FAU’s Center for Ocean Energy Technology Receives “Academic Pioneer Award”

Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Ocean Energy Technology (COET) has received the “Academic Pioneer Award” from EnergyOcean International for its recent and significant contributions in the field of ocean energy research and technology. Dr. Karl Stevens, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, accepted the award on behalf of FAU and the COET on Wednesday, June 9, at the seventh annual EnergyOcean international conference held in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

In addition to receiving this award, the COET showcased its leading-edge work in ocean energy technologies and science. This conference is the world’s leading event focused on offshore renewable and sustainable power including wind, wave, tidal, thermal, current, solar, and hybrids. Scientists, researchers, engineers, investment firms, policy makers, developers and utilities from around the world attended the three-day event to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the ocean renewable market. Representatives from FAU joined awardees from other categories including “Political Pioneer Award” recipients Florida Governor Charlie Crist and Florida Congressman Ron Klein.

“We are very honored to have received this prestigious award from EnergyOcean International,” said Susan Skemp, executive director of the COET in FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. “This award and recognition is due in large part to the combined efforts of all of our industry, academic and government partners, including the state of Florida.”

Below is a video outlining some the research being undertaken at FAU:

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