Halfway through our expedition, this first phase has served as a metaphorical icebreaker for the 88 women with STEMM backgrounds on board. Caught in an Antarctic ice blizzard – the winds rose to 200 kph and the temperature dropped to -30°C – we used these strong winds...
Deep immersion to our place, community and communication with space. Today, Homeward Bound participants commenced co-design of our leadership in emergence program. We took a deep dive into the complexity of diversity and inclusion. We asked how these relate to power...
A key purpose of Homeward Bound is to share expertise and create a network for collaboration. Day two of the Symposium at Sea, where the women aboard the Ushuaia learn about each other’s disciplines, passions, and leadership journeys. They each connect to Antarctica...
The Ushuaia has arrived in Antarctica with a group of exceptional Homeward Bound women who are reflecting on the unique journey that has brought them to this point. On board, 88 women represent 18 different countries, hailing from diverse STEMM backgrounds. The paths...
Meet Jodi Schmidt, Homeward Bound board chair and expedition leader of The Ushuaia voyage, currently navigating the waters of Antarctica. The heart and soul of Homeward Bound is with the 80+ women, with a STEMM background, accompanying Jodi on board, each bringing...
The wait is over as the first ship of Homeward Bound's Antarctica expedition set sail on November 3, 2023. A remarkable group of 88 women, representing 19 countries, boarded The Ushuaia in Ushuaia, Argentina, embarking on a 19-night expedition to Antarctica. They are...