Upper Schoolers Zoom with record-breaking researcher

The Upper Schoolers were honored to have a Zoom call on May 2 with Dr. Joseph Dituri, who is currently completing the historic Project Neptune 100 mission by living 100 days in an underwater habitat in a lagoon in Key Largo, Florida. Dituri answered student questions and shared his research into human biology, the effects of being under compression for 100 days, and how his work can be used for space travel. Dituri explained how his 28-year career in the U.S. Navy as a saturation diving officer sparked his interest in science and encouraged the Upper Schoolers to seek all pathways to find their passion for learning. “It doesn’t matter what a test says or where you go. Remember these things with certainty: have balance in your life and search for your own happiness. Whatever makes you happy is going to be the thing that floats your boat,” Dituri said. Dituri is set to emerge from his underwater habitat in June while the Upper School marine biology trip will be at Marine Lab in Key Largo.