Michael Archer, currently a Professor and head of the Evolution of Earth & Life Sciences Research Group at University of New South Wales, became obsessed with fossils at the age of 11. His previous education and accomplishments include receiving his undergraduate education at Princeton University, then receiving his PhD in the University of Western Australia, becoming Curator of Mammals at the Queensland Museum, Lecturer in the University of New South Wales and Director of the Australian Museum in Sydney.

To learn more about de-extinction, please visit Revive & Restore (the organizer of TEDxDeExtinction) here:http://longnow.org/revive/

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)