Sara Beery
AI researcher and ecologist who leads a research group at MIT developing methods to extract ecological knowledge from large datasets, focusing on tools that help scientists discover patterns in images and recordings to aid conservation.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 14min
How AI is unearthing hidden scientific knowledge | Sara Beery
Sara Beery, an AI researcher and ecologist at MIT, dives into the urgent need for ecological knowledge hidden in vast datasets. She reveals that 80% of Earth's species remain unknown, exacerbated by climate change and habitat loss. Beery discusses how AI can analyze millions of images quickly, unlocking valuable information for conservation. Her innovative tool, Inquire, allows researchers to query ecological data efficiently, with remarkable speed and accuracy. Beery emphasizes the public's role in contributing data to platforms like iNaturalist, helping to fill crucial biodiversity gaps.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 50min
Decoding nature’s hidden patterns
Sarah Beery, an Assistant Professor of AI at MIT, and Jeff Reed, a computational linguist and founder of Grizzly Systems, dive into the innovative ways technology is transforming ecological research. Beery discusses how AI tools like Inquire analyze biodiversity data to enhance conservation efforts, while Reed shares insights on decoding wolf vocalizations and how patterns in their howls can reveal social dynamics. Together, they explore the intersection of AI, citizen science, and wildlife monitoring, showcasing the critical role of technology in understanding and protecting nature.
