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​UC Santa Cruz
Kraw Lecture
January 2022



​National Geographic Education:

Explorer Classroom

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​Co-founder
Building a Better Fieldwork Future
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​TEDx Santa Cruz

December 2019

How Learning in Nature Helps Diverse Students Succeed





​Seymour Center "Labside Chat"

July 2020

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A Seal Named Patches is a good-news story from a place I hold dear. This Antarctic tale teaches children about the icy, beautiful continent and all the animals (like Patches) that call it home.”

Paul Nicklen
National Geographic Photographer
​Co-founder of Sea Legacy
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This book takes current science from the most treacherous place on Earth and delivers with majestic images and heartfelt warmth for grade school kids. A real treat.”

Dr. Michael Beck
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Lead Marine Scientist, The Nature Conservancy
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Only if we understand can we care; and only if we care will we help.This delightful story will help children to understand the magical world of snow and ice that is home to a very special seal, Patches. They will want to learn more, and be stimulated and inspired to protect the wonders of nature and the animals with whom we share Planet Earth.”

Dr. Jane Goodall
Founder of Jane Goodall Institute
​United Nations Messenger of Peace
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This charming story tells the tale of the amazing adaptations of ocean animals and the dedication of the scientists who study them – a happy story, but with an important message to encourage understanding and protection of places where ocean animals like Patches can survive and thrive.”

Julie Packard
Executive Director, ​Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Explorer Classroom
National Geographic
Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

Virtual Classroom Visit (December 2018)

K-12 Classroom Outreach Program

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