Currents Newsletter

MTS monthly NEWSLETTER

Currents

Currents brings together the most important updates and opportunities from across MTS—spotlighting emerging technologies, member achievements, and community impact—so you stay informed, connected, and positioned to grow within the marine technology field.

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Currents is more than a newsletter—it’s a reflection of the people, achievements, and ideas shaping the MTS community. Submit your news, explore past editions, and stay connected through member-exclusive insights.

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Help shape the story of marine technology. Share key updates, milestones, and achievements from across the community by submitting your news and photos for consideration in the newsletter.

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Newsletter Archive

Explore the Currents Newsletter archive—a record of MTS insights, updates, and perspectives shaping the marine technology community. The full archive is available exclusively to MTS members.

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Why Members Read Currents

About Currents

Learn what you’ll find in each issue, how to submit news for publication, and the guidelines for contributing content to Currents.

Inside Each Issue

Each month, Currents brings together a curated mix of news, insights, and opportunities from across the MTS community.

Calls to Action — Opportunities to submit abstracts, papers, award nominations, and industry surveys.
Journal & Publications — Highlights from the MTS Journal and relevant technical publications shaping our field.
MTS News — Updates on society programs, initiatives, partnerships, and leadership announcements.
Events & Webinars — Details on upcoming webinars, workshops, Section and Committee events, and global conferences.
On the Hill — Government and policy updates that influence ocean science, technology, and industry.
Student & ECOP Opportunities — Scholarships, internships, competitions, and professional development resources.
Member Spotlights — Stories of innovation, creativity, and impact from across the MTS community.
New Member Highlights — A warm welcome to individuals and organizations newly joining the MTS network.

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Individuals advancing marine technology through research, collaboration, and leadership.

Examples of what you can share:

Section and Committee meetings or activities
Workshops, tours, and site visits
Competitions, student programs, and community outreach
New facilities, partnerships, or technological capabilities
Awards, achievements, or project milestones

Submit news, photos, and updates to: news@mtsociety.org.

Submission Guidelines

Article Guidelines

Focus on the basics: who, what, when, where, and why
Length is flexible. If the article is long, the editor may refine and return it for review
Include names, titles, organizations, and correct spellings
Quotes are welcome—identify the speaker and their role
Share any upcoming events you’d like publicized

Photo Guidelines

Submit high-resolution images (300 dpi) in original format—please do not crop, compress, or resize
Event without a full article, strong photos may be included with a caption
Event photos, action shots, and images of equipment in use are especially valuable

Submission Deadlines

Submissions are due the second Friday of each month for the upcoming issue. For example, items for the February issue must be received by the second Friday of February.