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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260326T200000Z
DTEND:20260327T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND:20260328T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260329T200000Z
DTEND:20260330T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260330T200000Z
DTEND:20260331T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260331T200000Z
DTEND:20260401T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260403T200000Z
DTEND:20260404T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260404T200000Z
DTEND:20260405T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260405T200000Z
DTEND:20260406T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345468846
DTSTART:20260406T200000Z
DTEND:20260407T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260407T200000Z
DTEND:20260408T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260408T200000Z
DTEND:20260409T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DTSTART:20260409T200000Z
DTEND:20260410T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260410T200000Z
DTEND:20260411T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260411T200000Z
DTEND:20260412T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND:20260415T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260415T200000Z
DTEND:20260416T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260416T200000Z
DTEND:20260417T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345702329
DTSTART:20260417T200000Z
DTEND:20260418T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260418T200000Z
DTEND:20260419T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTEND:20260420T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DTSTART:20260420T200000Z
DTEND:20260421T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345751485
DTSTART:20260421T200000Z
DTEND:20260422T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345763774
DTSTART:20260422T200000Z
DTEND:20260423T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345780159
DTSTART:20260423T200000Z
DTEND:20260424T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260424T200000Z
DTEND:20260425T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260425T200000Z
DTEND:20260426T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345822146
DTSTART:20260426T200000Z
DTEND:20260427T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
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DTSTART:20260427T200000Z
DTEND:20260428T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345847748
DTSTART:20260428T200000Z
DTEND:20260429T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345863109
DTSTART:20260429T200000Z
DTEND:20260430T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345876422
DTSTART:20260430T200000Z
DTEND:20260501T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260712T183914Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52370345906120
DTSTART:20260502T200000Z
DTEND:20260503T045900Z
DESCRIPTION:Marine energy—power generated from ocean waves\, currents\, t
 ides\, and temperature gradients—is one of the world’s largest untappe
 d energy resources. Continued innovation is needed to optimize marine ener
 gy device designs and reduce costs to enable broader deployment.\n\nThe Ma
 rine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites interdisciplinary teams 
 of postsecondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate students from a variety of
  academic programs to solve real-world marine energy challenges across coa
 stal\, maritime\, and offshore markets. Through the competition\, the U.S.
  Department of Energy (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) seeks
  to inspire students to innovate in and accelerate the emerging marine ene
 rgy industry.\n\nThe competition enables students to network with marine e
 nergy professionals\, explore marine energy career pathways\, develop prof
 essional skills\, and gain insight into how marine energy can contribute t
 o a reliable and affordable energy future.\n\n\nGuidelines\n\nCompetitors 
 will identify a promising market within the ocean economy. Students will t
 hen determine the best marine energy application within that market to add
 ress.  \n\nTeams may consist of a combination of undergraduate and gradu
 ate students but must be at least 50% students who are pursuing their bach
 elor’s and/or associate’s degree at the beginning of the competition. 
 Only 50% of the team may be pursuing an advanced degree (master’s\, Ph.D
 .\, etc.).  \n\nIn keeping with the goal of growing a community of innov
 ators\, competitors are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams while d
 eveloping their concept\, including but not limited to disciplines such as
 :  \n\nEngineering Business Marketing Communications Environmental and P
 ublic Policy Social Sciences. Non-U.S. institutions are eligible to partic
 ipate on their own\, without a U.S. university partner\; however\, these t
 eams will not be eligible to receive cash prizes and must provide their ow
 n funding to support travel and competition expenses.  \n\nU.S. academic
  institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. \n\n
 Review the MECC 2027 Rules to learn more.  \n\nIf you have any questions
  or want to receive updates on the prize\, please subscribe by using the c
 ontact feature on the HeroX platform or message us directly at Water.Com
 petition@nlr.gov. \n\n \n\nLearn More
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:The 2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/the-2027-marine-energy-coll
 egiate-competition
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