Ocean Exploration Trust
Jessica Sandoval, PhD, is a founder and CEO of AquaVela LLC, a consulting company focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. As the lead network coordinator for the Accessible Ocean Technology Working Group at the Deep Ocean Observing Strategy, Jessica plans and moderates international workshops to promote low-cost ocean technology initiatives. With extensive experience as a remotely operated vehicles pilot, Jessica has conducted 33 expeditions and has held leadership roles in various engineering initiatives, including as the director of sensors and systems at the Ocean Discovery League. Jessica's academic credentials include a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC San Diego and a BS in Biological/Biosystems Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Ocean Exploration Trust
The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the ocean, seeking out new discoveries in the fields of geology, biology, maritime history, archaeology, and chemistry while pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology, education, and communications. We aim to share our story and our science with explorers via live telepresence from aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus and around the world in order to inspire people to care about the oceans and excite the next generation of explorers. We promise to bring our audience cutting edge exploration, live from the bottom of the ocean as we explore seascapes that have never been explored before.