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Tourism WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An app to minimize household food waste, a tree-planting robot, and programs to save a rare bird and the bees — these are just some of the solutions from the second year of the Slingshot Challenge, a global call for youth ages 13-18 to propose solutions to the planet's environmental problems. Announced today by the National Geographic Society and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, five Top Honors submissions will receive $10,000 each and ten Significant Achievement submissions will receive $1,000 each to advance their projects and continue to explore big ideas.
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- "As environmental champions, they teach us how to be positive changemakers by bringing fresh perspectives to our communities and creating lasting change for our planet."
- The 2024 Slingshot Challenge received 2,134 one-minute video submissions from 87 countries.
- Five Top Honors Award Recipients, noted below, stood out for their notably inquisitive drive to seek knowledge and think critically.
- These submissions join Slingshot Challenge award recipient alumni in receiving support and funding.
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Tourism WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society proudly announce the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, which consists of 35 educators aligned with both companies' commitment to shaping the next generation of planetary stewards.
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- WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society proudly announce the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, which consists of 35 educators aligned with both companies' commitment to shaping the next generation of planetary stewards.
- "Welcoming our 16th cohort of Grosvenor Teacher Fellows is a profound honor for us.
- "We are proud to honor this year's Grosvenor Teacher Fellows as they prepare to embark on their global expeditions," said the National Geographic Society's Chief Education Officer Deborah Grayson.
- The expeditions were donated in perpetuity to the Society by Lindblad Expeditions' Founder and CEO Sven-Olof Lindblad in 2006 to mark Grosvenor's 75th birthday and honor his service to the enhancement and advancement of geographic education.
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Management WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024. In this role, Wright will lead the organization's financial and operational functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and risk management.
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- WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024.
- In this role, Wright will lead the organization's financial and operational functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and risk management.
- Wright will also oversee the Society leaders responsible for its endowment and investment portfolio, technology solutions and Base Camp experiences to further the Society's mission.
- "We are thrilled to welcome Darien to our team," said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.
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Hunting WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society announced today the launch of the Wildlife Intelligence Project, an initiative that will fund and follow three National Geographic Explorers as they embark on animal cognition and behavior research that will potentially adapt how humans view, interact and connect with wildlife.
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- Inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall and the Templeton Prize, the research initiative will support three National Geographic Explorers as they seek to uncover critical insights into animal behavior
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society announced today the launch of the Wildlife Intelligence Project , an initiative that will fund and follow three National Geographic Explorers as they embark on animal cognition and behavior research that will potentially adapt how humans view, interact and connect with wildlife.
- "We are proud to launch the Wildlife Intelligence Project and to support and empower the next generation of scientists committed to furthering Dr. Goodall's legacy of inspiring people to take action to protect the wonder of our world," said Ian Miller, Chief Scientist and Innovation Officer, National Geographic Society.
- We are pleased to be partnering with the National Geographic Society on the Wildlife Intelligence Project and look forward to seeing what new insights we can gain."
- The work being done by the recipients of the Wildlife Intelligence Project is essential to developing a better understanding of human-animal behavior and the healthy functioning of our planet.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society announced its largest fundraising year in its 136-year history with $122.8 million in new commitments for 2023 — the Society's third record-breaking year in a row. Contributions came from individuals, corporations and foundations to support the nonprofit's mission work, including the transformation of its Base Camp in Washington, D.C., global community of National Geographic Explorers and portfolio of impactful programs.
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- The nonprofit raises $122.8 million in 2023; the organization's largest fundraising year to date
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society announced its largest fundraising year in its 136-year history with $122.8 million in new commitments for 2023 — the Society's third record-breaking year in a row.
- The Society invests 100 percent of donor contributions into the organization's programmatic priorities to strengthen its mission of illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world.
- The second annual Principal Donors Society induction ceremony and celebration will take place on February 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
- We have a bold vision for the future and the time to invest in the Society is now!"
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society today announced the appointment of four new members of the board of trustees – Kate E. Brandt, John K. Delaney, Evan G. Greenberg and Sandesh V. Kadur. The addition of these members and their varied expertise will help bolster the Society's commitment to illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world through the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling.
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- WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society today announced the appointment of four new members of the board of trustees – Kate E. Brandt, John K. Delaney, Evan G. Greenberg and Sandesh V. Kadur .
- "We are delighted to welcome these four distinguished individuals to the National Geographic Society Board of Trustees," said Board Chair Jean Case.
- "We are thrilled to welcome Kate, John, Evan and Sandesh to our board of trustees," said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.
- He also serves on the board of trustees of the Asia Society and the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) in Beijing.
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Entertainment WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society announced today that renowned storytellers Kirsten Elstner and Tara Roberts have been named National Geographic Explorers in Residence. In their new roles, Elstner and Roberts will join the Society's staff, bringing their programmatic work in-house and helping to bolster the organization's storytelling prowess. Explorers in Residence are esteemed, preeminent members of the Explorer community whose programmatic work will have greater impact and be accelerated through institutional support and funding.
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- WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society announced today that renowned storytellers Kirsten Elstner and Tara Roberts have been named National Geographic Explorers in Residence.
- In their new roles, Elstner and Roberts will join the Society's staff, bringing their programmatic work in-house and helping to bolster the organization's storytelling prowess.
- Explorers in Residence are esteemed, preeminent members of the Explorer community whose programmatic work will have greater impact and be accelerated through institutional support and funding.
- A National Geographic Explorer since 2003, Elstner has helped introduce photography and storytelling to young people around the world through National Geographic Photo Camp, the program she founded and leads today, for over 20 years.
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Playboy WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed famed forest canopy researcher Nalini Nadkarni as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.
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- WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society has appointed famed forest canopy researcher Nalini Nadkarni as a National Geographic Explorer at Large.
- Nadkarni, an ecologist who pioneered the study of Costa Rican rainforest canopies and an avid science communicator, will serve as an ambassador for the National Geographic Society.
- This is key to our mission and among the many reasons we're thrilled to name her a National Geographic Explorer at Large."
- "Curious, inspiring and committed to empowering the next generation, Nalini exemplifies what it means to be a National Geographic Explorer," said Alex Moen, chief explorer engagement officer at the National Geographic Society.
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Carpet WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of her expansive and important work educating Afghan women and girls, National Geographic Explorer Shabana Basij-Rasikh is the 2023 recipient of the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award.
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- WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of her expansive and important work educating Afghan women and girls, National Geographic Explorer Shabana Basij -Rasikh is the 2023 recipient of the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award .
- "We are deeply committed to investing in our global community of National Geographic Explorers—passionate changemakers and boundary-pushers who are illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world," said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.
- "Shabana is a gifted and accomplished leader who has dedicated her life to educating and uplifting Afghan women and girls.
- "I am honored to be this year's Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, and to use this platform to encourage the world: don't look away from Afghan women and girls."
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Smog WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced the winners of the inaugural global Slingshot Challenge. The initiative challenged youth, ages 13-18 years, to create a one-minute video depicting a solution to the planet's environmental problems. After reviewing more than 1,800 submissions from across 80 countries, selecting the 15 finalists, and conducting a popular vote with the public, the winners will receive a $10,000 cash prize. Each winner will also select an educator or nonprofit that supported their submission to receive an additional $2,000.
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- WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Geographic Society and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced the winners of the inaugural global Slingshot Challenge .
- "We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Slingshot Challenge who thoroughly impressed our panel of judges with their creativity and thoughtful approaches to solving urgent environmental challenges," said National Geographic Society CEO Jill Tiefenthaler.
- In addition to announcing the overall winners of the challenge, the results of the popular vote were also revealed.
- "I am tremendously proud of each of these young leaders for their creativity, determination, and optimism and thrilled to see them selected as Slingshot Challenge winners," said Dr. Deborah Grayson, chief education officer at the National Geographic Society.
