Motivational Speaker - Dr. Robert Ballard - Total Access Speakers Bureau

Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D. is an oceanographer most noted for his work in underwater archaeology. Dr. Ballard is most famous for the discoveries of the wrecks of the RMS Titanic, the battleship Bismarck, and the wreck of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. He discovered the wreck of John F. Kennedy\'s PT-109 and visited the Solomon Islander natives who saved its crew. Robert Ballard has published numerous books, including Lost Liners, Graveyards of the Pacific and Titanic: The Last Great Images, as well as numerous scientific papers, and over a dozen articles in National Geographic magazine. In addition to being a National Geographic Society �explorer in residence� and a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, Dr. Robert Ballard is the founder and head of an exploration institute specializing in deep-ocean archaeology, whose mission is to establish this new field of research utilizing evolving technology such as advanced mapping and imaging systems, underwater robotics and manned submersibles. Dr. Ballard has also been responsible for developing telecommunications technology to create \"telepresence\" for his JASON Project, which allows hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren to accompany him from afar on undersea explorations around the globe. More than 1.7 million students have participated in JASON programs, learning about natural phenomena - from volcanoes to storm systems - and viewing live transmissions from JASON robots as they explore the undersea world.
Dr. Ballard has received numerous awards and honors for his discoveries, including the Lindbergh Award, the Explorers Medal and the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society. In 2003, President George W. Bush presented him with the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal in a ceremony at the White House. Having delivered thousands of speeches in his career, Robert Ballard�s engaging style and infectious energy is a sought-after mix of information, entertainment, and inspiration. Traveling across the globe, Dr. Ballard has successfully spoken to numerous organizations.

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\"Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration: Living the Dream\"
In this visually gripping presentation, explorer speaker Robert Ballard shares his passion for the last great uncharted territory. Working closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Ballard uses cutting-edge science and technology to explore the ocean\'s depths in order to better understand and preserve our waters for the generations that follow.

\"Human History Underwater\"
From perfectly preserved wooden ships lying on the bottom of the Dead Sea, to historically significant ships like the Titanic and PT-109, explorer Robert Ballard\'s discoveries add to the knowledge of our past.

Dr. Robert Ballard

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