To lead and succeed. That’s the motto of the Inspiring Girls Expeditions program, which uses art and wilderness exploration to encourage more young women to pursue careers in science.
On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at a summer science and art program for high school girls. How to apply for tuition-free expeditions that include mountaineering, pack-rafting, sea kayaking and rock climbing.
Also today:
- Meet UAS’s new Dean of Arts and Sciences. Hear about Carin Silkaitis’ background in theatre and UAS’s new partnerships with Perseverance Theatre and Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Here are links to UAS videos about its North Coast Arts partnership with SHI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx3zBLxLq7w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USJMeObtpUA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J02v1X-CKEk )
- What it takes to become a therapeutic foster parent. Why Juneau Youth Services needs more of them.
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters is celebrating national mentoring month. How mentoring can make all the difference in a child’s life.
Listen to the whole program:
Part 1: Inspiring Girls Expeditions. Guests: Joanna Young, Jin Yue Trousil, Sierra Lloyd.
Part 2: Interview with Carin Silkaitis, UAS Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Part 3: Interview with Forrest Clough, Juneau Youth Services.
Part 4: Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Guests: Jill Lush, Corinne Conlon and Chloey Cavanaugh.
Rhonda McBride hosts this Wednesday’s program. You can catch Juneau Afternoon, Tuesday through Friday, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3. The rebroadcast airs at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO. You can also listen online at ktoo.org.
