Robert “Bud” Abbott
Ph.D. Marine Biology
Dr. Abbott’s study of the impacts of pile driving noise on fish led to the use of bubble curtains as a key mitigation strategy.
James Aroyan
Ph.D. Physics. JRJ Simulation and Design
Dr. Aroyan’s modeling of dolphin sound perception and physiology has greatly expanded our knowledge of marine biosonar.
Cleve Steward
Ph.D. Fisheries Biology
Dr. Steward has extensive experience and education in salmon and trout ecology and management and is the director of the Sustainable Fisheries Foundation, a non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the protection, enhancement, and wise use of fisheries resources in the Pacific Northwest.
Jay Harman
Jay has a grasp of Nature’s efficient engines which is inspiring a whole array of technology adaptations which promise to revolutionize propulsion, fluid flow, cooling, and energy generation systems of the near future.
Philip Green
Former director of Bioengineering Research, Stanford Research Institute
Philip’s work in medical imaging and robotic control led to his development of the da Vinci laparoscopic surgery system.
Paul Hawken
Author
Paul is a seminal sustainable entrepreneur, developer of regenerative economies, and promoter of bio-engineered products and Nature-inspired business practices.
J. Wallace Nichols
Ph.D. Marine Biology
J’s astute blend of focused biological science and human communication systems allows him a broad reach into the public, from kids to elders, and across many cultural distinctions.
Tom Reuterdahl
Ph.D. Mathematics
Tom’s command of numbers is innate and inspiring.
Fred Wahpepah
Kickapoo/Sac-and-Fox Elder
Fred was the founding elder of Seven Circles Foundation, promoting indigenous teachings to people from all nations. He now advises from his legacy, and from the beyond.