The Voiijer
Community
Connected through exploration
On this page, you’ll find profiles of our explorers, news about Voiijer, and stories from the community. Get to know our community of explorers and natural world enthusiasts. We believe that exploration is a powerful force for good in the world, and we support people making a difference.
Meet our Explorers
Dr. Meg Lowman
Pioneer of Forest Canopy Science Executive Director, Tree Foundation
Dr. Meg Lowman, also known as Canopy Meg, is a world-renowned forest canopy explorer, educator, ecologist, writer, and public speaker. She is a pioneer in canopy ecology, and her work has helped to revolutionize our understanding of the life that thrives in the treetops.
Kenton Cool
Mountaineer, 17 Everest summits, First to summit Nuptse, Everest & Lhotse in a single push
Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and avid adventurers. He has climbed Mount Everest 17 times, more than any other non-Sherpa climber. He has also summited all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each continent. He is also a highly sought-after mountain guide and motivational speaker.
Wilson Wai-Yin Cheung
Polar Explorer, Glaciologist, Explorers Club 50 Honorees
Wilson Wai-Yin Cheung is a Polar Explorer, Glaciologist, and Explorers Club 50 Honoree. He is passionate about contributing to our knowledge of the polar regions and educating the public about the importance of geoscientific research.
Dr. Angélica Anglés
Astrobiologist, Planetary Exploration, Mars Analogue Astronaut
Dr. Angélica Anglés is a planetary scientist and astrobiologist whose research is centered around the search for extraterrestrial life on Mars. She is also an analogue astronaut, a senior researcher at the Iceland Space Agency, and a pianist.
Voiijer in the News
Stories
What’s inside the only accessible volcanic magma chamber in the world?
There is one volcano unlike any other. Normally, after a volcano eruption, its craters and the chamber below, filled with magma during the eruption, are closed off by lava and become inaccessible. But in [...]
What is the great Orion Nebula and how can you see it for yourself?
Chances are, you’ve seen images of this nebula countless times online, on TV, in movies and in books and magazines - but what is it? And how can you see it for yourself? If [...]
How do you become an active steward of nature?
"The biodiversity and reforestation volunteering project in Mt. Balagbag Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines on September 2023 has been my first action in becoming a more responsible stewardess of nature." This was the first path we’d [...]
