“Every bit of data in the world is measurable”
– Sean Headrick of Aero Testra
This standout quote from Nature!Tech suited the tenor of the day which was all about leveraging technology and data to solve environmental problems.
Technology is fueling a revolution in environmental awareness and understanding. High tech innovators and ecological thought leaders gathered with faculty and students to explore new ways to address various problems plaguing nature, mankind and the planet.
Dr. Lynn Stauffer, Dean of Science and Technology introduced a line up of scientists and tech stars including:
Topher White of the Rainforest Connection who spoke about using old cell phones as protective sentinels stationed in jungle trees listening for the sound of chain saws… and then the phones summon the park rangers!