Middle Schoolers Participate in NUWC Division Newport's Annual SeaPerch Derby
Seventeen teams comprised of middle school students competed in the second annual Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport SeaPerch Derby held on December 6 at New Bedford High School in Massachusetts.Using a remote-controlled underwater vehicle known as a SeaPerch, which was constructed by the students, participating teams hailed from five middle schools—Normandin, Keith and Roosevelt in New Bedford; Kickemuit in Warren, Rhode Island; and Pennfield in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.With assistance from Division Newport scientists and engineers, the SeaPerch Derby regional competition is
HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts to US Navy
HII announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia-class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy.Massachusetts is the 12th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS, and the 25th built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. It is the fifth Navy vessel named for the commonwealth of Massachusetts.More than 10,000 shipbuilders from NNS and Electric Boat participated in the construction of Massachusetts, alongside thousands of suppliers across the country, including more than 20 in Massachusetts that support
Sofar Ocean, ARII Host Coastal Hazards Webinar
at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST. In this webinar, Dr. Joshua Humberston (Director, Marshfield Coastal Hazard Lab at ARII), Lara Brait (Director of Industry Partnerships, ARII), and Jeremy Devaney (Executive Director, ARII) will discuss how ARII:- Addresses Coastal Hazards by deploying Spotters along Massachusetts’ coastline to deliver real-time ocean insights, support storm preparedness, and increase public awareness of changing coastal conditions.- Connects Data with Communities by partnering with local agencies and NIST to integrate Spotter data into hazard analysis and community resilience planning
Underwater Autonomous Glider Departs to Circumnavigate the Globe
;‘Redwing,' the near five-year Sentinel Mission departs on October 10, 2025 following a ceremony at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), which operates the second largest glider fleet in the world.Launched from the edge of the continental shelf south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, the Slocum Sentinel Glider will gather data on ocean currents, sea temperature and their impact on weather systems and the planet. This data will help refine weather models and improve hurricane intensity forecasting. The data will also help to inform ocean policy and conservation efforts.Specially
HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts
HII announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has successfully completed initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798).Over the course of several days at sea, the NNS and Navy team conducted testing of systems and components, including submerging the submarine for the first time and high-speed maneuvers while on the surface and submerged. The testing program will continue at NNS ahead of delivering the boat to the U.S. Navy.The boat, the 25th Virginia-class submarine, was christened in May 2023; Massachusetts will be the 12th delivered by NNS.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Awards $11.3 Million to Advance Ocean Technology Innovation
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced over $11 million in funding for seven organizations through its new Ocean Innovation Network. The program will further position Massachusetts as a leader in ocean technology, accelerating the development of new solutions while fostering connections among marine science and technology businesses, particularly on the South Coast, Cape Cod, and the North Shore.The announcement took place at New Bedford Research and Robotics during the Southeast stop of MassCEC’s Climatetech Corridor Roadshow, following morning sessions at UMass Dartmouth. Dr.
Navy’s NUWC Newport Honors 42 Training Program Graduates
degrees and certificate programs provide professional education and development, that has increased in-house knowledge in mission-related disciplines, that support the division’s technical and business capabilities.This year’s graduates attended 22 schools including the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, the University of Rhode Island, Stevens Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, and New England Institute of Technology.Five of the graduates received a doctorate, 29 received a master’s degree, eight received a bachelor’s degree, one received an associate
Eight Scientists Named 2025 Schmidt Polymaths to Pursue Research in New Disciplines
. Dr. Blasi will bridge human cultural and linguistic diversity research with AI by investigating human problem-solving strategies and exploring the downstream impacts of linguistic diversity on AI Foundation Models.Justin Solomon, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Solomon will explore problems in acoustics, climate, and other fields that require digital simulation of physical phenomena. Nozomi Ando, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University. Dr. Ando will explore the co-evolution of life and the planet
HII Completes 750th REMUS Unmanned Undersea Vehicle for German Navy
shipbuilder, and a leader in advanced unmanned autonomous technology solutions, announced the completion of production of the 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) for a customer.The German navy will receive the 750th REMUS, a REMUS 300, produced at the HII unmanned facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts.This marks the continued global adoption of REMUS systems to support national security and maritime operations.The REMUS line of UUVs is fielded in more than 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Known for modularity, endurance, and proven performance, REMUS vehicles are deployed across defense
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