In Memoriam: Captain Don Walsh
him, he will most be recalled for his humility, kindness and generosity. A true renaissance man and someone whose attributes we should all strive to emulate.”Walsh obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering at the US Naval Academy, a master's degree in Political Science from San Diego State University, and a master's degree and a PhD in physical oceanography from Texas A&M University.He enlisted in the US Navy in 1948 and later became the commanding officer of the submarine USS Bashaw (SSKS-241) before becoming the Navy’s first deep submersible pilot.The Society for Underwater
Students Face Off in Underwater Competition
University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Gonzaga University; Kennesaw State University; Montana State University; North Carolina State University; North Dakota State University; Oregon Institute of Technology; Prairie View A&M University; Project Radian; San Diego City College; San Diego State University; University of Arizona; University of California Riverside; University of Central Florida; University of Colorado Boulder; University of Florida; University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; University of Southern California; and Utah State University.International teams included: Brazil&rsquo
RoboSub Competition: 20 Years of Fun and Learning
placed third for $3,000. Earning fourth place and $2,000 was Harbin Engineering University from China. Georgia Institute of Technology rounded out the top five, taking home $1,000. Smaller awards of $1,500 and $1,000 in specially judged categories went to Cornell University, San Diego State University, University of Puerto Rico at Myaguez, McGill University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The Author Sierra Jones is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications.
Fighting Barnacle Buildup with Biology
of ships. The coating of barnacles and other growth along the bottoms of vessels is more than just an eyesore. Biofouling, as it is known, slows down ships and impedes the readiness of emergency response and military vessels. “Biofouling is an economic issue,” said San Diego State University biologist Nick Shikuma. A new study by Shikuma identifies key developmental steps these waterborne organisms must take to metamorphose from their larval to adult state. Understanding this process could lead to new technologies to prevent the organisms from attaching to ships in
DeepSea Hires New Tech. Sales Rep.
that Eric Fischer joined its team as a Technical Sales Representative. Eric will assist with customer support, visitation, problem solving and attending trade shows. In May 2013 Eric will complete his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Machine Design at San Diego State University. He is extremely passionate about sales and engineering, as he is currently a Freshman Mentor for the Associated Engineering Student Council at SDSU. Eric has also volunteered his time and raised funds for Engineers without Borders and the Associated Society of Mechanical Engineers at SDSU
February 2024
