Port Fest Baltimore
Port Fest Baltimore is an educational and entertaining celebration of Baltimore’s working port and the maritime-related industries of the city.
10/01/2019
Full of exciting adventures in one ship!!!
STEAM SCHOOL for May is SOLD OUT. You can add your name to the WAITLIST in case there is a cancellation.
Our Steam School weekend May 3 to 5 is official. You can get in on the class by going to our website www.ssjohnwbrown.org and click the Ticket Tab. The class size is limited, so save your place now.
24/11/2018
31/08/2018
AMTRAK is hiring AMTRAK IS HIRING We are not just a railroad; we are a company that moves people. We move customers where they want to go by responding to their wants and needs. And by doing so, we connect communities, economies and families that make our nation great.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks need you to volunteer to help keep our waters Clean because all Park Trails and Streams lead to the Port!
Collectively...The Port of Baltimore is our largest and best paying Employer! RESEARCH THAT!
03/11/2017
Wow!
NASA Scientists Get Up-Close Look at Massive Iceberg 'Roughly the Size of Delaware' – gCaptain A NASA aircraft on a mission to map polar ice in Antarctica got one of the first up-close looks at the massive iceberg that broke off from the Larsen C Ice Shelf this past July. The giant one trillion ton iceberg, known as A68, originally spanned an area of about 5,800 square km – roughly …
08/10/2017
Words of Advice and Humor!
Safety First!
From the mail buoy:
30/09/2017
We have two days of Education and we need two days of volunteers October 10th and 11th 8:30 to noon
15/09/2017
It's never too early to love the Sea!
Tour guide Cindy Gallagher photographed this youngster (maybe a future midshipman athlete) assuming the stance in front of the Heisman trophies in Lejeune Hall, one of the stops on a Naval Academy tour. Come take a tour and find out more about the two USNA graduates who earned these awards.
this throw back lives in the Baltimore Harbor ...see for yourself!
02/09/2017
they come to aide Texas by Sea!
MARAD Activates TS Empire State and TS Kennedy for Harvey Relief – gCaptain The maritime academy training ships TS Empire State VI and TS Kennedy have been ordered to get underway to Gulf of Mexico to support ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) activated the two National Defense R...
Dear Maritime Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Friends,
Maritime College received word early this morning that the Empire State VI will be activated to aid in the Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. We anticipate that it will take more than a week to activate and prepare the ship, and a five to seven days before the ship arrives in Texas.
The Maritime Administration will contract for the activation and crewing of the vessel. No students will be sailing with the ship. Maritime College is currently assessing any potential impact on classes and training normally held onboard when the ship is pier side and will identify solutions to minimize the impact.
Empire State VI will provide housing, food and water to support first responders in the Harvey relief efforts. Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Kennedy is also being activated for the same purpose.
RADM Michael Alfultis, USMS, Ph.D.
President
State University of New York, Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue - Fort Schuyler
Throggs Neck, New York 10465
Urgent Call for Papers by 9/15! Scholarship Opportunities for High School and College Students by American Salvage Association (ASA) and North American Marine Environment
Protection Association (NAMEPA).
Call for High School and Undergraduate Science Project Papers in
the Marine Sciences
High school or college students who participated in a science or engineering fair in 2017 can be eligible for scholarship money to further their education in marine sciences.
Applicants can send a project abstract of 300 words or less and a technical paper describing their project for consideration of special awards to be presented jointly by the Education Committees of the American Salvage Association (ASA) and the North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA). Papers and abstracts will be accepted until September 15. Winners will be notified before September 30 and will be announced at NAMEPA's Annual Conference and Dinner.
Competition will be divided into 2 groups for prizes: High School 9-12th grades and College/University undergraduate students. 1st place winners will be invited to receive the award at a marine industry function event of the American Salvage Association and/or the North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA) in the fall of 2017.
To be considered, a project should focus on one of the following broad Marine Science subject areas:
Marine Environmental Care, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Meteorology, Underwater Robotics, Air Emissions from Ships, Alternative Fuel Supplies for Ships, Oil and Chemical Spill Remediation, Offshore Well Control, Diving Systems, Marine Biology, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Microorganisms, Ship Design, Ship Breaking, Recovery of Sunken Ships, Cargo, Fuel or Pollutants, related Marine Salvage or Marine Environmental projects.
Eligibility Requirements:
High School Prize - Enrolled in 9th - 12th grades during 2017
Undergraduate Prize - Undergraduate student enrolled full time during Fall 2017
Expectation Requirements:
Abstract of paper 300 words or less
Technical Paper, no size limitation
Due date prior to September 15, 2017
Prizes (offered jointly by both NAMEPA and ASA Education Committee):
High School submission - $500, 250, 100 (1st 2nd, 3rd place)
Undergraduate submission - $500, 250, 100 (1st 2nd, 3rd place)
All prize winners will receive recognition in industry publications
1st Prize Winners will receive invitation to receive awards at industry functions.
Additional "special recognition" awards may be presented dependent upon submissions.
Submit an entry by clicking on this link.http://www.americansalvage.org/science-fair/?utm_source=ASA+NAMEPA+Science+Fair+Paper+Scholarships&utm_campaign=ASA+NAMEPA+Science+Fair+Paper+Campaign&utm_medium=email
19/08/2017
A fabulous story... that continues!!
STEM...worth the study...watch how cool!
09/08/2017
The great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race is every year the week of Columbus Day....join us!
October 10 kicks off festivities surrounding the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR) --- a 127 nautical mile schooner-rigged vessel race from Baltimore to Portsmouth. The was founded to promote public awareness of the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage and encourage the preservation and improvement of the Chesapeake's natural resources. This year a portion of the event proceeds have been donated to the Oyster Recovery Partnership to plant 100,000 oysters on local sanctuary reefs. For more info on the race, visit: http://gcbsr.org
05/08/2017
baltimore could do this!
7 cities making polluted waterways into swimming hotspots Cities like Paris, London, Boston, and Portland, are reclaiming rivers that have long been neglected.
02/08/2017
Important information!
Can Seafood be Sustainable? Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Has the Answer… and a Warning Few people understand what humans are doing to the oceans, and thusly the planet, better than Paul Watson and he shared his insight in a recent episode of with Nil Zacharias.
Pioneer Camp: Lights! Radio! Wavelengths?
This year's Pioneer Camp is: Lights! Radio! Wavelengths?
Camp will focus on the Electromagnetic Spectrum, from Light to Radio. Kids ages 8-10 will spend two full days learning about wavelengths and how we use them in everyday life.
Campers will make their very own crystal radio, investigate infrared light, try out amateur radio with our very own HAM club, and much more as we investigate different wavelengths!
When: August 15-16, 9am-5pm
Where: National Electronics Museum
Age: 8-10
Cost: $80 for 1 camper, $72 for each additional camper in a family after the first one (10% discount)
Registration is required. Payment must be through PayPal during registration. Please register for just one session as the same material will be covered in both.
To register:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=a4nwe6jab&oeidk=a07ee86pbkdb6cac60e
Escape Velocity Convention
NEM will have a table in the Exhibit Hall at Escape Velocity Con 2017!
Pop Culture + Real Science = Escape Velocity
Cutting-edge technology and panels on hard science and pop culture. Hands-on STEAM activities for kids. Amazing cosplay and evening events for adults. Screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Metropolis'. Astronauts, authors, artists, gaming, drone-racing, and much more!
When: September 1-3
Where: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC
Tickets: Required. Go online to buy your tickets for one day or the whole weekend.
https://escapevelocity.events/
HAM Radio Technician Class
Interested in "Ham" Radio (Amateur Radio), but not sure where to start?
Free seven (7) week Technician Class
When: Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Starting Thursday, September 7, 2017
Where: National Electronics Museum - 1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 20190
A free seven (7) week "HAM" Radio (Amateur Radio) Technician course will be held in the National Electronics Museum Thursday evenings, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., starting Thursday, September 7, 2017. This course is to help prepare for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Technician Class license examination. There are no Morse code requirements for this class. There is no charge for the class, however, students should purchase their own current ARRL HAM Radio License Manual - 3rd Edition.
Space accommodations are limited, so please RSVP to reserve a spot in this class.
For information or to RVSP, please email Rol Anders at: [email protected] or call (410) 796-4792.
Coming in September: Edison Exhibit
Blue Star Museum
NEM is a Blue Star Museum! Now through Labor Day, military ID holders and five of their family members receive free admission to the museum. For more information and to find other Blue Star Museums in the area, visit https://www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums.
Satellites: Transforming Our Lives
Satellites: Transforming Our Lives is now open! First proposed in 2005, the exhibit is now open to the public. This exhibit was made possible by generous donations from the State of Maryland, David Lee and Global SATCOM Technology Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, the John G. and Beverly A. Puente Advised Fund, and a number of other aerospace corporations and individuals. The gallery focuses on the history of satellites, key issues and challenges, and their technology and applications. Visitors will learn how satellites affect their everyday lives and will receive a glimpse into the future of the industry.
A Blaze of Crimson Light
Silent Auction EXTENDED
The National Electronics Museum is excited to extend the auction for four neon and LED signs from our temporary exhibit A Blaze of Crimson Light, custom made for this exhibition by the Maryland Sign Association.
We're in the final days of our auction. Bidding ends August 15th, so don't hesitate! We'll contact winners with retrieval information at the close of the exhibit. The auction is open for anyone in the US - you must 18 years or older - to participate, but please be aware that shipping fees will be applied if you would like us to send your sign to you.
HOW TO BID:
Use the following link to access the online bidding sheets:
http://tinyurl.com/j6wcxbn
The document contains four sheets, one for each sign up for auction, accessed by clicking the different colored tabs at the bottom of the screen.
Please write your name, email address, and the amount of your bid on the sheet for the corresponding sign that you are bidding on.
No bid less than $10.00 more than the previous bidder, please!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julia Tontala at [email protected].
Thank you and good luck!
NEM STAFF
1745 West Nursery Rd
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
410-765-0230
Pioneer Camp 2017 Session 2 Pioneer Camp will focus on the Electromagnetic Spectrum, from Light to Radio. Kids from 8-10 will spend two full days learning about wavelengths and how we use them. Campers will make their very own Crystal Radio, investigate infrared light, try out amateur radio with our very own HAM club, and much...
28/07/2017
more positive Baltimore reading!
'Dead man's land' no longer: Crane operator has bird's-eye-view of port of Baltimore's growth The port of Baltimore is now the fourth fastest growing in North America, surpassing one million tons of general cargo and handling a record 86,400 containers in the month of May, officials said.
28/07/2017
How Baltimore Quietly Became the Coolest City on the East Coast
Let's keep making Baltimore Cool Again!
http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/city-vacations/baltimore-sagamore-pendry-rebirth
How Baltimore Quietly Became the Coolest City on the East Coast The famously blue-collar town on the Chesapeake has quietly become the East Coast's coolest city.
19/07/2017
https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/talkofthebay/2017/7/14/a-pilot-pioneer
A Pilot Pioneer For Captain Alison Buckler, there are no limits to her career as a Bay Pilot.
19/07/2017
...and they handle some of the world's largest vessels...hmmmm, must be some jobs in that Port of Baltimore!
Did you know the Port of Baltimore's 400-foot Neo-Panamax cranes are about the same height as the World Trade Center Baltimore (405 Ft)?!
16/07/2017
Port Fest is gearing up for career inspiring tours in the Port of Baltimore. Stay tuned. Also the 28th Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race will be Happening the same week following Columbus Day, October 9th.
We would love maritime interested volunteers and help funding school buses, and a First time Captain and Crew event open to the public! A real meet and greet of these, seemingly mythical people! Sailors know how to party!!! You will love to hear their stories!!! Help us! Thanking you in advance for your help! Hazzah!! Portfestbaltimore.com. Janet Caslow
Maritime logistics education career Baltimore The Working Port of Baltimore for Educators
11/07/2017
Go Rolanda Franklin !
SSJohn Brown. Not to be missed. Follow the summer plans!
01/07/2017
This ship is living history under the care of a whole VOlunteer Crew! So, it must be very cool! come, step back in time when we all cred about each other!
Just another reminder. One of our biggest challenges lately is that we are unable to be open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the temporty pier. BUT, in 36 hours the ship will be shifting from Clinton Street over to Fells Point. We will be there until the morning after the 4th of July Fireworks and are open to the public each day. On Friday we are only going to be open from 12pm-3pm due to a private event in the evening. But on Saturday, Sunday and Monday the ship will be open from 12pm-7pm. On Tuesday the ship will be open from 12pm to 4pm. We are still selling tickets to view the fireworks onboard the ship. Please visit local merchants to get a code to lower the cost of the tickets to $10 per ticket. Check out the flier below for more info. We hope to see you then.
Gap Year adventure!
17/06/2017
15/06/2017
Education at Sea!
"Going to sea aboard Westward changed my whole outlook on life. I fell in love with the ocean, became more self-confident and decided I wanted to enter a career dedicated to marine research.... I look fondly back on those days under sail as a seminal point in my life."
-Rich Chandler, W-7 and SEA Trustee
Submersible Operations Administrator at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution