Waymo Talks with Mark Shand, Wyant College Alumnus and Lidar Software Engineer

Recent alumnus (Wyant College, MS '22), and Watts Up! featured Grad Dad, was interviewed by his employer, Waymo, to discuss his work on lidar and driverless vehicles. In the article, Waymo shares that "Today, Mark released a new optical model he developed that helps researchers progress and test laser capabilities in different lighting conditions. The optical model—unique for its portability, accessibility and simplicity—offers new insights into the interactions of lasers with a broad selection of people across a range of viewing conditions." Enjoy reading the full article here, and find out more about how Wyant College graduates are impacting the world.