K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics
K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at Cornell University conducts a broad range of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine bioacoustic research, often at large geographic scales. Many of their projects are applied, featuring a strong focus on the conservation of endangered species. More recently it has engaged in the development of acoustic metrics to assess biodiversity and ecosystem health. The Ceneter is also researching new ways to collect and analyze acoustic data sets using autonomous mobile systems and algorithm development.
Lisa Yang is a long-time supporter of Cornell, holding memberships in the Industrial and Labor Relations School Dean’s Advisory Council, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Administrative Board, and the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics Advisory Council. She is also a current University Trustee and a life member of the Cornell University Council. As a visionary philanthropist, Lisa has emphasized that supporting and endowing the Center for Wildlife Health helps send a message that conserving our natural environment and abiding by more mindful economic practices are critical if we are to leave a viable planet for future generations.
Center developed the open source software Raven Pro (a simple version called RAVEN LITE is for free).
Raven Pro is a software program for the acquisition, visualization, measurement, and analysis of sounds. Raven Pro provides a powerful, user-friendly research and teaching tool for scientists working with acoustic signals. Raven Pro’s highly configurable views provide unparalleled flexibility in data display.