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Stay up to date with the latest developments in ocean-based renewable energy through our news articles, press releases, and featured stories. Here, you’ll find insights on groundbreaking projects, industry innovations, and important updates related to the blue economy. Explore how GO BLUE is driving sustainable change and advancing marine energy technologies to power the future. Visit often for the latest news and updates from our team and partners!

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University of Michigan Awarded NSF Grant to Establish the GO Blue Center for Growing Ocean Energy Technologies and the Blue Economy

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Birth of GO Blue Center bankrolled with US federal grant to drive marine energy innovation and power blue economy

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Stevens Co-Founds Renewable-Energy Center with Michigan, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Aerial view of powerful ocean waves crashing against the rocks, capturing the essence of nature's strength.

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Funded by $599K NSF Grant, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Partners in Groundbreaking Marine Energy Initiative

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$5M to improve testing of wave energy, offshore wind | The University Record

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Unlocking ocean power: $3.6M for community-centric wave energy converters | University of Michigan News

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Beaver Island residents sign up for U-M wave energy panel – Michigan Engineering News

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Prof. Lei Zuo hosted the NSF Educational Workshop: Developing Future Workforce for Ocean Energy Technologies and the Blue Economy at the University of Michigan. The workshop convened over 110 experts from around the world—representing academia, industry, and government—to discuss current challenges and explore future directions for workforce development in this rapidly evolving field.
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Prof. Lei Zuo invited Prof. John Ringwood of Maynooth University, Ireland, to present a seminar at the University of Michigan. An IEEE Fellow and a leading pioneer in marine energy control, Prof. Ringwood shared insights from his groundbreaking research in the field.
Prof. Lei Zuo was named the Herbert C. Sadler Collegiate Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering during a special ceremony. As part of the event, he delivered a lecture titled “Growth and Opportunities of Marine Engineering and the Blue Economy.” https://name.engin.umich.edu/2023/12/04/professor-zuo-named-herbert-sadler-collegiate-professor/
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Dr. Andrea Copping, senior researcher and advisor at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, presented a seminar titled “Moving Forward with Marine Renewable Energy: …But What About the Environment?” She also engaged with students in a discussion about career development and opportunities in the field.
Prof. Muhammad Hajj of Stevens Institute of Technology was invited to testify before a New Jersey Legislature hearing on the potential of wave energy. https://oceanpowertechnologies.com/news/opt-ceo-testifies-at-nj-wave-energy-hearing/
Mohamed Shabara from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Jeff Grasberger from Sandia National Laboratories visited Stevens Institute of Technology to deliver guest lectures and provide hands-on training on WECSim for Dr. Jia Mi’s course, OE810: Marine Energy and the Blue Economy.
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Faculty and staff from the Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Engineering Department pictured in front of 20-kilowatt vertical-axis wind turbines, circa 2013.
Texas A&M Engineering students designed and built a dual-rotor wind turbine for presentation at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Symposium at Rice University. Contributing alumni included Adam Ersepke, Adrian Georgescu (Visiting Scholar), Wesley Horadam, and Prayoga, E.I.T.
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Image credits: All photos are obtained from the respective website links listed in the Media & News section with exception of Fig. 4.

Fig. 4: Mikhail Nilov. (2021, February 26). Sea Dawn Nature Beach [Photo-6965536] [Photograph]. Pexels. https://www.pexels.com/photo/6965536