MATE Center Mission

MATE’s mission is to use marine technology to inspire and challenge students to learn and creatively apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to solving real-world problems in a way that strengthens critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation.  A hallmark of all MATE’s programs, products, and services is that they are aligned with ocean workforce research and trends.

The Center has five major, synergistic goals to accomplish this mission: 

• Goal 1:  Expand and strengthen academic and industry partnerships and align academic programs with workforce needs.  
• Goal 2:  Research ocean workforce trends, disseminate innovative educational products based on those trends, and encourage the integration of entrepreneurial practices into program activities.     
• Goal 3:  Provide opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate with industry and working professionals.
• Goal 4:  Provide professional development for college and secondary school faculty.
• Goal 5:  Maintain an information clearinghouse.