Roger F. Wicker
Center for Ocean Enterprise
The University of Southern Mississippi
What we do
The Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise is a global hub for advancing Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS), ocean data science, maritime cyber research, and blue tech workforce training.
Overview
USM’s Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Facility is a research and development partnership program focused on uncrewed maritime systems and blue technology innovation.
The facility hosts the co-location of federal and industry partners with The University of Southern Mississippi in 62,500 square feet of laboratories, training, and conference space.
The complex includes deep and shallow water access for oceanographic research vessels.
The facility hosts the co-location of federal and industry partners with The University of Southern Mississippi in 62,500 square feet of laboratories, training, and conference space.
The complex includes deep and shallow water access for oceanographic research vessels.
Mission
The Center consists of multiple facilities bringing together federal, industry, and academic partners, creating a collaborative environment to accelerate the development and launch of new technology in the fast-growing ocean economy.
Entrepreneurs and startups developing solutions to global challenges come here to capitalize on world-class ocean research capabilities and connect to university research scientists.
Entrepreneurs and startups developing solutions to global challenges come here to capitalize on world-class ocean research capabilities and connect to university research scientists.
Benefits of our training programs
Our Maritime Courses
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Ocean Enterprise, USM Marine Research Center | 1030 30th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone number: 228-214-9010 | oceanenterprise@usm.edu
Phone number: 228-214-9010 | oceanenterprise@usm.edu