Mission
Provide forward-focused education, research, and innovation that strengthens the blue economy and delivers measurable value for industry, government, and our communities.
Vision
Be a globally recognized maritime center of excellence and a destination for maritime enterprise.
Strategic Goals
Education: Expand interdisciplinary programs and enrollment to build the maritime workforce, inspire future leaders, and prepare students for evolving industry needs.
Research & Innovation: Accelerate collaborative, interdisciplinary research. Be the partner of choice for leading institutions to support the national maritime strategy, solve key industry problems, contribute to workforce development, and protect the natural environment. Serve as a beacon for innovation and thought leadership.
Engagement: Grow strategic partnerships with industry, government, academia, and community, and increase representation at prominent local, national, and international maritime related organizations, conferences, and events.
Communication: Increase marketing, communication, and transparency of internal and external maritime related opportunities. Brand ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ as a maritime university while maintaining the university’s overarching brand.
Resources
We have maritime related internships and co-ops available for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students! Some examples include Newport News Shipbuilding, NOAA, Capes Shipping, Tridentis, and many more! Please contact ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office at internship@odu.edu or visit them in the Webb Center today.
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We have maritime related internships and co-ops available for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students! Some examples include Newport News Shipbuilding, NOAA, Capes Shipping, Tridentis, and many more! Please contact ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office at internship@odu.edu or visit them in the Webb Center today.
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Maritime Collaborative Members