Friday, Sept. 20, Noon–1:30 p.m., University Center Rm. 215/217

Hungry to learn? Attend the September LIFE Lunch and discover interesting people, places and ideas. Join Ed Bailey, Director of Business Development for Marine Center at Northwestern Michigan College, for a dynamic presentation showcasing a team of dedicated college students, new technology and a coral reef in Indonesia. This project was part of a capstone course for students in the Bachelor of Science in Marine Technology program at NMC.
Learn how students used their project management skills to integrate the collection of water quality data, unmanned aerial imagery, and ROV (remotely operated vehicle) video to meet the criteria of the sponsoring research institution at a remote location. Enjoy amazing pictures of the beautiful land, air and seas they traversed around the Bunaken Nation Park in North Sulawesi, Indonesia!
Bring a sack lunch; beverages and dessert are provided. Pre-registration is required.