NORFOLK, Va., May 22 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release:

By Joy Vann

As the maritime industry looks to build its future workforce, Old Dominion University is helping high school students dive into shipbuilding, engineering and emerging technology through its annual Digital Ship Challenge. Organized by the University's Virginia Digital Maritime Center (VDMC), the challenge drew more than 120 local high school students together for a hands-on STEM competition focused on submarine building and maritime careers.

The event was held this spring at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) in Suffolk. Now, in its third year, the Digital Ship Challenge expanded from seven teams in its inaugural compe...