Keynote Talk
Artificial Ocean Intelligence and Its Role in Human-Nature Connections
Speaker: Dr. Danny Pimentel
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.,
Location: Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium, Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building
Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology, University of Oregon
In this talk, Dr. Danny Pimentel will share ongoing work with artificial ocean intelligence and the virtual experiences that allow people to interact with marine ecosystems and wildlife as responsive, conversational beings. Specifically, Danny will share projects currently under development that enable people to speak to and interact with virtual representations of marine ecosystems in augmented and virtual reality. He will also discuss what these types of experiences can reveal about humans' connections to the natural world, and the ethical considerations involved with making and distributing such systems for education and entertainment.
Mini Big Blue Film Fest
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, Carmen Phillips Ford Auditorium
Description: Sit back and relax while you are transported around the world to explore ocean wonders with a selection of short films from this year's Big Blue Film Fest.
The Big Blue Film Fest is the annual ocean-themed film festival hosted at Hatfield and the Newport Performing Arts Center in late January. The festival's goal is to showcase ocean-themed films at the confluence of marine sciences, humanities, and the arts. We also aim to engage the community and raise awareness about marine issues and how we might solve them.
Sounds of the Sea
Time: 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Location: Hatfield Visitor Center Auditorium
Description: Join us for this insightful and interactive presentation on how researchers use hydrophones and bioacoustics to identify unique sounds of the sea. The audience will have a chance to test their ability to identify underwater sounds during an interactive “sounds of the sea” game. This activity is family-friendly and fun for all ages. Presented by Oregon Sea Grant Marine Education team.