Over the next year I’ll be planning, reading, and thinking, with the goal of doing something bold and meaningful with this unique opportunity. Kudos to the @schmidtsciences.bsky.social team and Eric and Wendy Schmidt for this once-in-a-lifetime shot at making a difference! (3/3)

Above all, I’m deeply grateful to all those who supported my unusual path without expecting anything in return: I will do my best to honor your selflessness. (2/3)

It is my joy and absolute honor to be among this year’s @schmidtsciences.bsky.social Polymaths!

I feel a mix of relief — a temporary break from the mono-disciplinary grind of academia — and child-like wonder for the science this award will unlock. (1/3)

www.schmidtsciences.org/eight-scient...

advancing my research on the past, present, and future of linguistic diversity. If this wasn’t enough - I get to be part of an amazing cohort of giants I’m already learning from. Check out their world-class work here: news.nationalgeographic.org/the-national... (2/2)

It’s an incredible honor to receive this year’s National Geographic Society's Wayfinder Award presented by Kia. I grew up feeding my imagination and wanderlust with the work by National Geographic Explorers, and it feels a true responsibility being among their ranks now (1/2)

Had a great time chatting with @bjkspod.bsky.social on a range of topics around linguistic diversity and my academic path. Go check his podcast!