Danny Collins

Danny Collins, from Newton, Massachusetts, is pursuing a PhD in oceans at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. He graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in marine science and conservation and biology, and a minor in visual and media studies. Danny is interested in developing ecotechnologies to enhance ocean health. His research on marine and synthetic biology has led to journal articles, conference presentations, and pending patents. Danny was a national finalist for the Collegiate Inventors Competition and a People’s Choice Award recipient for his work on NucleoTide, an ocean health monitoring system. His passion for science communication led him to co-found TIDE Talks, a marine biology speaker series modeled after TED Talks. Danny was a high jumper on Duke’s track and field team and a Team IMPACT Fellow, matching Duke athletic teams with children with serious illnesses. He was a Rachel Carson Scholar and a Bonaventura Research Scholar.