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The nation depends on naval architecture and marine engineers to keep it secure. The world depends on us to protect the planets largest and most mysterious wilderness. With a NAME degree, there's always more to discover, room to grow, space to soar.Learn More »
NewsThe most valuable college majors, ranked
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering takes the top spot on the list of most valuable college majors, according to a Bankrate study of 162 degrees. Read More... »
NewsOur Oceans, Our Future
Featuring the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Our Oceans, Our Future, explores the critical issues affecting our oceans, and the work being done by marine professionals worldwide for a brighter future.Read More »
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Robin White named 2020 Alumni Medal awardee
Robin P. White (NAME BSE 1982) has been selected by a committee of alumni and faculty members, as the recipient of the 2020 Alumni Medal, the highest honor Michigan Engineering and it’s Alumni Board bestow upon alumni.
Maki takes the helm at Marine Hydro Lab
Effective June 1, 2020, Richard B. Couch Development Professor of Marine Hydrodynamics Kevin Maki will take over as Director for the Aaron Friedman Marine Hydrodynamics Lab.
Ship design prize goes to space research vessel, Oceanus
The final ship design project is a long-held rite of passage for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering students, but this year when COVID changed the status quo, students were able to create a new way to preserve an old tradition.
Manni Ghaffari Jadidi joins NAME Faculty
Jadidi named Assistant Professor with a join Robotics appointment to begin in the fall term.
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As long as there have been humans, the marine world has connected them. It covers two thirds of the earth. It transports 90% of the world’s freight, feeds 3 ½ billion people, defines the world’s borders, and fuels our industries and our imaginations. Perhaps the most challenging and unpredictable environment on earth, it’s home to the largest engineered systems ever built by humans.