Brilliant Minds from Across the Global Converge for the 22nd
MATE ROV Competition World Championship
KINGSPORT, Tenn., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From June 20-22, the Kingsport Aquatic Center in
Kingsport, Tennessee, will be the
epicenter of innovation as it hosts the 22nd MATE ROV Competition
World Championship.
"These mission tasks are more than just
technical challenges—they are opportunities for students to apply
their skills to solving meaningful, real-world problems," said
Jill Zande, MATE Executive Director
for the Marine Technology Society (MTS)
Brilliant minds from around the world will showcase their
engineering skills, competing with remotely operated vehicles
(ROVs) they have meticulously designed and constructed. The 2024
event will draw students, mentors, coaches, volunteers, and
families from across the globe for three days of intense
competition and collaboration. This year, 82 teams from 17
countries, including the USA,
Canada, Scotland, Mexico, UAE, Italy, Poland, Germany, Turkey, Macau, Hong Kong,
China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, France, and Uganda, have qualified to compete.
Each year, the MATE ROV
Competition pushes students to the forefront of real-world
underwater technology. The 2024 competition is no exception, with
innovative mission tasks designed to address critical global issues
under the theme of 'CREATING SOLUTIONS.'
In preparation, participants have engaged in diverse and
impactful projects, from expanding the Global Ocean Observing
System, protecting and restoring ecosystems, and developing
ocean-based climate solutions. This year's tasks include deploying
advanced ocean observing assets for data collection, installing
state-of-the-art submarine telecommunications cables, administering
probiotics to heal diseased coral, identifying healthy habitats for
lake sturgeon, and deploying autonomous robotic floats to monitor
ocean health.
"These mission tasks are more than just technical
challenges—they are opportunities for students to apply their
skills to solving meaningful, real-world problems," said
Jill Zande, MATE Executive Director
for the Marine Technology Society (MTS). "We are excited to see how
their innovative solutions can contribute to the health of our
planet's oceans and ecosystems." The MATE ROV Competition continues to be a dynamic
platform for the next generation of innovators.
"We are absolutely thrilled to bring the MATE World Championship
back to Kingsport, Tennessee. The
enthusiasm and support from the Kingsport community have been overwhelming,
and we are especially grateful to all the folks at Visit Kingsport
for their hard work and commitment to creating an exceptional
experience for our participants," exclaimed Zande.
Organized by MTS, the competition is supported by the society's
ROV Committee, the National Science Foundation and other technology
and education-related organizations, including Schmidt Ocean
Institute, Oceaneering International, Blue Robotics, and the NOAA
Office of Ocean Exploration, and the National Marine Sanctuary
Foundation. Local sponsors include Visit Kingsport, Tennessee Valley Authority, and
Eastman.
For more information, including a complete list of competing
teams and program sponsors, visit
materovcompetition.org/world-championship.
Watch the competition live via Twitch:
http://www.twitch.tv/mateinspires1.
About the MATE ROV
Competition
Established with funding from the National Science Foundation at
Monterey Peninsula College in 1997, the
Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center worked with the
Marine Technology Society's ROV Committee to create the MATE
ROV Competition. The first event
kicked off in 2001. Fifteen years later, MATE Inspiration for
Innovation (MATE II) incorporated in the state of California as a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization. MATE II was founded in 2016 to support and sustain
ongoing education activities initiated at the MATE Center. During
July 2023, MATE II initiated the next phase of its journey by
becoming an integral part of the Marine Technology Society's lineup
of program offerings. Through this partnership, MATE and MTS have
fostered connection and bridged the gap between today's
professionals and future innovators in marine technology. To learn
more, visit materovcompetition.org.
Media Contact
Chelsea Bladow, Marine Technology
Society, (202) 827-7172, chelsea.bladow@mtsociety.org,
materovcompetition.org
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