In this episode of the Class E Podcast, Furman professor Dr. Suresh Muthukrishnan shares how he uses drones in Earth, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences. He explains how drone innovation can assess the damage caused by natural disasters and help relief programs reach those affected. Muthukrishnan has implemented his research in this innovative use of drone technology within his classroom and around the world creating the first African Drone and Data Academy in partnership with UNICEF.

Guest: Suresh Muthukrishnan, Ph.D. 

Link to the academy: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/AfricanDroneAcademy

Host: Mary Sturgill

Producers: Kayla Patterson and Eliza Polich