The third trend is the need for all of us to communicate with those outside of science about our work. It's our responsibility to explain to the broader public how science contributes to society. Conclusion I would like to end with a bit of poetry that embodies this scientific and personal trek for me. I have been a sailor for many years as well as a scientist, and both have taken me on treks of discovery and adventure. But changes lives.
Discovery is a shout against the dark.
And reason is an act of the imagination in a world in process. The tough challenges facing us as women in our treks through science and education are far from over. But as scientists, we know the value of both reason and imagination. And through appreciation of Alaska and the Arctic, we know perseverance can carry us on great journeys.