Article by Kelly Weaver and Maya Wasik. This year, to celebrate International Women’s Day, UNC Center for Galapagos Studies (CGS) proudly recognizes some of the incredible women who continue to drive community driven public health research and celebrate their legacy … Read more
At Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), through the Galapagos Science Center (GSC), we are committed to biodiversity conservation and the well-being of island ecosystems. As part of this effort, we are leading the strategic planning for the implementation of … Read more
The human biologist has been interim director of the center since 2023 and is also co-director of the Galapagos Science Center. With over a decade of experience working in the Galápagos Islands, Amanda Thompson has contributed to strengthening the relationship between UNC-Chapel … Read more
Six enterprises that add value to raw materials of agricultural origin were selected based on criteria such as impact, categorization and market access for their strengthening in San Cristóbal, Galapagos. Among the participants are the businesses Galafruit, El Trapiche, Asecris … Read more
From a young age, Heather Wasser combined passions for ensuring the welfare of children and promoting health through good nutrition. “Initially I wanted to be a chef,” Wasser said. “And I’m the second oldest of six kids, so there was always a … Read more
The story of the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago so unique that it helped shape the foundations of modern biology, doesn’t end with its breathtaking landscapes and iconic wildlife. The research conducted there is making waves far beyond its shores. UNC-Chapel … Read more
From a young age, Heather Wasser combined passions for ensuring the welfare of children and promoting health through good nutrition. “Initially I wanted to be a chef,” Wasser said. “And I’m the second oldest of six kids, so there was always a … Read more
From a young age, Heather Wasser combined passions for ensuring the welfare of children and promoting health through good nutrition. “Initially I wanted to be a chef,” Wasser said. “And I’m the second oldest of six kids, so there was always a … Read more
Sarah McGlothlin had never considered herself to be an academic. After graduating from the University of Montana with her master of social work in 2015, she spent seven years working at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital — the same hospital where … Read more
UNC Center for Galapagos Studies and the Galapagos Science Center recently hosted its first Galapagos Day on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus titled Galapagos Day: Building Healthy Ecosystems on a Changing Planet. This event successfully brought together global researchers, students, … Read more
