Alan Turchik

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

Dr. Arthur Shapiro

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

Dr. Eric Brown

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

Mr. Kyler Abernathy

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