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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The film follows Divemaster Christian Carias and his dedication to protecting the coral reefs of Tela, Honduras. His own resilience mirrors that of the reef as he finds a way to maintain his faith as both Christian and the reef suffer major loses. therebelreef.com

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our Executive Interim Director @allisoncardenhanes.bsky.social attended the Phoenixville Film Festival where WINGS Flag Carrier, Tiffany Duong’s film Rebel Reef was shown. #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #Cinema #ClimateFilm #CoralReefs #Conservation

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This film was made to prepare tourists for their trekking experience and help prevent the spread of diseases to the gorillas. You can watch the film and read more about this One Health Productions project through the link below! onehealthproductions.com/gorillatrekk...

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GORILLA TREKKING FILM

One Health Productions drives the need for new gorilla trekking film and mandatory use of face masks at all gorilla tourism sites

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Conservation Through Public Health Uganda was created by WINGS Fellow, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka as a way to share her research and protect both humans and gorillas through the one health approach.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Gorilla trekking Film (Uganda) was created by our Executive Director and WINGS Flag Carrier Allison Hanes and her team at One Health Productions in partnership with Conservation Through Public Health, Uganda Wildlife Authority and International Gorilla Conservation Programme.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ellen’s next challenge is NASA’s Dragonfly Mission to Titan in 2028 where they will research the chemistry behind the planet. Her dedication to both her work and the education of others is exactly what makes Dr. Ellen Stofan one of our 2026 Fellows.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

After 25 years working in space-related organizations, Ellen currently serves as the Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution where she works everyday to uphold their mission of increasing and diffusing knowledge.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Curious. Passionate. Optimist. Our Q&A with Ellen discusses her involvement with NASA as their Chief Scientist and her current work with The Smithsonian. #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #PlanetaryScience #WomeninScience #Geology #Conservation

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us at the Women of Discovery Awards on November 5 in New York City, where we’ll honor Ellen and her 2026 cohort of visionary women pushing boundaries in science, exploration & conservation. secure.qgiv.com/for/womenofd...

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Her work focuses on advancing the Institution’s research on life on a sustainable planet and unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Ellen spent more than 25 years in space-related organizations and built a distinguished career in planetary geology.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✨Introducing Dr. Ellen Stofan ✨ Ellen is the Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, where she oversees the Institution’s science research centers. #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #WomenInScience #Geologist #Conservation #PlanetaryScience

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us at the Women of Discovery Awards on November 5 in NYC, where we’ll honor Rosa and three other extraordinary women in science and exploration. secure.qgiv.com/for/womenofd...

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

She is the Founder of Amazon Research Internacional, and her work has led to the world’s first legal recognition of an insect’s rights. Rosa has been recognised by UNESCO, BBC, and other global institutions. She is the author of the 2025 book, “The Spirit of the Rainforest.”

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Raised between the Peruvian Andes and rainforest, she bridges cutting-edge science with ancestral knowledge to drive real-world environmental change.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✨Introducing Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza ✨ Rosa is a PhD chemical biologist, National Geographic Explorer and conservation leader behind a global movement to protect wild pollinators and the Amazon. #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #Conservation #WomenInScience #Chemistry #PeruvianAmazon

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We hope that you can find time to support our amazing Fellow Meg and check out these exciting events! Tickets for both events are already on sale and can be purchased from the links located from the Linktree in our bio! grandfather.com/event/grandf...

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Grandfather Presents: Margaret Lowman, Ph.D., aka CanopyMeg - Grandfather Mountain

One of the world’s first arbornauts, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 45 countries, on all seven continents, w...

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Meg Lowman is a featured speaker for the Naturenomics 2026 Forum in Assam, India. The forum will be running from Oct 30th until Nov 3rd and each day will be filled with informative talks that tackle a theme related to the future of the Eastern Himalayas.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Thursday, Oct 1st, Dr. Meg Lowman will be hosting and leading a canopy walkway tour in partnership with Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. Throughout the day guests will be able to attend insightful talks and take in amazing views.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

2003 WINGS Fellow Canopy Meg is part of two exciting events over the course of October and November! 🌳 #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #Conservation #Ecology #Sustainability #WomenInScience

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us in celebrating Bayarmaa Chuluunbat along with our other 2026 Fellows and Voice of Discovery recipients on November 5th in New York City! secure.qgiv.com/for/womenofd...

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Mongolia's first National Geographic Young Explorer, she has spent over a decade protecting some of Central Asia's most endangered species while ensuring that the herder communities who share their landscapes are partners, not bystanders, in conservation.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Bayarmaa is a wildlife ecologist and conservationist from Mongolia's Khovd Province, working at the intersection of field science, conservation technology, and community engagement across the Gobi–steppe. #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #Ecology #Conservation #WomenInScience #FieldScience

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us in celebrating Dr. Alison Criscitiello along with our other 2026 Fellows and Voice of Discovery recipients on November 5th in New York City!

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Alison explores the history of climate and sea ice in polar and high-alpine regions using ice core chemistry. Her work also focuses on environmental contaminant histories in ice cores from the Canadian High Arctic and the water towers of the Canadian Rockies.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

✨Introducing Dr. Alison Criscitiello ✨ Today, we’re excited to introduce our second inspiring awardee, Dr. Alison Criscitiello! Alison is an ice core scientist and high-altitude mountaineer. She is an Assistant Professor at @ualberta.bsky.social , and co-founder of Girls* on Ice Canada

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This year, the festival is hosting 54 screenings and 34 premieres, making this a weekend full of unforgettable experiences and learning opportunities. If you're in NYC, this is something you won't want to miss. We hope to see you there! 💚🌎 climatefilmfest.com/festival/pro...

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2026 Climate Film Festival Program | Screenings & Sessions

Browse the complete 2026 Climate Film Festival schedule by day, tag, type, venue, and topic, with ticket and RSVP links for every session.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

They use the power of cinema to bring together a diverse group of filmmakers, artists, students, experts, and audiences to help rewrite the narrative around climate change.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

CLIMATE FILM FESTIVAL 2026 IS HERE! Climate Film Festival is dedicated to spotlighting climate cinema and strong storytelling. #CFF2026 #ClimateFilmFestival #ClimateCinema #NYCFilm #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

CLIMATE FILM FEST 2026 KICKS OFF TOMORROW! We are officially Community Partners with climatefilmfestnyc. The festival will be running all weekend from September 18th to the 21st. There are 54 films and 34 premieres being shown, making this weekend one you won’t want to miss.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza’s commitment to understanding nature through an indigenous and scientific lens and her empathy for the world around us show us exactly why she is one of our 2026 Fellows. #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #Conservation #WomeninScience #Chemistry #PeruvianAmazon

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The next steps for her team is to scale their work in a way that is sustainable and ensure that they can be supported for years to come.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Rosa’s work is based in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, but has a larger global impact by influencing conservation, science, and policy. She founded Amazon Research Internacional so she can bridge gaps in science and break down barriers for others.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our Q&A with Rosa explores the influence her indigenous heritage has on her understanding of life and science, chemistry as a hidden language for nature and the role of creativity in the world of science.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Resilient. Kind. Creative. Inspired by her grandmother’s work as a traditional healer in Peru, Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza realized that her ancestral knowledge and cutting-edge science can bring about real-world environmental change.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Bayarmaa Chuluunbat’s drive and curiosity make it clear why she is not only an emerging mind in the world of conservation and ecology, but also a 2026 Fellow.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Bayarmaa’s work has had a huge impact across Mongolia and the rest of Central Asia, but it is clear that she is only just getting started. Her next project will address illegal wildlife hunting across Mongolia.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our Q&A with Bayarmaa Chuluunbat delves into the influence her culture has on her approach to her work, what inspired her to start her work in conservation and what it takes to deconstruct barriers that prevent women from all backgrounds from participating in field sciences.

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WINGS Women of Discovery @wingswod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Curious. Resilient. Purpose-driven. When Bayarmaa encountered a snow leopard injured by a steel trap, it transformed her curiosity into agency, pushing her further into the world of conservation and ecology. #FieldScience #Ecology #Conservation #WomenInScience #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery

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