Open Rivers Navigator

Navigating the library with Barbara Gomez

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:05:31 GMT

With over 40 years of experience as a public school educator, Barbara Gomez shares lessons learned for supporting students, creating a culture of acceptance of all genders and identities, and how librarians work to overcome the digital divide.

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Navigating epidemiology with Eva Lassemo

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:31:56 GMT

From economics to public health, Eva Lassemo shares how it is all connected. She explains what epidemiology is, why it matters across disciplines and how her research supports both mental and physical health. Read more about Eva: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/eva

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Navigating analytical chemistry with Dom Olinares

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:29:46 GMT

Dom Olinares recaps his journey from the Philippines to analytical chemistry, his path to resilience, and why LGBTQIA+ acceptance and inclusion supports better science. Dom shares his experience working on COVID-19 research and the opportunities for open information sharing to facilitate scientific progress. Read more about Dom: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/dom

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Navigating soil health with Aria McLauchlan

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:27:37 GMT

Aria McLauchlan shares the intersection of advertising and marketing with sustainability, the importance of connecting with nature however we can and how soil health is the unsung hero in the fight against climate change. Read more about Aria: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/aria

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Navigating responsible ranching with Meredith Ellis

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:21:54 GMT

Meredith Ellis joins from her 3,000 acre Texas ranch to share her journey to sustainability ranching, developing a deep love for the land and why women make better ranchers. She breaks down the importance of finding balance on the ranch and why the business model works. Read more about Meredith: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/meredith

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Navigating climate strategy with Charlotte Bande

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:19:31 GMT

What is climate strategy? What does sustainable business look like, and why do businesses approach sustainability the same way? Charlotte Bande explains the difference between sustainability strategy and business strategy, how she handles the emotional stress of climate change, and the power in doing simple things. Read more about Charlotte: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/charlotte

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Navigating sustainable hunting with Howard Vincent

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:11:00 GMT

Howard Vincent discusses the North American model of hunting, why sustainable hunting makes sense and the key role of policy in conservation. Howard also explains the importance of collaboration, mentorship and how he forms real connections. Read more about Howard: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/howard

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Navigating diversity in agriculture and STEM with LaKisha Odom (Part 3)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:55:54 GMT

In the final episode of the series with LaKisha Odom, she dives into the harm of microaggressions and the impacts of institutional racism on everyday life. This episode re-caps the “why” for this series and serves to remind our audience that while you are not alone in these feelings of inadequacy, you are not inadequate. Read more about LaKisha here: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/lakisha

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Navigating diversity in agriculture and STEM with LaKisha Odom (Part 2)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:25:35 GMT

In the second episode of this three-part series, LaKisha shares her personal experiences of being too much yet still not enough. She also discusses the consequences of gaslighting, the transformative side of discomfort and the ways you can take action in your own life. Read more about LaKisha here: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/lakisha

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Navigating climate change with Laureline Simon

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:59:09 GMT

While it is understood climate change is damaging, the associated trauma and emotional stress are often overlooked. Laureline shares why she understands issues on a more emotional level, why relying on feelings is not always a weakness, and the power in realizing she knows nothing. Learn more about One Resilient Earth: www.oneresilientearth.org and read more about Laureline: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/laureline

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Navigating the unknown with Mamen Saura

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:54:37 GMT

From teacher, to psychologist, to photographer...Mamen didn't follow a linear path. Mamen discusses why she never felt lost, how she ended up spending 11 years in University and her perceptions of the white savior complex. See more of Mamen's work at: www.saura.com or view her travel diary: https://www.instagram.com/mamen_saura/. Read Mamen’s full bio here: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/mamen-saura

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Navigating diversity in agriculture and STEM with LaKisha Odom (Part 1)

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:41:41 GMT

In the first episode of this three-part series focused on diversity and barriers in agriculture, LaKisha discusses how she developed a passion for agriculture, how she holds multiple realities and her experience in the white world of agriculture. Read LaKisha’s full bio here: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/lakisha

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Navigating citizen science with Christina Yedowitz Lucca

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:28:45 GMT

From growing up in a greenhouse to teaching high school science, Christina discusses how people connect with nature and the beauty and power in being small. Learn more about Christina's pollinator gardens at: https://www.facebook.com/RebelGardeners/ and read Christina’s full bio here: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/christina

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Navigating nonprofit management with Margaret O'Gorman

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:35:09 GMT

Margaret discusses her journey from oil rigs to non-profits, learning the right skills for the job, what change really looks like and the behind-the-scenes work in conservation. Read about Margaret's upcoming book: https://islandpress.org/books/strategic-corporate-conservation-planning and read more about Margaret: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/margaret

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Navigating ice with Chris Readinger

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:12:23 GMT

How does one become an ice scientist? What do they actually do? Chris explains his time with the National Ice Center and what it's like to view the world from the north and south poles. Learn more about the National Ice Center: https://www.natice.noaa.gov/ and read more about Chris: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/chris

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Navigating economics and finding your real passion with Ali Joglekar

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:53:47 GMT

Ali opens up about how the people around her influenced her path to economics, how small decisions can have big impacts, the importance of diversity for innovation and how STEM skills apply to her whole life. Read more about Ali: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/ali

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Navigating evolutionary anthropology with Raffaella Commitante

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:45:04 GMT

Raffaella shares her journey to evolutionary anthropology, her passion for orangutans, the intersection of colonialism and environmentalism, and why compassion matters. Read more about Raffaella here: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/raffaela

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