(11) HOWsession 1 – Engineering Technology for Ocean Exploration (Biomimicry)

On Wednesday the 22nd of January 2020 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, the 10th Savannah Science Seminar Presentation will be on “How to Build a Radio Operated underwater Vehicle (ROV)”. Your presenter, Chapter Director of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Jody Patterson, along with SSS Board Members and program facilitator  Jim Goodlett will be at the host site, Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

Brief OUTline:
Among a vast array of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the HOWsession:
· Using underwater remote cameras to observe natural phenomena
· Design and build of your underwater robotic device

Brief Biography:
Jody Patterson
Ms Patterson is currently the Chapter Director for Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She is experienced community outreach coordinator with a demonstrated history of success in government administration along with private industry. Skilled in business development, public relations, education, and special events coordination. Strong operations professional with technical skills and analytical mind. Facilitator of education programs designed for engaging the public in environmental stewardship through the arts and technologies.

DIRECTIONS:
Location – Oatland Island Wildlife Center | 711 Sandtown Rd, Savannah, GA 31410

From the Downtown.
1.) Head East on Presidents Street towards Tybee

2.)  At Barley Dr before the Islands Expressway flyover, turn right

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3.) Barley Dr will bend right and turn into Sandtown Rd

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4.) 50meters after the bend in road, turn left into Oatland Island Wildlife Center and onto Barley Dr

5.) Go all the way to the main building and park in back!

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