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MTS HOUSTON WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BBQ ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

 

Learn more about this event at https://mtsociety.memberclicks.net/houston-bbq

MTS SAN DIEGO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SEPTEMBER 19

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SEASTATE PODCAST - SEASON 2, EPISODE 5

 SeaState talks with Dr. Robin Murphy about unmanned systems for disaster operations.

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TELEDYNE PODCAST

Episode 35: Managing Waterways Along the Suwannee River in Florida

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MTS AND SUT LAUNCH THE MARINE TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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MTS FORMER BOARD LEADER RICK SPINRAD CONFIRMED AS HEAD OF NOAA

On June 17, former MTS Past President Rick Spinrad was confirmed as the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Nominated by President Biden on April 22, Spinrad has four decades of experience as an ocean scientist, including previously serving as Chief Scientist, Assistant Administrator for Research, and Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management at NOAA. Prior to his time at NOAA, Spinrad served in the U.S. Navy in the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy and the Office of Naval Research. He was also the Executive Director for Research and Education at the non-profit Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education.

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NEW BOOK ABOUT PREPARING THE WORKFORCE FOR THE NEW BLUE ECONOMY

 

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MTS CELEBRATES NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH IN JUNE WITH SPECIAL OPEN ACCESS RELEASE OF THE JOURNAL

The May/June 2021 MTS Journal is available online through Ingenta.

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UN DECADE RELEASES INITIATIVES

On June 8 to celebrate World Oceans Day, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission announced the first Actions officially endorsed as part of the Ocean Decade.

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REGISTER FOR JULY 14 BLUE ECONOMY EVENT

 

The Ocean Exchange™ and MTS offer a joint webinar series – Engaging with the Blue Economy

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MTS HOLDS TWO EVENTS TO RECOGNIZE WOMEN IN MARINE TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

 

As part of the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development – Ocean Decade Laboratory Series, MTS invites you to participate in our women leadership events. REGISTER HERE! 

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OCEAN EXPLORER & WALSH AWARD WINNER EDIE RELEASES NEW BOOK


Edie Widder, Ph.D., a oceanographer, a marine biologist, and the co-founder, CEO, senior scientist at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association and the first recipient of the Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration given by MTS and SUT, recently released a new book about her exploration and discoveries in the deep sea, Below the Edge of Darkness, a Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea. For Currents, Edie discussed her new book with MTS.


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PRESIDENT BIDEN'S BUDGET REQUEST TO CONGRESS INCREASES FUNDING FOR NOAA, NSF, and NASA

 
 

On June 16, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) held a Policy Briefing for COL Members to discuss President Joe Biden’s FY22 Budget Request to Congress. The call highlighted the increases in funding to NOAA, NSF, and NASA.

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MARINE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS ARE GOING PLACES! CONNECT WITH THEM IN THE MTS CAREER CENTER

FEATURED JOBS AVAILABLE NOW!

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US NAVY RDML RON PIRET TO GIVE KEYNOTE AT OCEANS IN ACTION & PORT SECURITY SUMMIT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED - IN WATER DEMONSTRATIONS AND PORT TOURS INCLUDED

 

 U.S. Navy RDML Ron Piret, commander of the Naval Meteorology Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center, will give the keynote address at the Oceans In Action/Port Security Summit on September 1, 2021. RDML Piret, who assumed command of the Naval Meteorology Oceanography Command on June 25, will provide details on this year’s Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX), with an emphasis on the increased importance of unmanned systems in Navy Oceanography. His talk will also include plans for the future for his command. Results of ANTX tests conducted from 2020-2021 will also be presented. 

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ECOPs SECTION ELECTS OFFICERS

On June 9, the MTS Early Career Ocean Professionals section elected its first officers. Joshua Baghdady will serve as MTS ECOPs Chairperson; Camille Pagniello as Vice Chair; and Hannah Toerner will serve as Outreach Coordinator. We congratulate them and look forward to their leadership of the ECOPs section.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! OCEANS 2021 HYBRID EVENT - OCEANS 2021: SAN DIEGO - PORTO

 

This year, the OCEANS 2021 San Diego and OCEANS 2021 Porto conferences have combined and are thrilled to welcome you to the hybrid event, OCEANS 2021: San Diego – Porto. We look forward to seeing everyone in San Diego! REGISTER HERE!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 2021 OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE ​

 
 

OTC where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Join us for this hybrid conference, 16-19 August, Houston, TX. Registration open now! https://2021.otcnet.org/register

 

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR OTC 2022

OTC is now accepting paper proposals for the 2022 event! Abstracts are due 14 September 2021 and must be submitted online. https://2021.otcnet.org/technical-program/2022-call-for-papers.  The program committee is seeking abstracts on all topics related to the offshore sector, with a focus on the enhanced role of digital solutions, the energy transition, best practices in lowering carbon footprint in operations, and new areas of opportunity.

THE AMERICAN BLUE ECONOMY PODCAST EPISODE 3

The American Blue Economy Podcast, launched in April on the American Shoreline Podcast Network, a Coastal News Today production. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, CEO of Ocean STL Consulting hosts the monthly podcast. Admiral Gallaudet is the former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator, and before that Oceanographer of the Navy.

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