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Emerging Explorers Salon: An Evening With Visionary Thinkers

  • Date
    October 29, 2010
  • Time 7 p.m.
  • Location Washington, D.C.
  • Price NG Member: $18; General Public: $20

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Photo montage: Emerging Explorers
Saleem H. Ali, Ken Banks, Jerry Glover, and Kakenya Ntaiya

S. McKay, K. Riegler, J. Richardson, S. Farmer

Meet four gifted individuals recognized by National Geographic for making a difference early in their careers. This season’s Emerging Explorers Salon, moderated by Benjamin Shaw, executive producer for the weekly radio talk show National Geographic Weekend, features transformative ideas that are influencing the world. Scientist Saleem H. Ali promotes a pragmatic, inclusive form of environmentalism. Mobile technology innovator Ken Banks developed software that enhances the communications ability of people without access to the Internet. Agro-ecologist Jerry Glover uses biodiversity to improve food security. Activist Kakenya Ntaiya, in the face of daunting obstacles, founded the first primary school for girls in her region of Kenya.

A reception will follow the event.

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