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Robert Ballard, Ph.D , Connecticut USA -- 25.0k to 30.0k

Among the most accomplished and well known of the world’s deep-sea explorers, Robert Ballard and his research team located and documented the study of one of history’s most famous ships, the RMS Titanic. As the founding chairman of the JASON Foundation for Education, named for the robot he and his team designed to enter and photograph the Titanic, Ballard is committed to exploring the sea floor. He is the author of numerous best-selling books and distinguished scientific articles, and he is president of the Institute for Exploration and an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society.
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James McLurkin , Massachusetts USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

As a child, James McLurkin was constantly building with LEGO™ bricks, cardboard boxes, or any other materials he could access. Today, McLurkin continues this tradition. Using Mother Nature as a model, his core research is developing algorithms and techniques for constructing and programming large swarms of autonomous robots. Inspired by the behavior of ants and bees, the SwarmBots perform individual tasks that collectively contribute to the goals of the group. They were originally created during his five-year post as Lead Research Scientist at iRobot, one of the world's leading robotics companies.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Michael Rogers , New York USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

One of the nation's leading experts on the impact of technology on business and society, Michael Rogers is editor and general manager of Newsweek.com and a contributing editor for Newsweek. He is also vice president of Washingtonpost Newsweek Interactive, the electronic publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. At Newsweek, he created the magazine's award winning technology section, covering topics ranging from Chernobyl and genetic engineering to computers and the Internet. He currently serves as managing editor of Newsweek Interactive, for which he produced the world's first CD-ROM news magazine as well as areas on Prodigy, America Online, and the Internet. A captivating speaker and frequent guest on radio and television, Rogers has addressed audiences worldwide ranging from venture capitalists and corporate executives to educators, college students, and the general public.
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Harrison H. Schmitt, Ph.D , New Mexico USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Harrison Hagan Schmitt , a native of Silver City, NM, has the diverse experience of a geologist, pilot, astronaut, administrator, businessman, writer, and U. S. Senator.  He received his B. S. in Science at Caltech, studied as a Fulbright Scholar at Oslo, and attended graduate school at Harvard.  He received his Ph.D. in geology in 1964 based on geological field studies in Norway.  As a civilian, Schmitt received Air Force jet pilot wings in 1965 and Navy helicopter wings in 1967.
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Jack Shaw , Georgia USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

For over 25 years, Jack Shaw has been a leader in assessing the impact of new technologies on the evolution of business strategy. He has helped hundreds of companies increase sales, manage costs, improve productivity and gain competitive advantage by integrating leading-edge technologies into business practices. Recognized internationally for his expertise in eBusiness, Jack has spoken to audiences in a wide variety of industries in 20 countries. He is known for his thought provoking and informative presentations for executives and managers – presentations given in the language of strategy and business, not technical jargon.
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Jim Wetherbee , Texas USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Jim Wetherbee brings a wealth of operational experience to the speaking arenda with 28 years experience as a naval aviator officer, including 20 years of experience as an astronaut. Jim is the only American to have commanded five missions in space. He has traveled 27,476,708 miles in earth orbit and has commanded Space Shuttle missions to both the International Space Station Alpha and the Russian Space Station Mir.
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