World Explorers Program Archives

A photo of Eagle Scout mountaineering guide Larry Gumina

Former NESA World Explorer shares how the program shaped his life

December 6, 2023 0

Gumina is an accomplished wilderness guide, leading treks through the Sierra Nevada, Death Valley and White Mountains.

“I can’t believe it’s something I’ve actually done”: NESA’s World Explorers share details of their experience

January 23, 2023 1

To get to Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS), one of the most remote scientific research stations in the world, you must first get to a rural area called Tumbaco, just outside Quito, the capital of Ecuador.

NESA World Explorers Program, for Eagle Scouts ages 18 to 27, accepting applications

October 1, 2018 2

The NESA World Explorers Program pairs Eagle Scouts with cutting-edge researchers at exotic sites around the world. Application deadline is Oct. 31.

Eagles: Apply for one of five incredible research expeditions offered by NESA

February 24, 2016 8

Eagle Scouts age 18 and older can apply now for a chance to join world-class researchers across the globe in the NESA World Explorers Program. Deadline is March 22.