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Larisa Schelkin: Enhancing Access to Quality STEM Education

Larisa Schelkin: Enhancing Access to Quality STEM Education

Larisa: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! As a partner of the Global Learning and Observations to benefit the Environment Program (GLOBE) of the United States (US) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Global STEM Education Center addresses key challengesenhancing access to quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, fostering global environmental awareness, and promoting hands-on learning and equipping students with skills in research, technology, and environmental stewardship. Collaborating with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we support environmental science diplomacy through education, furthering our mission to prepare young learners for global challenges and opportunities in STEM fields.

Ben Lesage: Implementing Solutions to Restore the Health of the Ocean

Ben Lesage: Implementing Solutions to Restore the Health of the Ocean
Ben: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! At Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), we activate young professionals under 35, develop and implement innovative solutions, and mobilize the global movement to restore the health of the ocean in our lifetime. In my role, I am part of the "Solutions team" and work closely with Ecopreneurs: an entrepreneur whose business models include a focus on creating a positive impact on the environment, and in our case, on the oceans.