Roger Chao
Roger Chao | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Explorer,mountain climber,philosopherandethicist |
Roger Chao,FRGS,is anAustralianexplorer,mountain climber,philosopherandethicist.[1][2][3]
Mountaineering and exploration
[edit]In 2006, Chao andStephen Fordycecompleted a mid-winter traverse of theWestern Arthurs rangein south-westTasmania.They received the 2006Young Adventurer of the Yearaward from theAustralian Geographic Society.[1][4][5][6]In 2007, Chao crossed theGreenland ice sheetfrom east to west without support, becoming the youngest person to do so.[1][7][8]He also investigated the effects ofglobal warmingonInuit cultureinGreenland,and was elected aFellow of the Royal Geographical Societyin recognition of this research.[3][7][8]In 2009 and 2010, Chao andMegan Kerrundertook the "Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side" expedition in Central Asia, traveling on a Quiketouring quadracyclefromAstana,KazakhstanthroughUzbekistan,Tajikistan,KyrgyzstanandXinjiang(anautonomous regioninWestern China).[2][8][9]
Chao is also awhitewater kayaker,caver,rock climber,skier.[1][2]He has worked as a professionalguideand expedition consultant, and as a section rep and delegate forSearch and Rescue.[3][7]Chao serves on the executive committee ofThe Explorers Club.[1][7][8]
Academic life and views
[edit]Chao is a 2003 graduate ofScotch College, Melbourne,and has degrees in Arts (Politics and Philosophy) and Economics and an Honours degree in Philosophy/Ethics fromMonash University.[7][10]
Chao has worked on a form ofaverage utilitarianismcalled negative average preference utilitarianism.[11]
Other
[edit]Chao has worked at the Office of Environmental Sustainability,[3][7]and is aVictoriaAmbassador forAustralia Day.[2][10]
References
[edit]- ^abcde"Roger Chao".The World Explorers Bureau. 2012.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^abcd"Roger Chao".NADC.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^abcd"Chao Roger".ExploraPoles.International Polar Foundation.2012.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^Lewis, Daniel (25 September 2006)."Icing on the cake for those who make a meal of adventure".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved30 November2012.
- ^"AG Society Adventure Awards".Australian Geographic.5 July 2010.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^"Partners".Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side. November 2012.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^abcdef"Roger".Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side. November 2012.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^abcd"Chao — Australia Day".Australia Day (Victoria).30 November 2012. Archived fromthe originalon 19 April 2013.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^"Home".Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side. November 2012.Retrieved30 November2012.
- ^abAshton, David (September 2011)."'One of Australia's most prolific adventurers'".Great Scot.Scotch College.Retrieved4 December2012.
- ^Chao, "Negative Average Preference Utilitarianism ",Journal of Philosophy of Life,2012; 2(1): 55-66
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