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July 24 and 25, from 9am to 4:30pm
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Center to accelerate growth and reliability of offshore wind energy
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The latest award from the Office of Naval Research to create new marine science and technology projects
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The third award in as many years from the Office of Naval Research will further the University's research efforts in the blue economy and offshore wind sectors
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Baker-Polito Administration awards $700k, PrimaLoft gives $450K in public-private investment to boost new marine tech research facility for the South Coast
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Expansion of MOU creates more educational and workforce development opportunities in Southeastern Massachusetts
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Dr. Kevin Stokesbury's image-based, drop camera survey has been pivotal in the revival of the scallop industry, and has helped the city of New Bedford maintain its position as the nation’s No.1 fishing port for two decades.
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On and Off the Grid featured industry insiders, policymakers, and academic researchers sharing their developments in ocean energy
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Groundbreaking research conducted by Dr. Kevin Stokesbury of SMAST appears as this month's cover story in the Ecological Society of America's "Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment" journal.
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The latest award is the second in a series of grants from the Office of Naval Research to promote research between university faculty and regional partners