At National Geographic: Using Engineering Ingenuity to Bring Us Stunning Remote Images of Archeological and Ocean Exploration! As a mechanical engineer with the National Geographic Society’s Remote Imaging Team, Alan Turchik uses the latest technology to support archaeological expeditions, ocean explorations, and other scientific endeavors across the globe, from the Middle East to the middle of… Learn more
Perception vs. Reality: The Art and Science of Visual Illusions “Knowledge of the technical makes creativity possible,” says Arthur Shapiro, Professor of Psychology at American University and Director of American’s newly formed Collaborative for Applied Perceptual Research and Innovation (CAPRI). Shapiro is a vision scientist and an internationally acclaimed creator of visual illusions. Many of… Learn more
Microbiologist Eric Brown: The Science Of Identifying Microorganisms Responsible For Foodborne Diseases A prominent leader in his field, Eric Brown, Ph.D., is Director, Division of Microbiology, Office of Regulatory Science, at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He is especially known for revolutionizing how the FDA identifies and tracks microorganisms that are responsible for foodborne… Learn more
How Does Your Brain Work? The Science Of Addiction And The Delicate Process Of Adolescent Brain Development Dr. Ruben Baler received his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology from the University of Miami in 1993. He carried out his postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development where he specialized in… Learn more
At Age 19: Seeking To Change The World Through Algae Biofuel Innovation
Studying wild animals unobtrusively in their natural habitat can often be a challenge for biologists, especially when researching endangered species. However, the National Geographic Society has come up with a viable solution: the Crittercam. National Geographic’s Crittercams are small, high-tech imaging systems designed to be worn by wild animals to capture rare, awe-inspiring views of… Learn more
