The MATE Center and MTS's ROV Committee invite you to join the following
organizations as sponsors of this exciting and educational event:
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 | Academy of Construction Apprenticeships
and the Academy of Construction Apprenticeships offer the largest multi-trade apprenticeship program in Florida. The program includes training in air conditioning, welding, plumbing, carpentry, electronics, and surveying, among others.
http://www.penmarketing.com/school |
 | Aquatic Sciences, Inc.
is an employee-owned Canadian environmental consulting and engineering firm that specializes in industrial water and wastewater environmental management and research.
http://www.aquaticsciences.com |
 | Borland Software Corporation
Borland Software Corporation is the leading provider of technology that helps companies develop, deploy, and integrate software applications. Delivering best-in-class solutions dedicated to interoperability, Borland allows enterprises of all sizes to move into web-based computing while continuing to leverage the benefits of legacy systems.
http://www.borland.com |
 | Brevard Community College (BCC)
has four full-service campuses located along Florida's Space Coast, as well as an extension center at the Kennedy Space Center. BCC offers an Associate of Arts degree as well as more than 12 Associate of Science degree programs and approximately 45 Certificate programs, both of which prepare students for a wide array of technical and professional careers.
http://web2010.brevard.cc.fl.us |
 | Carrillo Underwater Systems (CUS)
manufactures and distributes high quality underwater equipment – lights, power supplies, cameras, cables, connectors, and communications – for divers, contractors, scientists, the military, and researchers. From creeks and streams to full ocean depth, CUS is here to meet your underwater needs.
http://www.carrillounderwater.com |
 | Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER)
Marine Operations provides consulting and marine engineering services to a variety of commercial, environmental, and scientific concerns, with special emphasis on support of underwater operations.
http://www.doer-inc.com |
 | DeepArch
MIT's research group "DeepArch" (Deepwater Archaeology) is developing methodology for archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the world's oceans (to 6,000 meters deep) using advanced robotics and submersibles.
http://web.mit.edu/sts/deeparch/ |
 | Desert Star Systems
- innovative ocean technology. Desert Star specializes in high performance digital signal processing and underwater engineering, including sonar navigation systems.
http://www.desertstar.com |
 | Dive Patches International (DPI)
designs and manufactures custom embroidered patches, enamel pins, and other specialty items. DPI created the patches for the MATE/MTS ROV Committee national competition
http://www.divepatches.com |
 | IEEE's Oceanic Engineering Society
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) is a nonprofit worldwide professional asssociation and the leading authority in electrotechnical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics. The Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) is concerned with the advancement of the theory and practice of electrotechnology as applied to the ocean environment and promotes close cooperation and exchange of technical information among its members and the engineering community. The society has several technical committees covering a wide spectrum of disciplines related to the use of emerging techniques to enable efficient and practical uses of systems in the ocean environment. One of these is centered on the design and development of underwater vehicles hence the interest in the efforts of the MATE Center.
http://www.oceanicengineering.org/index.cfm |
 | Impulse
Impulse has supplied the underwater industry with the highest quality connectors and cable assemblies since 1978. Impulse is now a world leader in the design and manufacture of electrical and optical interconnection systems for a wide range of harsh environments.
http://www.impulse-ent.com |
 | Inshore Divers, Inc.
provides services in support of the unique underwater environments inherent to coastal and inland waters and the structures therein. In addition to routine diving inspection and repair, Inshore offers a wide range of specialty work, including ROV operations.
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 | Interstate Batteries
Interstate Batteries is a leader in battery marketing and distribution, and we have a tremendous network that provides consumers with every battery for every need.
http://www.ibsa.com |
 | Kongsberg Simrad
is the leader in providing underwater imaging technology and is recognized worldwide for supplying marine electronics for the offshore and ocean survey markets.
http://www.kongsbergsimrad.com |
 | Marine and Ocean Technology Network (MOTN)
is a collaborative whose purpose is promoting, supporting, and expanding New England marine technology manufacturing businesses.
http://www.motn.org |
 | Marine Technology Society
The mission of the Marine Technology Society mission is to disseminate marine science and technical knowledge; promote and support education for marine scientists, engineers, and technicians; advance the development of tools and procedures required to explore, study, and further the responsible and sustainable use of the oceans; and provide services that create a broader understanding of the relevance of the marine sciences to other technologies, arts, and human affairs.
http://www.mtsociety.org |
 | Marine Technology Society ROV Committee
The Marine Technology Society's ROV Committee was created in 1978 with the mission to promote interchange of technical information among industrial, academic, defense, and other organizations in the areas of ROVs, undersea robotics, and artificial intelligence; provide speakers to academic institutions to increase the participation of students in the society; and produce technical publications related to ROV technology.
http://www.rov.org |
 | Marine Technology Society-New England section
The Marine Technology Society-New England section is a multidisciplinary ocean and marine network in the New England area.
http://www.mtsociety.org/sections/new_england/index.html |
 | MIT Museum
Founded in 1971, the MIT Museum presents exhibitions and programs that explore the foundations and frontiers of science and technology. The Museum provides a window on the research being done behind laboratory doors at MIT, and gives visitors the opportunity to investigate technological innovation.
http://web.mit.edu/museum/index.html |
 | MIT's Department of Ocean Engineering
offers degrees in naval architecture and ocean engineering. Its goal is to develop the knowledge and technology to foster and enable the wise and effective use, development, and preservation of the ocean and its natural resources.
http://www.oe.mit.edu |
 | Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is a center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology. MBARI emphasizes the peer relationship between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation.
http://www.mbari.org |
 | Monterey Peninsula College (MPC)
The Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Foundation was established to support education at MPC that is higher in quality than what is afforded through State funding. The MPC Foundation raises fund for captial improvements, instructional equipment, technology upgrades, and other critical needs.
http://www.mpc.edu/apps/page.asp |
 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Prototype Laboratory
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Prototype Laboratory at the Kennedy Space Center supports NASA’s mission to be a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration as well as science and technology in general.
http://www.nasa.gov |
 | National Science Foundation (NSF)
is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950. NSF’s mission to promote the progress of science, to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare, and to secure the national defense.
http://www.nsf.gov |
 | National Undersea Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (NURC/UNCW)
The National Undersea Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (NURC/UNCW) is the southeast U.S. regional center for NOAA's Undersea Research Program (NURP). NURC/UNCW uses advanced diving technologies to support NOAA's role as steward of ocean resources and the agency responsible for understanding the ocean's role in weather and climate.
http://www.uncwil.edu/nurc |
 | National Undersea Research Center for the North Atlantic and Great Lakes (NURC-NA&GL)
The National Undersea Research Center for the North Atlantic and Great Lakes (NURC-NA&GL) is one of six undersea centers established by NOAA's National Undersea Research Program (NURP) to provide the research community the support needed to work underwater. As part of the University of Connecticut, NURC-NA&GL also contributes to the research enterprise of the institution.
http://www.nurc.uconn.edu |
 | Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
The largest of the Navy's five systems commands, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) engineers, builds, and supports America's Fleet of ships and combat systems. Accounting for nearly one-fifth of the Navy's budget, NAVSEA manages more than 130 acquisition programs. Its world class team of professionals provide virtual support anywhere and anytime to ensure the Fleet remains ready and capable.
http://www.navsea.navy.mil |
 | NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuary Program serves as the trustee for a system of thirteen underwater parks, encompassing more than 18,000 square miles of America's marine and Great Lakes waters. Since passage of the National Marine Sanctuary Act in 1972, the sanctuary program has conducted scientific research, monitoring, explorations, educational programs, and outreach to enhance public understanding of the marine environment.
http://www.sanctuaries.noaa.gov |
 | NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration
The Office of Ocean Exploration is NOAA's center for new activities to explore and better understand our oceans. This office supports expeditions, exploration projects, and a number of related field campaigns for the purpose of discovery and documentation of ocean voyages.
http://www.explore.noaa.gov |
 | Nuytco Research Ltd.
is a world leader in the development and operation of undersea technology.
http://www.nuytco.com |
 | Ocean News & Technology
is a publication that reports on the latest ocean industry news, events, and technology developments around the world.
http://www.ocean-news.com |
 | Oceaneering International, Inc.
is an advanced technology company that provides engineered services and hardware to customers that operate in marine, space, and other harsh environments.
http://www.oceaneering.com |
 | Oceanic Applied Sciences and Environmental Solutions (OASES)
is a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to scientific research and education. Its purpose is to conduct scientific research and use the results to both raise awareness and educate the public about ocean and environmental issues. OASES specializes in aquaculture, hydroponics, alternative energy systems, and ocean engineering.
http://www.newoases.org/index.htm |
 | Oceanic Imaging Consultants, Inc.
Oceanic Imaging Consultants, Inc. provides solutions for mapping the seafloor for the world’s military, commercial, and academic markets.
http://www.oicinc.com |
 | Office of Naval Research (ONR)
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.
http://www.onr.navy.mil/ |
 | Outland Technology, Inc.
designs and manufactures a broad range of high quality video and audio products using high volume components adapted for specific applications.
http://www.outlandtech.com |
 | Payload Systems, Inc.
For nearly 20 years Payload Systems has provided preeminent science and engineering services enabling investigators to achieve their research and exploration goals on earth, under water, and in space.
http://www.payload.com |
 | Perry Slingsby Systems
specializes in the engineering design and manufacture of ROVs for the international oil and gas, telecommunications, military, nuclear, and other related markets.
http://www.perryslingsbysystems.com |
 | Prizm, Inc.
is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic telemetry systems specializing in video, data, arcnet, Ethernet, and sonar interface and media converter systems. Prizm also offers a variety of custom engineering and manufacturing services.
http://www.prizminc.com |
 | Quester Tangent Corporation
has developed an unparallelled suite of digital acoustic seabed classification products and services with a broad range of applications, including classification of single beam, multibeam and sidescan sonar data.
http://marine.questertangent.com |
 | RoboTech Center
located in Nashua, NH is a state-of-art technology center for children that provides programs to foster awareness and interest in Robotics, alternative renewable energy devices and Web technologies. Please visit www.robotechcenter.com or contact Naveena Swamy, Founder & Executive Director 603-888-6102.
http://www.robotechcenter.com |
 | Roper Resources
is your one-stop shop for remote/robotic equipment. From the deep ocean environment to hazardous waste sites, Roper Resources has the product to assist you in your tasks.
http://www.roperresources.com |
 | Saipem America
Saipem America is a subsea and hazardous environment service and engineering company. Sonsub builds and uses underwater intervention tools to tackle subsea and hazardous environmental and technological problems.
http://www.saipem.eni.it/index.asp |
 | Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)
is celebrating its 100th year as a leader and innovator in oceanography and marine technology. The Birch Aquarium is the interpretive center for SIO, bringing its ocean science to the students, educators, and the general public in the La Jolla area and around the world. The Birch Aquarium is proud to sponsor the Southern California Regional ROV Fly-Off, part of the MATE/MTS ROV Committee national competition.
http://sio.ucsd.edu |
 | SEA CON
SEA CON® is a world leader of underwater electric and fiber optic connectors and switches. The company is a proud sponsor of the MATE Center ROV competition program and the Marine Technology Society.
http://www.seaconbrantner.com |
 | Sea Technology magazine
Sea Technology magazine, published monthly and circulated in more than 105 countries, is the worldwide information leader for marine business, science, and engineering for commercial and military applications.
http://www.sea-technology.com |
 | SeaBotix, Inc.
manufactures the only low cost, fully functional ROV in the world - the Little Benthic Vehicle or LBV, a sophisticated underwater inspection and exploration tool that is simple to operate, inexpensive to own, and extremely capable.
http://www.seabotix.com |
 | SeaView
is a global leader in underwater video cameras, offering full color and infra-red systems starting at $119.99. SeaView’s commercial cameras are used for pier, ship, and bottom inspection and are great for minimizing dives.
http://www.seaview.com |
 | Simon Fraser University's School of Engineering Science
is nationally recognized for the quality of its research and educational programs. The school produces well-educated, innovative engineer/scientists with excellent entrepreneurial skills and attitudes oriented to new technologies.
http://www.ensc.sfu.ca |
 | Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology's (SCWIST)
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology's (SCWIST) mission is to promote and empower women in science and technology. SCWIST is a non-profit voluntary association, established in 1981.
http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/scwist/ |
 | Sound Ocean Systems, Inc. (SOSI)
incorporated in 1978 with one goal: provide quality marine systems, components and designs at realistic costs through innovative engineering, design and manufacturing practices. Since then, SOSI has designed and manufactured reliable, cost-effective systems and components for United States government agencies, academic institutions, and private companies, as well as international clients.
http://www.soundocean.com |
 | Stanley-ZAG
is a worldwide brand leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of high quality products for the home, hardware, storage, gardening and office markets. Stanley-ZAG products are innovative, aesthetic, durable, attractively priced, and take into account the needs of customers, suppliers, and the environment.
http://www.stanleyworks.com/bu_consumer_storage.asp |
 | Stolt Offshore, Inc.
is a leading contractor to the oil and gas industry that specializes in technologically sophisticated offshore and subsea engineering and flowline and pipeline lay, construction, inspection, and maintenance services.
http://www.stoltoffshore.com |
 | Subsalve USA
Subsalve USA designs and manufactures recreation and commercial underwater lift bags using state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing techniques. Subsalve underwater lift bags - engineered from the bottom up!
http://www.subsalve.com |
 | The Applied Research Laboratory of the Pennsylvania State University
is a university center of research excellence in naval science and technologies with preeminence in undersea missions and related areas.
http://www.arl.psu.edu |
 | The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit research and development laboratory engaged in applied research, engineering development, technology transfer, and advanced technical education. Draper’s inertial navigation systems are used worldwide for safe and accurate guidance, navigation, and control of military and commercial aircraft, undersea vehicles, strategic and tactical missiles, and manned and unmanned aircraft.
http://www.draper.com |
 | The Historical Diving Society (HDS)
was formed in 1990 in the UK by a group of enthusiasts whose aim is to preserve and protect diving heritage. The Society publishes its own journal, holds meetings, gives lectures, and has a working equipment group that seeks to preserve classic equipment in a usable form.
http://www.thehds.com/ |
 | The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, the 13th National Marine Sanctuary, is a partnership between NOAA and the state of Michigan for the cooperative management and protection of Thunder Bay's underwater cultural resources.
http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/glsr/thunderbay |
 | UnderWater Magazine
is the bi-monthly journal of the Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc. It is published by Doyle Publishing Company for the commercial diving, ROV, and underwater industries.
http://www.underwater.com |
 | VideoRay
makes ROVs more accessible to more people who want to explore and capture the undersea world on video. VideoRay brings ROVs within the reach of boaters and divers for recreation, science, education, search and rescue, and dam inspections.
http://www.videoray.com |
 | Walden Media
Walden Media believes that quality entertainment is inherently educational, and that by providing children, parents, and educators with a wide range of great entertainment—from books and film, to live theater and interactive venues—it can capture young imaginations, rekindle curiosity and demonstrate the rewards of knowledge and virtue.
Walden Media - recapturing imagination, rekindling curiosity.
http://www.walden.com |
 | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is a private, independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers of ocean science. WHOI's mission is to develop and effectively communicate a fundamental understanding of the processes and characteristics governing how the oceans function and how they interact with the Earth as a whole.
http://www.whoi.edu |
