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SUMMARY:Rachael Zoe Miller\, Rozalia Project to Save Our Seas: Decision-making in the Age of Plastics
DESCRIPTION:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series \nRachael Zoe Miller is a National Geographic Explorer\, inventor\, author and Explorers Club Fellow working to protect the ocean through expedition-based science\, conservation and storytelling. \nShe is the founder of Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean\, a nonprofit addressing marine debris; co-inventor of the Cora Ball\, the world’s first microfiber-catching laundry ball; creator of CSI for the Ocean\, a global citizen science microplastic mapping and monitoring program; and author of “Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics.” \nMiller leads teams on expeditions whose scientific results are published in peer-reviewed journals and education programs that inspire thousands of all ages. \nShe is a Visiting Scientist with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions\, joining expeditions to investigate microplastic and microfiber in the Arctic and Southern Oceans. \nShe’s presented at myriad events\, including TedX\, MIT’s Water Summit\, World Ocean Forum\, at the Chautauqua Institution and in multiple countries as part of the U.S. State Department’s International Speaker Program. \nMiller captained the 60’ sailing research vessel\, American Promise; trained Navy SEALS to use underwater robots; mentors young scientists at the New York Harbor School and is an ambassador for the Scottish Seabird Centre. \nShe grew up in the lakes and rivers of upstate New York\, lives in Vermont and loves human and wind-powered water sports.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-4/
LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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