Jane Goodall
World-renowned ethologist and activist, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace shared fascinating insights on her evolution from curious young girl to intrepid scientist to global icon, coinciding with the exhibition Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Jane Goodall at the Saint Louis Science Center. She shared inspiring details about her lifetime of advocating for the natural world and how each of us can use her reasons for hope to create a better future for people, animals, and the planet we share.
Brittany Packnett Cunningham & Morgan Debaun
Two Ervin Scholars and St. Louis natives Brittany Packnett Cuningham (Class of 2006) and Morgan DeBaun (Class of 2012) spoke about their experiences at Washington University and beyond regarding movement-building, people-pleasing, and self-care at a talk called “Bridging Gaps: Hometown Ervin Scholars Changing the World.”