I am an educator and youth leader from Punta Arenas, Chile, focused on strengthening connections between Antarctic gateway cities and the Antarctic region. I co-founded the Antarctic Youth Coalition (AYC) and have played a key role in promoting youth engagement in Antarctic affairs. After taking part in the 2020 Antarctic Cities Youth Expedition, I launched AYC Punta Arenas. Since then, I have led a range of educational and cultural initiatives and built partnerships with local and national institutions in Chile. Now in Australia, I am kicking off a new AYC Hobart chapter with support from the COALAR grant. I want to know: how do you connect to Antarctica? Come say hi and share your story!
Research keyword: Antarctic gateways
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
