Mission
Provide progressive education, research, and innovation to promote the blue economy.
Vision
Be a globally recognized maritime center of excellence and a destination for maritime enterprise.
Strategic Goals
Education: Create and expand interdisciplinary academic programs and increase their enrollment to support the blue ecosystem. Promote diversity, inspire leadership, and prepare students for the future to be successful in not just jobs, but in careers.
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 ODU as a maritime university while maintaining the university’s overarching brand.
I embarked on a career as a professional naval officer as a member of the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) at Old Dominion University (ODU), one of the largest ROTC units in the United States and co-located with the largest naval base in the world.
Capt. Janet Days
Commanding Officer, NS Norfolk
ODU’s political science program provided a strong foundation for my ultimate career and service in maritime law.
Deborah Waters
Esquire, Waters Law Firm, P.C.
I pursued ODU and the coursework available to solve an industry engineering problem common in the design of marine and aerospace vehicles.
William Boze
Engineering Manager, Newport News Shipbuilding, a Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
As a retired U. S. Navy Veteran and current port engineer supporting the fleet, attending ODU was invaluable to allowing me to provide engineering expertise in maintaining the readiness of the nation’s fleet from the newest to the oldest warships.
James Deputy
Retired U. S. Navy Veteran
I am an International Trade Execution Merchandiser and with what I learned from ODU’s Maritime and Supply Chain program I am able to help coordinate and execute plans involving all the different parties involved in Import/Export of Bulk Vessels ranging from Balsa sized ships to Supramax’s.
Andrew Smith
Graduate Student
Resources
Coming soon 2024
USDOT FY23 Grants - MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP):
The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Maritime Administration. Funds for the PIDP are awarded on a competitive basis to projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port. Learn More ►
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Connecticut Maritime Association Scholarship Program ►
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Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program ►
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Ocean Exchange Call for Solutions ►
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Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program (orau.gov) ►
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Make A Splash Photo and Video Contest Official Rules (americanmadechallenges.org) ►
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DOE Announces Upcoming $14.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Marine Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities | Department of Energy ►
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DOE Launches $1.7 Million Prize to Power Offshore Economy with Marine Energy | Department of Energy ►
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ASNE Scholarships: $4,000 scholarships available for those enrolled in engineering and engineering related programs, due 2/12/2024 ►
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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding, Prize, and Competition Opportunities ►
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Virginia Clean Cities Last Mile Leadership Program (LMLP) $6,000 scholarships, deadline March 15th, 2024 ►
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NROTC Scholarship Opportunities ►
- 757 Collab
- American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Tidewater Section
- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International (AFCEA)
- City of Norfolk
- Civic Scholars
- Future of Hampton Roads
- gCaptain - Maritime News
- Innovate Hampton Roads
- International Maritime History Association
- Hampton Roads Alliance
- Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
- Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council (HRGCC)
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Mariner's Museum & Park
- Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge
- National Academies Marine Board
- Nauticus
- Navy League Hampton Roads
- Propeller Club Port of Norfolk
- Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
- The Nautical Institute
- The Port of Virginia
- United States Coast Guard
- Virginia Ship Repair Association
- Virginia Maritime Association
- WISTA
- Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab
- Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR)
- Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Maritime, Ports & Logistics Institute
- OpenSeas Technology Innovation Hub
- School of Supply Chain, Logistics & Maritime Operations
- Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research (STAR) Center
- Virginia Digital Maritime Center (VDMC)
- Virginia Institute for Spaceflight & Autonomy
- Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
- Centura College
- Maritime Institute
- Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
- New Horizons Regional Education Centers
- Q.E.D. Systems, Inc
- The Maritime Academy, Hampton High School:
- Tidewater Community College
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center
- Youth Sailing Virginia
Coming soon 2024
USDOT FY23 Grants - MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP):
The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Maritime Administration. Funds for the PIDP are awarded on a competitive basis to projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port. Learn More ►
-
Connecticut Maritime Association Scholarship Program ►
-
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program ►
-
Ocean Exchange Call for Solutions ►
-
Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program (orau.gov) ►
-
Make A Splash Photo and Video Contest Official Rules (americanmadechallenges.org) ►
-
DOE Announces Upcoming $14.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Marine Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities | Department of Energy ►
-
DOE Launches $1.7 Million Prize to Power Offshore Economy with Marine Energy | Department of Energy ►
-
ASNE Scholarships: $4,000 scholarships available for those enrolled in engineering and engineering related programs, due 2/12/2024 ►
-
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding, Prize, and Competition Opportunities ►
-
Virginia Clean Cities Last Mile Leadership Program (LMLP) $6,000 scholarships, deadline March 15th, 2024 ►
-
NROTC Scholarship Opportunities ►
- 757 Collab
- American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Tidewater Section
- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association International (AFCEA)
- City of Norfolk
- Civic Scholars
- Future of Hampton Roads
- gCaptain - Maritime News
- Innovate Hampton Roads
- International Maritime History Association
- Hampton Roads Alliance
- Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
- Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council (HRGCC)
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Mariner's Museum & Park
- Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge
- National Academies Marine Board
- Nauticus
- Navy League Hampton Roads
- Propeller Club Port of Norfolk
- Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
- The Nautical Institute
- The Port of Virginia
- United States Coast Guard
- Virginia Ship Repair Association
- Virginia Maritime Association
- WISTA
- Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab
- Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR)
- Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Maritime, Ports & Logistics Institute
- OpenSeas Technology Innovation Hub
- School of Supply Chain, Logistics & Maritime Operations
- Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research (STAR) Center
- Virginia Digital Maritime Center (VDMC)
- Virginia Institute for Spaceflight & Autonomy
- Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
- Centura College
- Maritime Institute
- Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
- New Horizons Regional Education Centers
- Q.E.D. Systems, Inc
- The Maritime Academy, Hampton High School:
- Tidewater Community College
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center
- Youth Sailing Virginia
Maritime Collaborative Members
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs
Professor & Interim Director
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Associate Professor
Engineering Technology
Professor
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Research Professor
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Executive Director Internships & Co-Ops
Professor & Eminent Scholar
Professor
Academic Affairs
Associate Professor
Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences
Assistant Professor
Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences
Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success
Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences
Asst Dir Digital Ship
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Director & Professor, Maritime Research Cluster & Interim GPD, Cybersecurity
School of Cybersecurity
Instructional Training Coordinator
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Professor & Eminent Scholar
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Research Professor
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Professor History & University Professor, Director, Center for Faculty Development
Department of History
Executive Director
The Center for Educational Partnerships
Asst Dir News & Media Relations
Strategic Communication & Marketing
Professor & Chair
Department of History
Coord Academ Enrichment Prog
Office of Academic Success Initiatives & Support (ASIS)
Associate Professor
Political Science & Geography
Executive Director
Office of Academic Success Initiatives & Support (ASIS)
Professor & Chair
Engineering Technology
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research
Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
Assistant Vice President for Public Relations
Strategic Communication & Marketing
Director Of Operations
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Professor & Assistant Dean
Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences
Asst Director for Operations, Assessment & Compliance- Office of Research
Office of Research
Director, Geospatial & Vis Sys
Information Technology Services
Director Of Acad Initiatives
Office of Academic Success Initiatives & Support (ASIS)
Research Professor, Vmasc Cto,& Interim Exec Dir (Visa
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Professor
Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership
Assoc Dean For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
Engineering & Technology
Vmasc Chief Operations Officer
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Professor
Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership
Professor & Executive Director Csics
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Director, Interdisciplinary Initiatives
Graduate School
Research Assistant Professor
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Asso Vp Regional Higher Ed Ctr
ODU Virginia Beach Center
Assistant Professor
School of Community & Environmental Health
Professor
Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership
Director, Marketing & Branding
Strategic Communication & Marketing
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences
Associate Professor
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Assistant Professor
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Senior Assoc Vp For Applied Research
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Assistant Professor
Biological Sciences
Exec Dir Marit Inno Ctr
Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center
Assistant Professor
Political Science & Geography
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Director of News & Media Relations
Strategic Communication & Marketing