Code to Canopy: From Western to XPRIZE Rainforest
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Neal Digre
WWU Alum and $10 million XPRIZE Recipient
How do you go from barely knowing how to code to deploying AI-driven biodiversity sensors in the middle of the Amazon rainforest? Listen to Neal tell stories of deploying cutting-edge technology in extreme conditions – amid tropical storms, mischievous monkeys, and military escorts.
Whether you're interested in computer science, AI, linguistics, conservation, or just figuring out your own career path, this talk offers insights into how curiosity and a willingness to take risks can open unexpected doors.
A WWU alum who completed bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Linguistics, Neal went on to complete a master’s degree in Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.
Read more about Neal and the project that won the XPRIZE.
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