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Conference Session
Educational Outreach Efforts Led by the US Navy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan Giver, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Stephen Michetti, NSWCCD
Tagged Divisions
Ocean and Marine
Page 13.1264.7the Intelligent Ships Symposium (ISS) VII held at Drexel University in May 07, where studentsdisplayed their Sea Perch, presented their accomplishments to an audience of over 300 engineersand scientists, and interacted with engineers and exhibitors displaying their technology.Distinguished, senior level naval engineers and scientists were awestruck to hear a group ofmiddle school students address the large, technical audience as each student articulated his or herrole in designing and building their Sea Perch. There is no better demonstration of value of theprogram in motivating and educating youth. Audience members were so impressed that theyasked to schedule a Q&A session with the students in a separate room so the dialogue