Marine Life
Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., is Professor and Executive Director of the Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, and Technology (CIOERT) at FAU Harbor Branch and Professor of Marine Biotechnology at Wageningen University, Netherlands. She received her Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Miami. Her research focuses on marine biotechnology, in general, and sponge systematics, cell and molecular biology, in particular. She served on the President’s Panel on Ocean Exploration, was vice chair of the National Academy Committee on Exploration of the Seas and co-chaired the National Academy study on ocean science priorities for the next decade, Sea Change: 2015-2025 Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences. She has led numerous research expeditions worldwide. Although she spends much of her time doing research administration, the best part of her job is conducting fieldwork, especially undersea exploration.
Harbor Branch Series: Telepresence and Robotics - New Paradigms for Ocean Exploration
The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth’s surface
and constitutes more than 95% of its biosphere. It
provides more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe, is
a major driver of weather and climate, and is the
source of food, energy and cancer-fighting chemicals.
Yet, more than 95% of the ocean remains unexplored.
Ocean exploration and undersea research are
changing, with an emphasis on more autonomous
sampling and data collection and fewer opportunities
for field-based experiences. Telepresence and robotics
now complement “manned” ocean exploration and
enable hundreds of shore-based scientists to
participate in real-time. Around the world, millions of
viewers can watch online as expeditions unfold in
real time. Lifelong Learners will be introduced to the
technology and learn how to participate in
telepresence-enabled ocean exploration as shore-based
explorers.
Buy any four Harbor Branch Series lectures for $75 (Osher LLI members only).
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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Course # S1M8 — One Time Event
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Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Monday, April 23 2018 |
Time: | 2:15 - 3:45 PM |
Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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