Oceanographer

Robert Ballard, the renowned oceanographer and explorer, delivered an engaging address at Connecticut College in 2007. Drawing upon his experiences in discovering historic shipwrecks like the Titanic, He emphasized the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and interdisciplinary thinking in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. He told the graduating class to seek adventure and make meaningful contributions to the world, much like his own groundbreaking discoveries beneath the ocean’s depths.