Rate My Video, Please!

Well, I've posted my video for the Island Reef Job and it's finally been accepted.

I'd really appreciate it if you could watch my video and rate it. A high rating may increase my chances of getting the job. You only have one chance to vote, so click only once on the appropriate star! To rate my video, follow the link below and click on the, ahem, 5th star to the right of the video (see image below), thus giving me a 5-star rating!

http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/filCW1FjpwA.

You can vote multiple times but I think only once per login per computer. I don't know how long you have to vote before they lock the video, but it looks like we have at least a day or two.

Thanks so much for your time -- it's been nice reconnecting with many of you. I'm happy to know that I have such wonderful friends (and family) who will still talk to me after so many years of neglect.

I'll let you all know how it turns out. We're not too optimistic about our chances, but it's been a fun process and I'm glad to have brought all of you along with us.

Some Thoughts About the Island Reef Job

Click the link below to read about my motivation for applying and background on the video.

http://wewalksoftly.blogspot.com/

10 Things I Can't Wait To Do In and Around the Great Barrier Reef

• Diving the GBR across all of the Whitsunday Islands, particularly Bait Reef Marine Park.
• Camping on Whitsunday Island and enjoying time on Whitehaven Beach.
• Explore the walking trails on Hamilton Island.
• Sailing among the Whitsunday Islands.
• Take a multi-day sea kayaking trip in the Whitsunday Islands.
• Explore the Whitsundays by seaplane and/or helicopter tour.
• Spend a day, and perhaps a night, at Reefworld.
• Explore and camp at Lindeman Island National Park.
• Visit the Koala Gallery WIldlife Experience on Hamilton Island.
• Explore the rainforest, beaches, and coral reef of Daydream Island, capping off the days with a movie at the outdoor cinema.

My Video Application

Here's my video application for the Island Reef Job. Enjoy!

Musical Credits
The music for my video application was written by Mike Lemmo and was performed by Mike and Jon Nellen, two students at my school. (Jon also produced the work.) Mike and Jon graciously gave me permission to use their original work in my video and I think it fits the mood perfectly. Thanks, guys! You can see what Mike is up to at http://www.youtube.com/user/mikelemmo.

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My 60-second video application for the Island Reef Job goes by too quickly. So here's another version of the video that has a more relaxed feel, but was too long to submit to Tourism Queensland. Enjoy!

Mike and Jon can't credit for the ABBA tune ("Take a Chance on Me") that plays along with this video.

My Island Reef Job Credentials

I've been documenting my family's adventures for over a decade. Here's a sampling of our excursions, which provides firm evidence of our novelty seeking gene. (I also list why I believe I have what it takes to do this job well.)

My Websites and Blogs WeWalkSoftly.blogspot.com. My blog on the adventures my family and I have had. ReefJob.blogspot.com. The companion blog to my Island Reef Job video application. BasicX and Robotics. The support website for my robotics textbook. My Excel Tutorial. My fairly famous tutorial on using Microsoft Excel. (At least, it's the 5th link on Google.) Clemson University Undergraduate Physics Labs. (I authored this site, but no longer maintain it.) My Publications BasicX and Robotics: The Art of Making Machines Think, Robodyssey Systems, LLC, 2005. ISBN 0-9771239-0-1. Physics 124, Tavenner Publishing, 2001. ISBN 978-1-930208-23-0. Physics 223, Tavenner Publishing 2001. ISBN 978-1-930208-60-5. Physics 224, Tavenner Publishing, 2001. ISBN 978-1-930208-61-2. Environmental Sensing in a Robotics Curriculum. Servo Magazine, 2007. Numerous publications in refereed research journals. My Resume Resume (PDF version) My Education M.S. Physics, Clemson University, 2005. 3.56/4.00 GPA. Conducted ionospheric and auroral experiments using rockets and ground-based radars. B.S. Physics with Honors in Experimental Astrophysics, Millsaps College, 1987. Magna cum Laude, 3.66/4.00 GPA. Other Relevant Experiences PADI Rescue diver, certified 1994. Lifeguard, 1985-91. Teacher of physics, computer programming, robotics, astronomy, etc. (all levels from pre-K to graduate school), 1989-present. Coordinator and facilitator of robotics workshops for teachers. Founder of KOCO Designs, a website design company, 1996. Father of two children. IT Coordinator, 1996-99. My wife and I have worked in and lead service trips to four continents. My family and I enjoy SCUBA diving, snorkeling, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, camping, cycling, and other adventures. My Pictures Personal photo albums My Videos Past Video Projects Developing an Awareness of Nature in Children. (MPG Movie). This was a project for Kathleen's undergraduate work. Rafting on the Delaware River. (WMV Movie). A short movie of my Conceptual Physics Class having fun on the nearby Delaware River on their homemade raft. Leopards Baseball 2006. (WMV Movie). A funny video of my daughter's baseball team when she was in kindergarten. SPIRIT II -- George School in Space. (WMV Movie). This is short documentary of the work my physics and computer programming students did for the SPIRIT II rocket campaign, which was a joint research project involving NASA, Clemson University, Penn State University, and George School. Compass Math. (MPG Movie). A video tutorial on making trigonometry come to life using a magnetic compass. Robotics educational videos. About 100 educational (and not-so-educational) robotics videos from my classes on YouTube. Here are some of my favorites: Robot Madness George School 2006 George School Robotics Video 2007-0 GS Robot Extinguishes Flame Trinity College, 2006 Sumo Wrestling Robots January 2008 Chris Kerr's Human-Actuated Robotic Gripper -- George School Ben Biros's Robosapien Project -- George School 2008 Ben and Gil's Maze Solving Robots with onboard camer Walter Stephenson's Intelligent Maze Solving Robot -- George School 2007 Omar Mustardo's Super-Intelligent Tabletop Robot -- George School 2007 Archer's 2nd Grade Robot Challenges December 2006 Mini DARPA Robot Takes First Steps

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