There is more info in our new preprint:

INQUIRE-Search: A Framework for Interactive Discovery in Large-Scale Biodiversity Databases

arxiv.org/abs/2511.15656

And a big thanks to TED Conferences and Bezos Earth Fund for putting on the AI for Climate and Nature event at NY Climate Week! You can read more about it here: countdown.ted.com/ai-for-clima...

The work has been supported in part by my @schmidtsciences.bsky.social AI2050 fellowship, and the Schmidt Virtual Institute of Scientific Software has recently supported our effort to deploy the tool on iNaturalist in partnership with the @gatechengineers.bsky.social SSEC (ssecenter.cc.gatech.edu)

This work is a collaboration with a large team of diverse ecologists, led by my students Edward Vendrow, @juliachae.bsky.social and @rupakvendhan.bsky.social.

It started, as many AI efforts to address new challenges do, with the development of a benchmark: inquire-benchmark.github.io (NeurIPS 24)

Watch the full talk at go.ted.com/sarabeery

If you're interested in learning more about the science behind it, we've just released a preprint describing the methodology and the tool we've built: arxiv.org/abs/2511.15656

It was great to have you!! You have led by example, showing the CV community the opportunities that are possible when we engage thoughtfully and constructively with other disciplines ❤️

Badass birders braving the rain this morning!! We got soaked, saw cool birds, and got a beautiful rainbow as a reward 🌈

10/21:

CVBirdWalk!!!! Meeting 7am at Ala Moana Park, by the pond near the parking lot.

At 11:45am I’ll be with @justin-kay.bsky.social presenting our highlight poster on Consensus-Driven active Model Selection

At 1:30pm I’ll be co-chairing Oral session 2B on Efficient Learning

10/20:

I'll be at our Computer Vision for Ecology Workshop (323 B) most of the day, and moderating a FUN panel there at 2:10pm.

Giving a talk at the Curated Data for Efficient Learning workshop (304A) at 10am

At 6pm you’ll find me at the AI for Conservation Happy Hour at Barefoot Bar :)

Of course, there are lots of AMAZING places to see birds on the island, so consider this an opportunity to find bird buddies to coordinate bigger adventures with later in the week :)

We went back and forth a bunch on location, but since local transport in Waikiki can be a bit tricky decided to stay within walking distance of the conference center. We'll be taking an early-morning walk through Ala Moana Park, and will make it back before the first oral session!