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Question 7 transcript:
"In my area of research, mathematics, science, including physics, also a passion - you've got to be excited about what you do. You've got to have the technical skills, but the excitement and the passion is what carries you through the hard spots. When you face a challenge and you come back and you hit a wall. What's going to get you over that wall? Well, it's your passion, your excitement and your drive - so that's what is required."

1. How did you first become interested in science?
2. What is the focus of your research and why did you choose this field of study?
3. What have been some of the recent discoveries in obstacle avoidance and navigation?
4. How do you use acoustics to detect and avoid underwater obstacles?
5. What challenges have you faced in studying obstacle avoidance?
6. What has most surprised you about avoiding obstacles and navigating?
7. What skills are important in your area of research?
8. What are the opportunities in ocean engineering? Can people without PhD's participate in some way in this type of research?
9. What is the greatest impact/relevance of your research?
10. What continues to inspire you about your work?
11. What advice would you give a high school student who expressed an interst in pursuing a career in your field?