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www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 19 cepts. The textbook concludes with author bios, appendices, glossary, and index. The varied expertise of the three co- authors combines to provide a very readable mix of science, design and fabrication tips, and pedagogy. Dr. Steven W. Moore completed his Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of California (UC) Berkeley and UC San Francisco and currently teaches courses in marine biology, physics, and electron- ics/robotics at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB). Harry Bohm has a pragmatic back- ground in diving, workboats, and serving as manager for Simon Fraser University’s Underwater Research Lab. He conceived of the Sea Perch ROV project that is now in wide use in many science classes and clubs across the United States. Vickie Jensen, co-author and editor of the textbook, earned her maritime water- wings as editor of Westcoast Mariner Magazine, traveling aboard tugs, tankers, fishing boats, dredges, or charter craft each month. She and Harry Bohm co-authored Build Your Own Underwater Robot and Build Your Own Programmable Lego Submersible. Illustrator Nola Johnston specializes in educational and interpretive design and illustra- tion, as well as teaching design cours- es. This is her third underwater robotics book. Jill Zande, textbook project coordinator, is the MATE Center's Associate Director and coor- dinator of its ROV competition pro- gram. She has spent the last 10+ years working with her team to excite and engage thousands of students and teachers from around the world in hands-on science, technology, engi- neering, and math learning experi- ences.
