In its third year, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) EMERGE (Emerging Leaders in Marine Technology) program provided critical support for promising ocean professionals to attend the OCEANS Halifax 2024 Conference. This year, the program hosted 14 participants and included attendees from all backgrounds: early career professionals, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) MTS Student Section recently hosted an Summer Camp in August aimed at introducing young students, some as young as 8 years old, to maritime industry. This initiative successfully gathered over 100 students from more than 20 different schools to learn about the vast opportunities within marine, offshore, ocean, and safety fields. Throughout the camp, participants were introduced to the significance of the maritime sector through interactive sessions.
Each year, MTS proudly awards scholarship funding to students pursuing full-time marine technology related programs. We are thrilled to present this year's recipients who have demonstrated academic excellence, innovative thinking, and a passion for advancing our understanding of the marine environment. Meet the scholarship recipients below.
Each year, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) proudly supports the growth and development of emerging professionals in the field of marine technology through our EMERGE Program. We are excited to introduce this year's participants, who have exhibited outstanding dedication and a strong commitment to advancing marine technology. Meet the individuals:
In its second year, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) EMERGE (Emerging Leaders in Marine Technology) program provided critical support for promising ocean professionals to attend the OCEANS Gulf Coast 2023 Conference. This year, the program expanded to 14 participants and included attendees from all backgrounds: community college students, early career professionals, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
