MISSION STATEMENT: The Maritime Academy Climate Symposium cultivates student-led discourse, awareness, and solutions to the climate challenge through innovation in transportation, energy, science, and business.
VISION STATEMENT: Maritime Academy students and future professionals in the maritime industry will be aware and prepared for the future dynamics of the maritime industry in a changing climate.
The goals of this event include providing knowledge on the ways in which climate change will impact future job prospects and infrastructure, inspiring hope in climate change resilience, and shedding light on opportunities for growth. This year’s theme is Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry – Future Challenges & Opportunities.
Schedule
Tentative schedule
| March 27, 2023 | |
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| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch & Learn with panelists and Symposium sponsors |
| 3:00-3:05 | Introduction of Symposium Environmental Action Club |
| 3:05-3:10 | Welcome Jerald S. 'Jerry' Paul, President of Maine Maritime Academy |
| 3:10-3:20 | National Policy Perspective Senator Angus King, U.S. Senate |
| 3:20-3:40 | Keynote Non-Profit Perspective Megan O'Leary, Blue Sky Maritime Coalition |
| 3:40-3:55 | Research Perspective Chris Gearhart, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) |
| 3:55-4:10 | Industry Perspective John McDonald, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) |
| 4:10-4:25 | Commercial Perspective Jim Mundth, Caterpillar Marine |
| 4:25-4:40 | Implementation Perspective Linette Casey, Siemens Energy |
| 4:40-4:50 | Break Student Perspective (Prerecorded) |
| 4:50-5:45 | Panel Discussion Moderator: Environmental Action Club member |
| 5:45-5:50 | Closing Remarks Climate Symposium Working Group |
| 6:00-7:00 | Reception Location: Harborview Room, Alfond Student Center |
Speakers
Event Sponsors
Event Reception Sponsors
Maine Maritime Academy Supporters
President’s office ● Dean's Office ● Student Government Association ● Environmental Action Club ● Corning School of Ocean Studies ● NROTC ● Regiment
Questions
Please contact Robert Jacobs of the Environmental Action Club.