MATE ROV COMPETITION

?? WEEKLY PHOTO DROP ?? Featuring the Neptune Knights at the University of Central Florida?? These students have been working tirelessly on their ROV for this year's competition in Alpena, Michigan! We're excited to see what they create ?? Tag us in your posts to be featured! Shared by: Marine Environment Robotics @ UCF

It's #QNATIME ?? Here's a trending question we've received about task 2.2 ?? ?? Have a question? Join the conversation on the MATE ROV Competition Discourse and ask away! ?? https://hubs.ly/Q03bwBxV0 #MATEROV #RoboticSolutions #EngineeringDesign #STEMEducation #MarineScience

?? Real-World Experience. Lasting Impact. ?? At MTS Summer Workshops, students get hands-on experience with cutting-edge marine technology—like ROVs and sonar mapping—while exploring real-world applications in ocean science and sustainability. ?? Ready to take your passion for marine technology to the next level? Apply for the 2025 MTS Summer Workshops today! Scholarships available. ?? https://hubs.ly/Q039Xqxr0 #MarineTechnology #StudentSuccess #EngineeringStudent #STEMEducation #SummerWorkshop

?? A huge thank you to the Schmidt Ocean Coalition for their generous support of the MATE ROV Competition! ?? Their commitment to fostering the next generation of marine technologists helps students from around the world bring their underwater robotics innovations to life. Thanks to their sponsorship, teams have the opportunity to participate in the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship in Alpena, MI. Together, we’re shaping the future of ocean exploration and technology. Thank you, Schmidt Ocean Coalition, for making waves in STEM education! ???? #MATEROV #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #Robotics #EngineeringStudents Schmidt Ocean Institute

?? 2025 MATE ROV World Championship Travel Stipend?? We are excited to announce that the Schmidt Ocean Coalition is generously continuing its support for team travel by funding stipends to the 2025 MATE World Championship in Alpena, MI ???? This funding is available for new and re-building RANGER, PIONEER, and EXPLORER class teams across the U.S. and around the world! ?? ?? Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on geographic location and financial need. ?? These stipends are exclusively for covering airfare, ground transportation, and lodging expenses for current team members How To Apply: Visit this link ?? https://hubs.ly/Q039vdVr0 Select “2025 MATE ROV World Championship Travel Stipend Scholarship – 2024.2025 SOC” when selecting the grant/scholarship opportunity. ?? Deadline: Rolling applications begin March 17, 2025 & close May 27, 2025

?? WEEKLY PHOTO DROP ?? It's so cool seeing MATE teams in action - like fundraising at a community event and participating in a satellite workshop ?? Keep up the great work teams ?? #MATEROVCompetition #ROV #MarineTechnology #RoboticsEngineering #RoboticsCompetition

?? Reusability in SeaMATE Kits ?? At MATE, longevity and reusability are key commitments in marine technology education. With SeaMATE kits, students and educators can engage in hands-on learning while making the most of their materials. ?? Read our recent blog post to explore the durable features of each kit and share ideas for repurposing parts after project completion. https://hubs.ly/Q0390dm50 #RoboticSolutions #MarineTechnology #EngineeringStudent #TechInnovation #InnovationInEducation

?? [ SNEAK PEEK ALERT ] ?? We just did a site visit at Oregon State University and let's just say, this could be the future home of a MATE ROV Competition World Championship! ?? Check out these behind-the-scenes pics—do you think #OSU has what it takes to host the world's top ROV teams from around the globe? Drop your thoughts in the comments. ???? #MATEROV #WorldChampionship #StayTuned #robotics

A sneak peek into the MTS Summer Workshops! Whether it’s piloting an underwater ROV, deploying a glider, or using sonar for ocean mapping, these workshops are your gateway to marine technology! Oh, and did we mention? Scholarships are available to cover registration & travel costs! Choose your focus: ?? Rutgers University (June 9-13) – Glider Tech & Ocean Observing ?? Northwestern Michigan College (June 16-20) – ROVs & Sonar Mapping ?? University of Washington (August 11-15) – GO-BGC Float Tech & Climate Science ?? Apply by March 28 → https://hubs.ly/Q038C90N0 #MarineTech #EngineeringStudents #StudentSuccess #MarineScience #SummerWorkshop

It's #QNATIME ?? Here's the answer to a question about video streaming from an independent sensor ??? ?? Join the conversation on the MATE ROV Competition Discourse! ?? Link in bio. #MATEROV #ROVCommunity #UnderwaterRobotics #Robotics #MarineTechnology #OceanTechnology #ROVCommunity