Media
&
Public Engagement

Public Speaker

Experienced in delivering captivating speeches on ice and polar oceans to audiences worldwide. Engaging, informative, and inspiring presentations that leave a lasting impact.

Experience

Extensive experience working with diverse cultures and communities across the globe. A proven track record of successful collaborations and partnerships on an international scale.

Passionate

Advocate for Change

Passionate about driving positive change and raising awareness about environmental issues in polar regions. Committed to making a difference through education, advocacy, and action.

Television Appearances

Mexico

TV Azteca – Ximena, la mexicana que busca combatir el cambio climático desde la Antártida (Watch)
NMás – Interview at COP26, Glasgow (Watch)
Canal ONCE TV – Factor Ciencia – Antártica, el continente blanco. Una mirada desde México (Watch)
Imagen TV – Qué Chulada – Ximena Aguilar, una mexicana entre las 100 mujeres en la iniciativa STEM (Watch)

Chile

Centro IDEAL – Scientific activities at Yelcho Base, Antarctica (Watch)

News & Articles

Mexico

WIRED Magazine – Ximena Aguilar, la mexicana que estudia el color de los glaciares en la Antártida (Read)
El Heraldo de México – La científica mexicana que irá a la Antártica a hacer historia (Read)

International

Homeward Bound Projects – A Polar Scientist, Artist, and Nominee for the Prestigious 2024 Shackleton Medal (Read)
Shackleton Expeditions – Shackleton Medal Shortlist Interview (Read)
El País – The Mexican scientist who explores the colours of the poles and their connection with climate change (Read)
Chilean Society of Geology – Diálogos a (des)tiempo en una interfaz arte–ciencia (Read)

Published Works & Collaborations

Arab News – Unveiling Antarctica: Beyond the White Monotony (Read)
Nexos Magazine – Metafísica del Hielo (Read)
Armas y Letras – Testigos del Hielo: La Fotografía de Ximena Aguilar Vega (Read)
Enciclopèdia de Dones STEAM, Vol I (Read)
Celas, Amundsen-Scott Station – J'ai organisé une pride au pôle Sud (Watch)

Participation at UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs)

COP27 – The Debrief! With Heïdi Sevestre, Ugo Nanni & Ximena Aguilar Vega (Watch)
COP27 Side Event – Ocean Observations for Climate Change: Training the Next Generation of Scientists & Citizens (Watch)
COP27 Art Exhibition – A Pinch of Light (Watch)

Media & Public Engagement