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05/04/2026

04/24/2026

NA&ME hosted its inaugural Sustainability Symposium, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and industry to explore the future of sustainable maritime engineering.

The program featured industry perspectives from NA&ME alumni Eileen Tausch (Fleetzero) on the future of shipping and Drew Orvieto (Siemens Energy) on practical ferry electrification, alongside graduate research and NA 475 capstone design projects.

Graduate presentations covered topics such as port decarbonization and maritime strategy, while NA 475 teams developed full-scale vessel designs to address real-world challenges, from Arctic research operations to plastic pollution in rivers.

Special thanks to NA&ME alum Drew Orvieto for his support in establishing the symposium, and congratulations to the students and award recipients for their outstanding presentations! ⚓🌊

04/01/2026

🚢♻️ RSVP for the NA&ME Sustainability Symposium on April 15!

Join us for an afternoon of industry insights, student presentations, and discussions on the future of sustainable maritime engineering. The program will highlight a range of topics shaping the maritime sector, including shipping, electrification, sustainability, and vessel design.

Please RSVP here by April 8: https://myumi.ch/R3GM8

We hope to see you there! ⚓️🌊

03/30/2026

Congratulations to NA&ME Professor Jing Sun on being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Professor Sun was honored for her distinguished contributions to adaptive, nonlinear, and hybrid control with applications to automotive and marine engineering. She joins the 2025 class of AAAS Fellows, recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.

Read more in the College of Engineering article below.

03/30/2026

To help expand the workforce needed to support shipbuilding in the United States, the University of Michigan has finalized a $5.3 million contract to launch an inaugural cohort of a new master’s fellowship program, the Building Resources for Innovation, Design and Graduate Education (BRIDGE) initiative.

Students will conduct research at U-M facilities and collaborate with the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Carderock and Philadelphia Divisions, two of the Navy’s major engineering centers. They will also have opportunities to learn shipbuilding and design through extended visits at major international and domestic shipyards—including facilities in South Korea.

“Our students will become the future civilian leaders of the Navy design and construction community. We want to facilitate these international and domestic connections so that our students can learn precisely what it means to be a world-class shipyard,” said Jonathan Page, a professor of practice of naval architecture and marine engineering and the director of BRIDGE.

Read more ⬇️

03/24/2026

️⚓️🌊 US naval engineering workforce to be strengthened by BRIDGE program️ ⚓️

️BRIDGE is a new master’s fellowship program helping prepare the next generation of naval engineers and strengthen America’s maritime capabilities. A new Michigan Engineering article highlights the program and features Professor Jonathan Page, director of BRIDGE, discussing how the fellowship prepares students to engage with design and engineering challenges relevant to the U.S. Navy. Learn more about the BRIDGE program in the full College of Engineering article. ⚓️🚢

03/20/2026

Mark your calendars for the NA&ME Sustainability Symposium—an afternoon of industry talks, student presentations, and insights into the future of sustainable maritime engineering.

Featured speakers include Eileen Tausch of FleetZero and Drew Orvieto of Siemens Energy.

Special thanks to NA&ME alum Drew Orvieto for his support in establishing this event. ⚓️🚢🌎

03/18/2026

Today is officially , and we invite you to support the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan.

Your gift helps advance the work that defines NA&ME, from hands-on engineering experiences and student organizations to scholarships, research, and other department priorities that strengthen the student experience.

You can scan the QR code or support NA&ME here: https://myumi.ch/n1d3G

03/09/2026

🚢 Curious about Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering? Come hang with us at the NA&ME Open House!

🗓️ March 19 | 1-4 PM�📍 Marine Hydrodynamics Lab, West Hall (1085 S. University Ave, Ann Arbor) Check out our labs, take a ride on our carriage in the towing tank, chat with students and professors, learn what makes our major unique, and of course, grab some snacks and swag. Don’t miss it! ⚓️🚢