Emerging Leaders in Marine Technology Program (EMERGE)EMERGE: A program supporting our Future Leaders in Marine TechnologyThe EMERGE program is designed to give student and early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) a guided program to enhance their experience at OCEANS Conferences. The attendance of students/ECOPs accepted into the EMERGE program will be financially supported by MTS, which can include travel, lodging and meeting registration depending on the individual needs of the participant. Once at the meeting, there will be a series of networking and professional skill development events offered to enhance their meeting experience in a way that highlights the benefits of MTS membership. Additionally, every participant will be matched with a senior mentor who will guide them throughout the conference and help them expand their professional network. For OCEANS 2023 - Gulf Coast EMERGE activities will include:Orientation (Monday September 25, 2023)On the first day of the conference, EMERGE participants are required to attend an orientation program that will introduce them to the week’s activities including events and speakers and meet their conference mentor. Mentoring ProgramEach EMERGE participant will be paired with a senior member of MTS. Senior members will act as a mentor and facilitate interactions aimed at expanding the participant’s professional network. Breakfast with MTS LeadershipEMERGE participants will join a breakfast session with MTS/OES leadership and other students and ECOPs attending the conference to learn more about the marine technology field and provide each participant with an opportunity to share their own ideas on how MTS/OCEANS can further enhance their professional trajectories in marine technology. EMERGE LoungeA dedicated space for EMERGE participants to interact with other EMERGE participants and mentors, will be available. MTS BoothEMERGE participants are required to dedicate 2 hours to assist MTS staff and council members at the MTS booth. This will provide the participants an opportunity to meet staff, council members, and participants in a more informal setting. Eligibility:
How to Apply:
Apply for the MTS EMERGE Program
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