This year, the Roy Chapman Andrews Society commemorates the 100th anniversary of Roy Chapman Andrew’s first of five Central Asiatic Expeditions to Mongolia, where he made worldwide news by discovering the first nest of dinosaur eggs.
To mark this annivrsary, the 19th Annual Distinguished Explorer Award (DEA) honors one of today’s modern explorers, Dr. Philip Currie, whose acceptance lecture will pay tribute to Andrews through his own career.
Dr. Philip Currie
Dinosaur Paleontologist, Museum Curator, and Professor at the University of Alberta.
Award Presentation & Acceptance Lecture
A Visual History of Roy Chapman Andrews, Beloit’s Native Son
A FREE, Public Presentation
Friday, April 29, 4:30 pm
Location: Beloit Public Library
Society Receives grant funding in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Rescue.
“Always there has been an adventure just around the corner – and the world is still full of corners.”
~ Roy Chapman Andrews
Award Acceptance Lecture:
Towards an inclusive future of the past: How to make archaeology for everyone.
This prestigious virtual event will honor Sarah Parcak, another amazing explorer who has achieved greatness in scientific discovery.
Her many explorations demonstrate the Society’s mission: To inspire scientific discovery by engaging with contemporary explorers who exemplify the legacy of Roy Chapman Andrews, Beloit’s native son.
Parcak is an internationally renowned Egyptologist, space archaeologist, and science communicator.
Exclusive Members & Donors Meet & Greet Q&A Event
Immediately following the lecture, You are Invited to attend an exclusive “Meet & Greet Q&A” for members and sponsors ONLY with Dr. Parcak.
The virtual Zoom “Meet and Greet Q&A” will require membership and/or donation that can be made anytime between now until the event on April 26 starting at 7:30 PM. The link will be posted after submission. You will also receive an email with the link immediately following your submission.
A separate link and password for admission will be emailed.
Memberships are easy and can be made on-line prior to event.
Student Presentation:
The Future of Exploration: Archaeology in 2040 and beyond.
Sarah Parcak will share her experiences, explorations, and discoveries from her work during the live virtual program.
Following the lecture, students will have Q&A time with Dr. Parcak.
This amazing learning opportunity for area students in grades 6-12 in all local school districts will be on April 26 at 1:00 pm CT.
The event will be recorded and hosted, here on the Society’s website at a later date.
Educators:
We invite your class to participate.
Contact Ruth at:
ruth@roychapmanandrewssociety.org for registration.
Membership & Financial Support
Due to the COVID-19, fundraising usually associated with the DEA in-person event, we are asking individuals attending the free award presentation and lecture to consider a tax-deductible donation or membership to help sustain the Society in the efforts to continue this prestigious event and student programs that inspire scientific discovery and exploration.
Members will have exclusive access to a private “Meet & Greet” with Dr. Parcak immediately following the free public acceptance lecture.
Special thanks to these 2022 Roy Chapman Andrews Society Sponsors
Larry & Karen Arft
Gary & Vicki Dencker
John & Michele Erikson
Finley Buick GMC
Greg Gerard
Charles & Prudy Harker
Tom & Marline Holmes
Dean Fahn-Johnson &
Troy Johnson
Kristin Kaszubowski
Steve Lekson – 2011 DEA
Recipient
Amy Lokrantz
Elizabeth Magnus
Carol Mankiewicz &
Carl Mendelson
Bill Mathis
The Neese Family Foundation
Jim & Helen Olson
Jim & Jeannie Rippl
Celestino & Emily Ruffini
Joe & Dawn Stadelman
Jerry & Connie Sveum
Steve Vavrus &
Susan Swandon
Tom & Mim Warren
Paul Wheeless
John & Becky Wong
Larry & Karen Arft
Gary & Vicki Dencker
John & Michele Erikson
Finley Buick GMC
Greg Gerard
Charles & Prudy Harker
Tom & Marline Holmes
Dean Fahn-Johnson &
Troy Johnson
Steve Lekson – 2011 DEA
Recipient
Amy Lokrantz
Elizabeth Magnus
Carol Mankiewicz &
Carl Mendelson
Bill Mathis
The Neese Family Foundation
Jim & Helen Olson
Jim & Jeannie Rippl
Celestino & Emily Ruffini
Joe & Dawn Stadelman
Jerry & Connie Sveum
Steve Vavrus &
Susan Swandon
Tom & Mim Warren
Paul Wheeless
John & Becky Wong
The Distinguished Explorer Award
Presented to an explorer/scientist in honor of one of the 20th century’s most acclaimed explorers, Roy Chapman Andrews (1884-1960).
The award, designed by noted regional artist O.V. Shaffer recognizes outstanding achievements in scientific discovery through explorations that offer new insights into previously unknown or poorly known subjects or areas.
Roy Chapman Andrews Society Distinguished Explorers
Philip Currie | 2022
Dinosaur Paleontologist, Museum Curator
Sarah Parcak | 2021
Egyptology, Space Archaeology
Neil Shubin | 2019
Paleontology, Evolutionary Biology
Richard Alley | 2018
Geology, Climate Science
Wade Davis | 2017
Cultural Anthropology, Ethnobotany
Alan Rabinowitz | 2016
Zoology, Conservation, Field Biology
Edith Widder | 2015
Deep-sea Exploration, Bioluminescence
Meg Lowman | 2014
Canopy Ecology
John Grotzinger | 2013
Mars Curiosity Expedition
Nathan Wolfe | 2012
Virology, Microbiology
Steve Lekson | 2011
Archaeology, Ancient Native American Societies
Sylvia Earle | 2010
Marine Biology, Oceanic Expeditions
Paul Sereno | 2009
Paleontology
Mark Moffett| 2008
Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Ellen & Lonnie Thompson | 2007
Paleoclimatology
Steve Squyres | 2006
Planetary Science, Mars Rover Mission
Robert Ballard | 2005
Oceanography, Maritime Archaeology (Titanic)
Mark Plotkin | 2004
Ethnobotany, Tropical Rainforest Conservation
Michael Novacek | 2003
Paleontology
Roy Chapman Andrews in Mongolia
Fossil Hunting in the Gobi – Shelf Life 360
Dinosaur Hunter?
The Roy Chapman Andrews Society
The Roy Chapman Andrews Society was formed in 1999 by a group of Beloit, Wisconsin residents intent on building more awareness of one of the 20th Century’s most famous explorers.
Since Roy Chapman Andrews was born and raised in Beloit, it was only fitting that such a society exist in his hometown.
“Alright. It’s decided then.
We’ve selected our next RCA Distinguished Explorer. Alert the press!”