Speaking: Sarah Clement and Joanna Young
Sarah Clement and Joanna Young will present “Inspiring Girls Expeditions Alaska: Teaching Science and Art with Nature’s Guidance.”
What do you get when you package a 12-day backcountry adventure with a seasoned outdoor guide, a field science expedition with professional scientists and an opportunity to create artwork under the guidance of an expert expeditionary artist? Meet Inspiring Girls Expeditions Alaska, a unique, free, science/art/outdoor education program for high school youths offered through the International Arctic Research Center.
Each summer, Inspiring Girls takes teams of four to five instructors and nine participants into remote and stunning corners of Alaska to build curiosity, creativity and courage through scientific and artistic exploration. More than just a fun experience, these expeditions connect youth with science and nature. Their approach is rooted in their own and others' research in science, outdoor and environmental education and is intended to break down barriers that prevent marginalized youths from accessing science and the outdoors.
Learn how Inspiring Girls is reimagining inclusivity in the scientific and outdoor fields through a once-in-a-lifetime learning adventure.
Talks are free and for the public. All ages are encouraged to attend.