S/GWI's Innovation Station

S/GWI's Innovation Station

By Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI)Government
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S/GWI's Innovation Station episodes

  • 52. Innovations in Irrigation

    Jan Gould (Responsive Drip Irrigation) and Nicole Lefore (Innovation Lab for Small-Scale Irrigation) share their efforts to develop technological and programmatic solutions to irrigation challenges in various environments. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Irrigation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    37 min
  • 51. Innovations for Desert Challenges

    Brittany Kendrick (Hydronomy) and Jenny Gil (Desert X) share their efforts to provide alternative water supplies to water-scarce locations and stimulate engagement with desert communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Desert Challenges” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    33 min
  • 50. Innovations by and for Indigenous Communities

    Skawennati (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) and Rebecca Balog (Mending the Sacred Hoop) share their efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples both on- and offline. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations by and for Indigenous Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

    36 min
  • 49. Innovations in the Seafood Industry

    Kortney Opshaug (Blue Ocean Gear) and Monica Talbert (The Plant Based Seafood Co.) share their efforts to reduce pollution, curb overfishing, and advance sustainability in the seafood sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Seafood Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    35 min
  • 48. Innovations for Higher Education

    Juliann Emmons Allison (University of California Riverside Sustainability Studies Program) and Jenny Frank (LabXchange) share their efforts to enhance accessibility and intersectional nuance in the study of both sustainability and the sciences. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Higher Education” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    34 min
  • 47. Innovations in Publishing

    Dede Cummings (Green Writers Press) and Maya Nussbaum (Girls Write Now) share their efforts to provide writers with the tools and resources needed to tell climate stories and inspire climate action. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Publishing” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    39 min
  • 46. Innovations in Mineral Resources

    Gina D’Amato (Alliance for Responsible Mining) and Cristina Villegas (Moyo Gems, Pact) share their efforts to promote sustainability and women’s empowerment in artisanal and small-scale mining. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mineral Resources” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    37 min
  • 45. Innovations in Habitat Restoration

    Jodi Hilty (Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative) and Ngaio Richards (Working Dogs for Conservation) share their innovative strategies for building wildlife corridors, detecting invasive species, and more. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Habitat Restoration” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

    36 min
  • 44. Innovations in Outdoor Recreation

    Sarah Murray (Free to Run) and Brittany Leavitt (Brown Girls Climb) share their efforts to expand women's and girls’ access to and safety in outdoor spaces. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Outdoor Recreation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

    (The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

    38 min
  • BONUS: World Intellectual Property Day 2023 with Tarek Fahmy

    In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, join S/GWI’s Innovation Station host Dr. Aubrey Paris, Senior Policy Advisor, in a conversation with Tarek Fahmy, Director of the State Department’s Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, about the role of IP in promoting gender equality and facilitating climate innovation. The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, observed on April 26, is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity.” 

    26 min

About S/GWI's Innovation Station

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The Innovation Station, an initiative of the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) at the U.S. Department of State, provides a platform for woman and girl innovators to share their translatable solutions to community challenges.