艾可直播 University School of Communication Student Gabe Castro-Root is Selected for Exclusive Antarctic Expedition
艾可直播 University鈥檚 School of Communication (SOC) announced today that seasoned student journalist Gabe Castro-Root was selected to join an expedition to Antarctica where he will be reporting on the expedition. Castro-Root will join notable scientists and explorers such as William Shatner, journalist Ann Curry, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, ocean conservationist Celine Cousteau, and former NASA astronaut Jos茅 Hern谩ndez.
This immersive expedition is made possible by FUTURE of SPACE, which aims to elevate young voices in journalism, inspire global dialogue, and foster cross-disciplinary partnerships for the future of our planet. Castro-Root was especially interested in this opportunity given his background in environmental reporting. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Bloomberg Law, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Charlotte Observer, and Sierra Magazine.
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This expedition to the most remote part of our planet emphasizes the school鈥檚 commitment to providing students with unique learning opportunities that complement their coursework.
"We are immensely proud that鈥疉U's鈥痡ournalism program was selected鈥痶o partner with Space2Sea on this incredible journey to the seventh continent.鈥疶his opportunity speaks to鈥痶he high quality of鈥痮ur students and faculty鈥痑nd represents鈥疭OC's鈥痚xpertise in science communication鈥痑cross journalism, filmmaking, and strategic communication.鈥疘t also embodies our ongoing commitment to providing our students with experiential learning opportunities to propel their education and career,"鈥痵aid Dr.鈥疢arnel鈥疦iles Goins, SOC Dean.鈥
"We had鈥痬ore than two dozen outstanding students鈥痑pply鈥痜or this excellent opportunity.鈥疓abe Castro-Root stood out as the top choice,"鈥疛ournalism Division Director Terry Bryant said.鈥"Gabe will be a terrific journalist and ambassador reporting鈥痓ack鈥痶o us aboard the Space2Sea voyage. We鈥痗an't鈥痺ait to see his great work!"
As an organization committed to figuring out ways humanity can work together to fight climate change, Space2Sea understands that journalism will be a central part in that effort.
Daniel Fox, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of FUTURE of SPACE, added, 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Gabe Castro-Root aboard Space2Sea. His dedication to impactful storytelling and environmental awareness aligns with our mission to engage the next generation in the conservation of our planet. This is not just an expedition; it鈥檚 a journey that connects people to the Planet in profound ways that can create lasting impact.鈥濃