What do a chemist, a cyborg anthropologist, an underwater archaeologist, a crisis mapper, and 11 other scientists have in common? Aside from being very specialized and determined researchers, they comprise the class of 15 new National Geographic Emerging Explorers for 2012. “National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring young adventurers, scientists, photographers, and storytellers–explorers who are already making a difference early in their careers. To help the Emerging Explorers realize their potential, National Geographic awards each of them $10,000 for research and exploration.”