Consortium for Maritime Research
Facilitating maritime research at Old Dominion University and the Hampton Roads region.
Old Dominion University sits in the middle of one of the world's most significant ports with diverse maritime interests. Recognizing this special opportunity, the faculty researchers in the University are creating a Consortium for Maritime Research.
Goal of the Consortium
The goal of the consortium is to facilitate research in all areas related to the maritime at Old Dominion University and the Hampton Roads region.
CMR Meetings
We try to meet at least once per semester but if you have a good idea and think a broader discussion would be useful please work with the coordinators listed below to schedule a meeting.
Making Waves in Hampton Roads: Ethical Issues at the Waterfront
ODU Institute for Ethics and Public Affairs
13 April 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Mills Godwin Building Room 102
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Final Oral presentations for the senior, civil engineering design projects for the Spring Semester, 209. Two projects will be presented: one on wind turbines offshore and one on the Jordan Bridge.
When: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Where: Virginia Port Authority
6th Floor, Conference/Board Room
World Trade Center - West Wing
Main Street, Norfolk
Times: 1. Wind Turbine 1:00 - 3:00 pm
2. Jordan Bridge 3:00 - 5:00 pm
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CMR Mailing List
The CMR mailing list is quite extensive and can put you in contact with the whole, diverse maritime community at ODU. Send mail to CMR@list.odu.edu. Please only for CMR business.
Successes of CMR
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History Department starting maritime History summer camp.
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Faculty and students attending seminars in other disciplines.
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Facilitating discussion of GIS curricular needs at ODU
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Bringing diverse members of faculty to help with faculty search committees.
Contacts
College Faculty Contacts
- College of Sciences - Dr. Larry Atkinson, 683 4926, email
- College of Engineering - Dr. Gary Schafran, 683 4673, email
- College of Arts and Letters - Dr. Maura Hametz, 683 3949, email
- College of Business and Public Administration, Dr. Wayne Talley, 683-4425, email
- College of Health Sciences, Dr. Anna Jeng, 683-4594, email
Links to Local Maritime Groups and Activities - LINK
Documents (presentations, etc.)
Maritime Studies Pillars of Excellence - Please look over and send comments for revision to Larry Atkinson latkinso@odu.edu
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CMR Poster for Research Days

Presentation to Dr. Talley's Advisory Council by Dr. Atkinson - LINK