Maritime Academy Climate Symposium
MISSION STATEMENT: The Maritime Academy Climate Symposium cultivates student-led discourse, awareness, and solutions to the climate challenge through innovation in transportation, energy, science, and business.
VISION STATEMENT: Maritime Academy students and future professionals in the maritime industry will be aware and prepared for the future dynamics of the maritime industry in a changing climate.
The goals of this event include providing knowledge on the ways in which climate change will impact future job prospects and infrastructure, inspiring hope in climate change resilience, and shedding light on opportunities for growth. This year’s theme is Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry – Future Challenges & Opportunities.
Speakers
The speakers have expertise and knowledge spanning across this year’s topic ranging from policy to technology and each bring their unique perspective to the conversation.
Registration & Information
Space is limited, please register to guarantee entry.
If you have a group that would like to attend, please contact robert.jacobs@mma.edu.
Do you have a question that you would like to have answered during this event? Enter it below and we will do our best to have it addressed.
Tentative schedule
| March 27, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch & Learn with panelists and Symposium sponsors |
| 3:00-3:05 | Introduction of Symposium Environmental Action Club |
| 3:05-3:10 | Welcome Jerald S. 'Jerry' Paul, President of Maine Maritime Academy |
| 3:10-3:20 | National Policy Perspective Senator Angus King, U.S. Senate |
| 3:20-3:40 | Keynote Non-Profit Perspective Megan O'Leary, Blue Sky Maritime Coalition |
| 3:40-3:55 | Research Perspective Chris Gearhart, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) |
| 3:55-4:10 | Industry Perspective John McDonald, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) |
| 4:10-4:25 | Commercial Perspective Jim Mundth, Caterpillar Marine |
| 4:25-4:40 | Implementation Perspective Linette Casey, Siemens Energy |
| 4:40-4:50 | Break Student Perspective (Prerecorded) |
| 4:50-5:45 | Panel Discussion Moderator: Environmental Action Club member |
| 5:45-5:50 | Closing Remarks Climate Symposium Working Group |
| 6:00-7:00 | Reception Location: Harborview Room, Alfond Student Center |
– Do I need to register to attend in-person?
Space is limited in Delano Auditorium and entry is only guaranteed to individuals that have preregistered.
– How do I participate remotely?
- Watch livestream of the Symposium. (access below)
- Setup a watch party with others
- Add questions and comments via YouTube live chat
- Submit questions prior to event using Have a Question for Panel Discussion form on this page
In 2020, MMA’s Corning School of Ocean Studies launched its new Coastal and Marine Environmental Science (CMES) program, geared at training the next generation of coastal resource managers and scientists. Learn more about our CMES program at https://mainemaritime.edu/ocean-studies/coastal-marine-environmental-science/.
Maritime Academies across the country will be receiving new training ships in the coming years, called National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). Increased fuel efficiency is a key design goal for the new NSMVs. Learn more about the increased efficiency of these new vessels at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNmbreNQlF8.
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of the Maritime Academy Climate Symposium? There are two levels of sponsorship available:
Level 1 | Symposium reception sponsor ($500) – As a benefit to reception sponsorship, we would indicate the company’s logo under MACS Reception sponsorship on our website and offer table space at the reception event for promotion.
Level 2 | Symposium event sponsor (between $1,000-$5,000) – As a benefit to event sponsorship, we would indicate the company’s logos on promotional material, offer space on our website for video or resources highlighting company’s work in the renewable energy space, and could organize a lunch and learn with MMA students and MACS participants on 3/27. For larger Symposium-level sponsorship, we could also provide table space to display your materials outside of the MACS auditorium space.
Please contact Kerry Whittaker at kerry.whittaker@mma.edu for more sponsorship information or to become a part.
2023 Event Sponsors
2023 Event Reception Sponsors
Questions
Please contact Robert Jacobs of the Environmental Action Club.
2022 Speakers
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