchased here. \nSign up for our newsletter (scroll down on our home page) and be sure you are receiving all of the latest WINGS news on events\, discoveries\, and our explorers. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/event/2025-global-explorers-forum/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, United States
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