American Society of Naval Engineers

The countdown is on for the American Society of Naval Engineers' Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS) 2024! 🚢   This year's theme, "Status Quo or Industry 4.0/5.0?", promises to spark dynamic discussions on the future of #maritime #engineering.   Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from September 16-19 for a deep dive into the latest advancements and innovations.   With 95% of the exhibit hall already sold out, FMMS 2024 is set to be a hub of unparalleled networking opportunities, connecting government and industry leaders, technical experts, and visionaries in the field.   Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the conversation that shapes the future of fleet maintenance and modernization. See you there! Sign up Now: https://lnkd.in/geXQxVkZ     #FMMS2024 #Innovation #Networking #Technology #Industry4.0  #ExpandTheBase #SupplyChainResilience #SucceedThroughTeamwork

I have recently taken on another podcasting role. I am the host for "Talk a Little, Learn a Lot," the podcast of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). The title is an homage to Rear Admiral Wayne Meyer's, "The Father of Aegis," concept of "Build a little, test a little, learn a lot." In the most recent episode, I interviewed Vice Admiral David Lewis, USN-Ret, the ASNE President. He discusses the sea change the Navy is experiencing in technology, the nuances of exploring vs exploiting technology, and his vision for the future of ASNE. I recommend giving this podcast a listen, subscribing on Spotify, and if not a member...consider joining ASNE. https://lnkd.in/e7hetR-C

Another day of excitement at American Society of Naval Engineers’ Multi-Agency Craft Conference! We walked the exhibit hall where students spoke with Vanessa Elliott, Maritime Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The partnership with STARBASE Victory has continued to be wonderful, and it was wonderful to see their leadership and distinguished guests stopping by to see students in action. Special thanks to USNA alum Kelly Brown for getting into the weeds of the boat builds. The Maritime Mania has been active and we have lots to celebrate on our final day! If you are available, we will be celebrating these students at the @Children’s Museum of Virginia along with our wonderful Advanced Training in Defense Manufacturing’s GO TEC® Virginia program partners from 1-2pm. The City of Portsmouth, Virginia could not be more welcoming. Thank you to Mayor Shannon Glover and Councilman Mark Hugel, and all the offices and agencies that came together to support Portsmouth City youth. This week was truly inspirational thanks to the entire community's support. Interested in supporting this impactful outreach? Donate to “K-12 STEM” here: https://lnkd.in/ejdpzWwR

Wow! Day 1 of ASNE’s Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) was full of excitement! Over 50 students from across STARBASE Victory summer camps were able to walk on the Stiletto and learn about how the Navy integrates cutting-edge technology into the fleet. Thanks to expert planning by Andrew Vasquez and support from the US Navy and Crofton Diving. The City of Portsmouth, Virginia welcomed all MACC attendees, and The Honorable Mayor Shannon Glover kicked off festivities with a proclamation and inspiring words about the day's connected activities and how they strengthen our future. At the Children's Museum, Maritime Mania students added bows and sterns to their first wooden hulls while hearing Eric Kleinschmidt share exciting technology at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Students in the GO TEC® Virginia camp augmented their competition robots. We again thank Councilman Mark Hugel and everyone in the STARBASE program making these camps possible!      Interested in supporting this impactful outreach? Donate to “K-12 STEM” here: https://lnkd.in/ejdpzWwR #STEM #SummerCamp #GrowTheTrades

The American Society of Naval Engineers continued its superb Technical Presentations with two more tracks of insightful and innovative presentations: Technical Track #3: Boats & Craft - • Moderator: Jeffrey Bowles • Presentations: o "Global Hull Girder Loads Design Considerations for a Medium-Sized Semi-Displacement Vessel using Numerical Simulation and Model Testing" - Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim, #USNA Dr. Carolyn Judge, #USNA Dr. Michael G. Morabito — o "Hull Roughness and its Effect on Planing Boat Performance" - Dr. John C Daidola, P.E. — o "Remote Controlled Unmanned Surface Vehicle for Plankton and Water Collection" - @Ze Li, Vanessa Barth, @Van Jones, Dr. Leigh McCue, Chair, Mechanical Engineering Dept., #GMU — o "Compact Waterborne System for Ultraviolet Fluorescence Detection of E. Coli" - Aidan Wiercioch, Hailey Tanjutco, Ian Straub, Bryan Lasso Bravo, Thomas Flear, @Martin Holahan, Caroline Fortunato, and Dr. John Suarez *** Technical Track #4: Commercial Integration - Renaissance Amphitheater • Moderator: Joseph Kosteczko, M.S., PMP • Presentations: o "Disrupting the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Industry with Production Vessels" - Boyd Tomkies, Emily Grdic — o "Revolutionizing Maritime Safety Through Human Factors: Comprehensive Testing and Technological Integration in Project PERFECT STORM" - Todd Salus, Ron Carpenter, Scott Porta, Keith Hubble — o "Gyrostabilizers in the Military/Commercial Space" - Tyler Mosner o "Cozying up to electric – why a battery driven future favors tighter system integration" - Nick Schoeps — o "Intelligent Operational Decision-Support" - Karl Bjorsson — o "Port Security and Emergency Response Using Autonomous Systems: Virginia Pilot Program" - Kasia J., Jeff Daily, Maeve Budi, Addam Jordan, Steven Habicht, and Tayo Black George Mason University CNA Corporation Ocean Marine United States Naval Academy

Having a great time at the American Society of Naval Engineers Multi-Agency Craft Conference #MACC which is doubling as a lab reunion! Pictured left to right are Evan Lee (PhD alum from VT), Zesen Li (current undergrad), Jaden Newman (recent undergrad alum), and Vanessa Barth (current PhD student).

Awesome Proclamation from the City of Portsmouth, Virginia and The Honorable Shannon E. Glover, Mayor of Portsmouth, on behalf of the Portsmouth City Council ~ welcoming the American Society of Naval Engineers and the Multi Agency Craft Conference #MACC - 2024 to Portsmouth! *** “…since its founding in 1998, #MACC has served as a primary venue for leveraging knowledge and lessons learned across multiple Government Agencies that develop, procure, or operate small boats and crafts…” *** US Navy U.S. Coast Guard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard #STEM STARBASE Victory GO TEC® Virginia

Thanks so much to Portsmouth Powerhouse, Beach Marine (beachmarine.com) for showing the Maritime Mania kids the exciting maritime careers available in Portsmouth. Again, we cannot thank STARBASE Victory enough for the food, transportation, and wonderful staff! In particular, we want to thank our teachers, Mrs. Sherita David & Mr. Calvin Jarrett, for providing excellent mentorship as students started their first prototype. Thank you for making this camp so engaging!     Interested in supporting this trades-focused outreach? Donate to “K-12 STEM” here: https://lnkd.in/ejdpzWwR  #STEM #SummerCamp #BuildTheTrades

Thanks so much to Andrew Vasquez and ENS Eager of the US Coast Guard Base Portsmouth for arranging this wonderful trip by the Maritime Mania and GO TEC® Virginia kids. We were excited to learn about the exciting maritime activities happening in our community and understand the pathways into these jobs. The day’s food and transportation were flawlessly provided by STARBASE Victory. This trip was a great follow-up to morning presentations by USNA Office of Admissions, United States Naval Academy ENS @Colin Smith. The students created some art to thank the engaging speakers aboard the USCGC Frank Drew. Thank you crew! Interested in supporting this outreach supporting USNA’s future? Donate to “K-12 STEM” here: https://lnkd.in/ejdpzWwR

We are so excited to kick off our Maritime Mania summer camp this week thanks to partnerships with STARBASE Victory, Children’s Museum of Virginia, and Advanced Training in Defense Manufacturing’s GO TEC® Virginia. A special thanks goes to Mayor Shannon Glover and Councilman Mark Hugel for opening the doors and making the connections that allow these synergies to develop. Thank you for your leadership and passion about the community! Check back throughout the week to see these students’ jobsite visits, boat builds, and smiling faces.  #STEM #SummerCamp #BuildTheTrades Interested in supporting this impactful outreach? Join our celebration on Friday consider donating to “K-12 STEM” here: https://lnkd.in/ejdpzWwR