Feb. 29-March 2 event in partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Maritime Administration; applications to present, sponsorships now being accepted
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, is proud to host the 12th Women on the Water (WOW) Conference scheduled February 29 to March 2, 2024.
The Women on the Water Conference is brought together by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), which partners with one of the maritime academies across the country to organize each event. This multi-day conference showcases the remarkable achievements of women in the maritime industry and highlights their essential contributions to the nation’s maritime workforce. The conference features panel discussions, keynote speeches, mock interviews and networking events designed to prepare female cadets and maritime students for the ever-evolving maritime industry.
Women on the Water offers cadets the ability to learn from seasoned mariners, industry leaders and experts in maritime professional development. The conference’s primary goal is to foster camaraderie and facilitate networking among peers.
Presenters are presently being sought to share their knowledge and insights on a range of subjects and themes, including vessel-based and shoreside experiences and career opportunities. Key contributors to a panel discussion on “Advice to My Younger Self” are also sought.
“The entire Academy community is excited to host the upcoming 12th WOW Conference,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. “The event will feature a wide scope of relevant topics and will offer an invaluable opportunity for cadets to gain insight from accomplished women regarding careers in the maritime industries, challenges facing the industry sector, and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.”
Sponsorships for the February 29 to March 2 conference are now available. For more information about sponsorships or to register, please visit https://www.maritime.edu/wow.
About Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA): MMA is a fully accredited, co-educational, state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. For more than 100 years, MMA has prepared students for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As the nation’s finest maritime university, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment. Follow MMA on FB: @massmaritime, @MassMaritime.Advancement; IG: @massmaritime, @mmacademyalumni; Twitter: @MMAadmissions, @MMAcademyAlumni; YouTube: Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
