News / Local / Angus Local woman to be part of world’s largest all-female expedition to Antarctica By Reporter February 5, 2018, 6:00 am Dr Beth Christie from Carnoustie, who is going on the voyage A lecturer is preparing to take part in the world’s largest all-female expedition to Antarctica. Dr Beth Christie, from Carnoustie, is to embark on a three-week sea voyage to the southern hemisphere as part of the Homeward Bound project. Homeward Bound is a leadership, strategic and science initiative for women, set against the backdrop of Antarctica. It aims to increase the influence and impact of women with a science background in global decision- making. It has set a target of sending 1,000 women from around the world to Antarctica, with the first 76 setting off in December. Dr Christie is a member of the second cohort, departing this month. Help support quality local journalism … become a digital subscriber to the Evening Telegraph Subscribe
