Making Waves- Ocean Engineering Life at MIT

Congratulations to 2OE Class of 2009!

2009-08-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

This year the MIT 2OE class consisted of 4 members. We asked each senior to fill out a short questionaire about their time at MIT and here are their responses: Mike Smith-Bronstein Plans: Nuclear Officer on a navy submarine Favorite MIT Class: 2.005 (Thermal Fluids Engineering I) or Music of Africa Favorite

Current Status of Tidal Power Generation Part V: Economic Analysis

2009-02-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

Current Status of Tidal Power GenerationThis is the fifth part of the first portion of a multi-part series featuring papers on OE-related topics by students from the 2.65 class. The series is intended to raise interest and awareness of ocean energy research at MIT and in the world. This portion is on Tidal Power generation and is written by James Modisette, a graduate student in course 16. His

Current Status of Tidal Power Generation Part IV: Issues Surrounding Tidal Power Generation

2009-01-25T18:04:00.000-08:00

Current Status of Tidal Power GenerationThis is the fourth part of the first portion of a multi-part series featuring papers on OE-related topics by students from the 2.65 class. The series is intended to raise interest and awareness of ocean energy research at MIT and in the world. This portion is on Tidal Power generation and is written by James Modisette, a graduate student in course 16. His

Ongoing Series: Current Status of Tidal Power Generation, Part 3

2009-01-19T08:47:00.000-08:00

Current Status of Tidal Power GenerationThis is the third part of the first portion of a multi-part series featuring papers on OE-related topics by students from the 2.65 class. The series is intended to raise interest and awareness of ocean energy research at MIT and in the world. This first section is on Tidal Power generation and is written by James Modisette, a graduate student in course 16.

2009-01-08T09:49:00.000-08:00

Current Status of Tidal Power GenerationThis is the second part of the first portion of a multi-part series featuring papers on OE-related topics by students from the 2.65 class. The series is intended to raise interest and awareness of ocean energy research at MIT and in the world. This first section is on Tidal Power generation and is written by James Modisette, a graduate student in course 16.

Interested in Becoming Involved with 13SEAS?

2009-01-08T09:48:00.000-08:00

ELECTIONS ARE FEBRUARY!Contact current officers for more information about their positions!

2008-12-30T21:08:00.000-08:00

Current Status of Tidal Power GenerationThis is the first part of the first portion of a multi-part series featuring papers on OE-related topics by students from the 2.65 class. The series is intended to raise interest and awareness of ocean energy research at MIT and in the world. This first section will be on Tidal Power generation and is written by James Modisette, a graduate student in course

A New Year and a New Article Series!!!

2008-12-30T20:51:00.000-08:00

Hello All,Its been a pretty good year for 13SEAS(!) and we're pretty excited about the next one too. We're looking forward to making lots of improvements this next year, so keep a lookout.This past term I was lucky enough to take 2.65 Sustainable Energy, a graduate course that is designed to give students an overview of sustainable energy technologies and the issues and problems which surround

Best OE Related Comic Ever!

2008-10-28T09:50:00.000-07:00

This comic can be found at:http://qwantz.com/archive/000239.htmlThere is additional test if you roll over it on the website, which reads "Hit me matey one more time" !!!

Revealing New Frontiers Using Side Scan Sonar

2008-10-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

On October 14, 2008 the MIT Museum will present a side scan sonar exhibit reception and talk with Martin Klein (MIT Class of 1962). Klein recently assisted the MIT Museum with a unique exhibit about U.S. Navy and MIT involvement in side scan sonar development. Klein was a key pioneer in the commercial development of side scan sonar in the 1960s, and has been a life-long participant in developing

More Exciting Times!!!

2008-09-24T10:37:00.000-07:00

COPUS Mixer/Science Outreach Night @ MIT Museum

2008-09-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) and the MIT Museum invite everyone associated with MIT Ocean Engineering to an evening of networking, science outreach, and fun. Come hear about plans for the COPUS 2009 Year of Science and learn how you can get involved. Featuring over two dozen science outreach organizations from MIT and across the Greater Boston area. If you are

Could you be an Engineer-Diver?

2008-09-23T17:04:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, October 2nd Mr. Rocelio Morales-Garcia will be giving a presentation at 12pm in 5-314. The talk in entitled "Engineer-Diver: A new frontier for engineers".The idea of engineers performing their work underwater (either offshore or inland) is getting more relevance these days; the near future announces new challenges waiting in the deep. Therefore, it is important to prepare the next

13Seas Wins the MTS Outstanding Student Section Award

2008-09-14T18:28:00.001-07:00

The Marine Technology Society’s Student Section at MIT (13Seas) was honored with the Outstanding Student Section Award at the society’s annual Awards Luncheon September 16 during the OCEANS’08 MTS/IEEE Quebec City Conference in Canada. MTS is an international organization of marine scientists, technicians, educators and policy makers. This is the third year in a row the section has won the award

Making Waves Goes Digital

2008-09-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

After many successful years as a newsletter, the officers of 13SEAS found themselves searching for a way to improve our humble publication. We wanted to make it more interactive, more fun, and more modern, as well as increasing readership and publication frequency. The new blog format exemplified by this post is the outcome of these interests.We're still going to feature articles about research