NORFOLK, Va., March 2 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release:
By Joy Vann
In a region where shipbuilding and ship repair fuel both the economy and national defense, Old Dominion University is bringing industry, government and academia together to chart what comes next.
On Tuesday, March 10, the University will host its fourth annual maritime conference, "Nextwave: Advancing the Future of Shipbuilding and Ship Repair through Industry Collaboration, Innovation and Workforce Development."
The conference will feature discussions with experts from the blue economy about the workforce and technology needs of these vital Hampton Roads industries.
Elspeth McMahon, Ph.D., associate vice president of Old Dominion University...