Centennial 1925-2025
In 2025, SWG marked a century of exploration and discovery with a centennial celebration in Washington, DC (October 9–13).
The event featured four distinguished plenary speakers: Dr. Arlene Blum (mountaineering), Dr. Ulyana Horodysky (polar science), Sunniva Sorby (polar history and advocacy), and Gaelin Rosenwaks (marine art).
Lynn Funkhouser (Gold Medal): For over five decades of pioneering underwater photography and ocean advocacy.
Carolyn Merchant (Outstanding Achievement Award): For her influential scholarship in environmental philosophy and ecofeminism.
Iris Priestaf (Outstanding Achievement Award): For her impactful work in groundwater science for the benefit of humanity.
Day 1 Presentations October 11, 2025
Maria Pia Casarini, 2025 President Welcome Remarks
Arlene Blum presents “Women in High Places: Mountains, Molecules and Motherhood”
Ulyana Horodyskyj Pena presents “From Sea to Summit: Exploring Frontiers of a Changing Earth”
Mechtild Rössler presents “The Dictionary of Creative Women”
Sarah Oktay presents “Field Stations and Marine Labs Around the World”
Awards Ceremony October 11, 2025
Gold Medal and Outstanding Achievement Award Ceremony with a Special Presentation by Gold Medal Recipient Lynn Funkhouser
Jane Goodall Congratulates SWG on its Centennial Anniversary
Day 2 Presentations October 12, 2025
Sunniva Sorby presents “Embracing the Planet from North to South”
Iris Priestaf presents “Groundwater Sustainability in California: One Way or Another”
Maria Pia Casarini, 2025 President Welcome Remarks
Arlene Blum presents “Women in High Places: Mountains, Molecules and Motherhood”
Ulyana Horodyskyj Pena presents “From Sea to Summit: Exploring Frontiers of a Changing Earth”
Mechtild Rössler presents “The Dictionary of Creative Women”
Sarah Oktay presents “Field Stations and Marine Labs Around the World”
Judith Bock presents “A Portrait of SWG Member and Pioneer, Zonia Baber”
In 2025, SWG marked a century of exploration and discovery with a centennial celebration in Washington, DC (October 9–13).
The event featured four distinguished plenary speakers: Dr. Arlene Blum (mountaineering), Dr. Ulyana Horodysky (polar science), Sunniva Sorby (polar history and advocacy), and Gaelin Rosenwaks (marine art).
Lynn Funkhouser (Gold Medal): For over five decades of pioneering underwater photography and ocean advocacy.
Carolyn Merchant (Outstanding Achievement Award): For her influential scholarship in environmental philosophy and ecofeminism.
Iris Priestaf (Outstanding Achievement Award): For her impactful work in groundwater science for the benefit of humanity.