U-M Launches GO BLUE Center with NSF Support to Propel Marine Energy and Blue Economy
We're excited to share that the University of Michigan has established the Center for Growing Ocean Energy Technologies and the Blue Economy (GO BLUE), backed by the National Science Foundation's Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program. This collaborative initiative, involving Stevens Institute of Technology and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, aims to accelerate innovation in marine energy and foster the development of the blue economy.
Key objectives of the GO BLUE Center include:
Advancing marine energy technologies such as wave, tidal, and offshore wind power.
Bridging gaps between academia, industry, and government to address climate change and clean energy needs.
Promoting interdisciplinary research and cross-sector partnerships to overcome technological, societal, economic, and environmental challenges.
Supporting workforce development and economic growth in coastal communities.
Under the leadership of Professor Lei Zuo, the GO BLUE Center is poised to make significant contributions to sustainable energy solutions and the global blue economy.
🔗 Learn more about the GO BLUE Center: University of Michigan Awarded NSF Grant to Establish the GO Blue Center