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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Brianne Elizabeth Bell; Elliot Foster

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Seaperch programaligned with the department's interests, and a plan for collaboration was put forth.The county’s involvement occurred in two parts. 1. Develop a challenge that would be relevant to solving current environmental problems that are occurring in the same area where the campers live. 2. Assess success and provide support during the completed project demonstration.A presentation consisting of information pertaining to the challenge was developed by PWC. Itincluded information about the important roles freshwater mussels have in their environments,several engaging videos, an outline of our goal, and the parameters of the challenge. Informationwas provided at an accessible level and was engaging enough to have campers excited

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Dessaray Gorbett; Brian Steven Flowers, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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mucusbacteria). Secondly, determining what research materials (instrumentation, tools, andconsumables) were required for the execution of the research and obtaining these materials well-ahead of time for the expedition. Thirdly, in some cases (i.e. DNA sequencing, water nutrientquantification) outside commercial contractors were utilized. Determination of which contractorsfit the scientific and logistical criteria was required. When necessary, planning for sampletransport to the U.S. was arranged. Finally, two months prior to the trip a detailed research divingschedule, coordinated with the local diving contractor, was determined.Undergraduate student preparation prior to the trip was vital to successful outcomes. Since theexpedition provided very

Conference Session

Ocean & Marine Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Brahan, US Coast Guard Academy; Thomas W. Denucci, United States Coast Guard Academy; Jaye Falls, United States Naval Academy; Paul H. Miller, P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Peter A. Sousa, United States Coast Guard Academy

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vessels and foreign vessels from 2016 to 2018. Prior to his assignment at Sector Los Angeles – Long Beach, LCDR Brahan served as a Staff Naval Architect at the Marine Safety Center from 2013-2016. In this assignment, he reviewed general arrange- ments, structures, stability, and structural fire protection plans and calculations for floating production platforms, offshore supply vessels, and barges. As a collateral duty, he served as a duty officer on the Salvage Engineering Response Team (SERT) working on over 50 salvage cases and deploying on three separate cases. He served as a Student Engineer onboard USCGC TAMPA (WMEC 902) from 2008-2011, and is a 2008 graduate of Officer Candidate School.Dr. Thomas W