Irie Ewers

Irie is passionate about art, science, and poetry. Her motto for life comes from anthropologist Margaret Mead's quote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Irie's goals for this year are centered around the idea that technology has the ability to intertwine international cultures on a larger scale than ever before. She is excited to explore these possibilities as a true 'global citizen' and is eager to (hopefully) dream in Spanish.

Cañar

Irie Ewers

2014-12-12

“We are one with our environment. The boundary between our bodies and our environments is not just permeable, but a blur of movement as components from Earth, Air, Water and Fire cycle through us. We partake of, and contribute to, the hydrological cycle, atmospheric circulation, the nutrient cycle and the mineral cycle. We embody, and...

First Impressions

Irie Ewers

2014-10-28

Take a moment to reflect about Ecuador. What do you know about this “developing” country? What images start circulating in your mind? Do you picture an immense Amazon filled with emerald trees and buzzing insects of iridescent colors? Maybe you visualize the prominent Galapagos Islands where Charles Darwin first broached the topic of evolution using...

Distances and Connections

Irie Ewers

2014-07-31

“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life –and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” –Georgia O’Keeffe The funny thing about physical distances is that you would assume they make emotional distances greater. Now that summer is winding down, most solitary moments really have...