Inspiring Girls* Expeditions recruiting instructors for 2024 expeditions

Join Inspiring Girls* Expeditions as an Instructor and ignite the fire of adventure in young girls!

We seek passionate and experienced individuals to lead our 2024 expeditions, empowering girls to overcome challenges, embrace diversity, and unlock their limitless potential.

Inspire a generation of confident and resilient leaders by sharing your knowledge, skills, and love of the outdoors. Join us in creating life-changing experiences that ignite girls’ passions and shape their futures.

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Biddle named new Interior Alaska Campus director

Amidst the untamed wilderness of Alaska’s Interior, where rivers carve majestic canyons and mountains stand sentinel, a new chapter unfolds. Dr. Carrick Biddle assumes the mantle of leadership at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Interior Alaska Campus. His vision, honed by decades of Arctic research and community engagement, promises to ignite the campus’s flame, bringing light to the challenges and opportunities of this extraordinary region. With a heart filled with admiration for the resilience of Alaskan peoples and a spirit adventurous, Biddle embarks on this stewardship, committed to fostering a vibrant center of learning and a beacon of progress for the communities it serves.

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Teaching Tip: Addressing discrimination in learning environments

In learning environments, discrimination can take many forms and have severe impacts on students’ well-being and academic progress. As educators, it’s crucial to proactively address these issues and create inclusive spaces where every learner feels respected and valued. One effective teaching tip is to establish clear expectations and policies against discrimination. By communicating these expectations early on, you set a tone of respect and equity within the classroom. Additionally, actively challenging biased language, promoting diverse perspectives, and encouraging students to practice empathy can foster a more inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

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