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Date: June 23-25, 2006
Venue: Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory @ NASA Johnson Space Center,
Houston, Texas
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| Overview: The MATE Center and the Marine Technology Society’s ROV Committee are partnering with Ocean.US and the Ocean Research Interactive Observatory Networks (ORION) Program to organize our 5th annual international student ROV design and building competition Employers - industry, businesses, and research organizations – and working professionals are becoming involved in the event by sponsoring the competing student teams. |
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To increase the awareness and visibility of marine technical fields, educational and career opportunities, and potential employers. |
| To help students develop the skills necessary to enter careers in technical fields. These skills include the ability to work as a team, problem solve, think critically, troubleshoot, communicate effectively, and manage projects. |
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To connect students and educators with employers and working professionals. These connections result in collaborations where professionals mentor the students, complementing what they are learning in the classroom, and employers have the opportunity to evaluate the students as potential employees. |
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To highlight the technological and operational aspects of ocean observing systems and promote understanding of the impact that they have on science, society, and the economy. |
