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Kevin Hardy
Marine Scientist and Engineer
Shown here with James Cameron famed film producer/director and National Geographic Explorer in Residence, on the occasion of their historical exploration of the Mariana's Trench in 2012Marine Scientist and Engineer
Kevin is President of Global Ocean Designs, after more than 35 years of engineering and exploration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography. As the "Lander Commander" of the DEEPSEA CHALLENGE EXPEDITION lead by James Cameron, Hardy was responsible for the design, construction and operation of the twin unmanned free vehicles that carried scientific sampling and theatrical camera payloads independent of Cameron's one-man vehicle. Kevin's vehicles were part of the first successful expedition in 52 years to the deepest point in any ocean on earth.
Enjoy Kevin's enthusiasm for science and engineering, and relive the adventure, as he presents in words, pictures, and videos what it was like to be there! From Australia to the Challenger Deep, from Guam to living among island people of Ulithi Atoll, Kevin's story epitomizes how science and engineering matter!
Enjoy Kevin's enthusiasm for science and engineering, and relive the adventure, as he presents in words, pictures, and videos what it was like to be there! From Australia to the Challenger Deep, from Guam to living among island people of Ulithi Atoll, Kevin's story epitomizes how science and engineering matter!
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Phil LaFontaine
Director of the Professional Learning Support Division
of the California Department of Education
Director of the Professional Learning Support Division
of the California Department of Education
Phil has been intimately involved in the Next Generation Science Standards process from the perspective of the California Department of Education, for several years. His presentation will provide up to the minute information about the new standards, and all that they imply for materials, instruction, and assessment.
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James Nieh Ph.D.
Biology/Ecology Professor, UCSD
James Nieh Ph.D.
Biology/Ecology Professor, UCSD
Dr. James Nieh, SDSEA's 2012 Excellence Award recipient for University Level Science, is interested in the evolution of communication in social bees and factors that influence honey bee health. Recently, he has begun to focus on the effects of pesticides and pathogens on honey bee behavior and health.
In addition to cutting edge research, Dr. Nieh is widely published, and graciously shares materials for K - 12 teachers on his web site U C San Diego Nieh Lab. Watch for his talk "The Science Behind Saving the Bees."
In addition to cutting edge research, Dr. Nieh is widely published, and graciously shares materials for K - 12 teachers on his web site U C San Diego Nieh Lab. Watch for his talk "The Science Behind Saving the Bees."