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Fall Conference 2009 - Keeping the EE in Green
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Will
Steger
Polar Explorer
Will Steger is a recognized
authority for the Polar Regions, including their environmental
issues, and is an eyewitness to the effects of global warming.
He has spent more than 45 years traveling through the Arctic
regions, advocating for the Earth’s preservation and advising
about permanent solutions to our climate crisis.
Steger holds a Bachelor of Science in geology and Master of Arts
in education from University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., in
addition to a couple Honorary Doctorates.
As an educator, Steger taught science for three years at the
secondary level. He founded a winter school and developed an
innovative wilderness program in Ely, Minn. Steger also
established the Global Center for Environmental Education at
Hamline University, St. Paul, Minn., and the World School for
Adventure Learning at University of St. Thomas.
With his ability to blend extreme exploration and cutting-edge
technology, Steger pioneered online education during his 1995
expedition – reaching more than 20 million students via online
daily journals and delivering the first-ever transmission of
digital photography from the North Pole.
Steger has been invited to testify before the United States
Congress and has advised world leaders on the environmental
protection of Antarctica.
In 2006, the legendary explorer established the
Will Steger Foundation to promote change through education
and advocacy, and to foster international leadership and
cooperation through environmental education and policy. The
Foundation’s Global Warming 101 initiative engages and empowers
individuals and policy makers to translate their climate concern
into action.