News
Our news page contains information on the latest events, presentations, and functions involving GLMRI.
Dr. Parson’s Ballast–Free Ship Design is in the news. The University of Michigan Public Relations Department has prepared a video of the testing ship model. See the details and access the video at:
http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6427
The Summer 2008 RFP was released to affiliate universities on March 12, 2008. Proposals are due to the GLMRI Program Office by 4:00 PM CDT on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Please contact Carol Wolosz if you have any questions on submitting proposals.
Events
Tour of Finland’s Maritime Community
September 7—12, 2008
The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute, in conjunction with the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the Kymenlaakson University of Applied Sciences, invites you to join us on a tour of Finland’s maritime community from September 7—12, 2008.
Great Lakes Maritime Transportation Summer Educator Institute
July 20-25, 2008 (based in Duluth, MN on Lake Superior)
Application Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2008 ~ 20 spaces available!
Explore the historical, economical and environmental aspects of Great Lakes shipping at the “head of the lakes.” Based in Duluth, participants will tour the Duluth-Superior harbor, Minnesota north shore, and meet with industry to better understand the various cargoes shipped, and how it is managed and regulated. The institute will provide unique learning experiences and the opportunity to share with fellow educators. The goal of the Institute is to provide participating teachers with a foundation in maritime transportation---history, current operations, and future challenges.
Articles
Erie Pier Research Presentation to HTAC
December 5, 2007
UMD's Rodger Brannan and James Skurla gave a presentation to the Duluth-Superior Harbor Technical Advisory Committee on Dec. 5, 2007. The presentation discussed their GLMRI funded research, "Erie Pier Process Reuse Facility Cost Analysis."
MTSNAC Appointment
November 14, 2007
The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters as a member of the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council for a three-year term.
University of Toledo's Online Information Clearinghouse
The University of Toledo has initiated the development of a comprehensive data repository and information clearinghouse for a maritime information delivery system. You can access this information and "work-in-progress" at www.maritime.utoledo.edu.
