Bowing - What Was It Like to Be a Fellow at National Geographic Society

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Bowing is trying to bring technology in places where it doesn't want to be. It's a very hard thing, a very prestigious thing for scientists that are side of some of the world's richest universities. But ihad been doing this work for more than 10 years. I was offered a fellowship at national geographic society. That came with funding that allowed me to start my non-profit and do this full time.

THIS IS UPLIFTING, I PROMISE. And it might just make you switch careers. As a bookend to last week's Oceanology episode, Conservation Technologist Shah Selbe chats about saving the planet with some well-intentioned technology. Wind turbines, solar cars, and all the ways in which sensors, drones, recycled smartphones and real-time data reporting can help conserve species, spaces and communities that are threatened. Hear inspiring tales of travel, art, adventure and putting engineering to good use from a former rocket-science turned professional do-gooder.

Also discussed: crocodile astrology, fishing vests and hippo power displays.

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