{"id":116879,"date":"2018-03-05T18:07:28","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T18:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/?page_id=116879"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:00:31","slug":"corporate-affiliates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/giving\/corporate-affiliates\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming a GSO Corporate Affiliate"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Public-Private Partnership<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Before us lies a new journey and challenge: energize the region\u2019s economy.<\/h2>\n

Recently, the Boston Globe<\/em> reported that the blue economy is at the heart of the region\u2019s economic development plan<\/a>. And, according to a report by the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation, this \u201csuper sector\u201d is projected to double in value by 2030 and become an engine for job creation in our region.<\/p>\n

National, state and local leaders understand that economic growth and prosperity resides in, on and around the waters of southeastern New England.<\/p>\n

The way forward converts today's resources into tomorrow's competitive advantage.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/section>\n

\"\"The Corporate Affiliates program at URI\u2019s Graduate School of Oceanography is a resource that delivers compelling benefits:<\/p>\n

\u2022 fundamental knowledge<\/strong>
\n\u2022 technical facilities<\/strong>
\n\u2022 professional guidance<\/strong>
\n\u2022 prolific talent<\/strong><\/p>\n

By affiliating with GSO\u2014the \u201cacademic anchor\u201d of Rhode Island\u2019s blue economy\u2014a corporation can leverage the strengths of a great research university.<\/p>\n

It Begins With a Greeting<\/h2>\n

Partnerships between organi\u00adzations are built on connections between individuals.<\/h4>\n

There are many occasions each year for people to get acquainted\u2014to discuss vexing issues and innovative solutions. Corporate affiliates are invited into the GSO com\u00admunity and warmly welcomed at interactive events, such as:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Public lectures
\n\u2013 Research presentations
\n\u2013 Working lunches
\n\u2013 Facility tours
\n\u2013 Professional receptions<\/p>\n

Open Doors Open Minds<\/h2>\n

Corporate affiliates reap the rewards of access.<\/h4>\n

The facilities, laboratories, and equipment needed to research and develop inspired ideas are located on GSO\u2019s Narragansett Bay Campus. Corporate affiliates are encouraged to bring to campus their questions and challenges to save time and money immediately. In the long-term, as students become fluent in real-world applications of basic research, the next generation of oceanographers, scientists and engineers is informed and trained. GSO\u2019s graduate students\u2014thirsty for knowledge today\u2014will become difference makers in the blue economy workforce of tomorrow. Meanwhile, corporate affiliates enjoy an inside track for bringing these professionals into their organizations.<\/p>\n

GSO\u2019s reach extends beyond its campus boundaries.<\/h4>\n

Around the globe, nearly a thousand GSO alumni fill positions in state and local agencies, national laboratories, nonprofit organizations and top-ranked universities. As opinion leaders and policy makers, professors and researchers, scientists and consultants, they are shaping the agenda for oceanographic enterprise and ensuring its success. These men and women are the larger part of the GSO community. By joining this community as a corporate affiliate, you gain access to a vast network of know-how and experience.<\/p>\n

Collaboration Begets Momentum<\/h2>\n

GSO\u2019s people and facilities will extend your operation.<\/h4>\n

Through this program a corporate affiliate can sponsor a long-term project. Here, the public-private partnership addresses mutual concerns, produces specific gains and realizes its greatest value. As one of the nation\u2019s premiere oceanographic institutions, GSO comprises subject-matter experts in:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Ocean Exploration
\n\u2013 Aquaculture
\n\u2013 Fisheries
\n\u2013 Ocean Technologies
\n\u2013 Climate Change
\n\u2013 Coastal Resilience
\n\u2013 Marine Geology
\n\u2013 Alternative Energy
\n\u2013 Related Blue-Economy Industries<\/p>\n

The bottom line<\/h2>\n

Mutual success.<\/h4>\n

Your company is the destination for what we produce\u2014intricate analyses, new knowledge and expert minds in oceanography. You confront the issues of the day. You drive the need for discovery. Your work makes our work essential.<\/p>\n

Please consider becoming a GSO Corporate Affiliate. Because success in the blue economy will require fresh ideas, novel approaches, tenacity, and invigorating partnerships.<\/p>\n

To learn more about becoming a GSO Corporate Affiliate, contact:<\/h1>

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\nNina Gregory<\/strong>
\nURI Corporate & Foundation Relations
\n401.874.7843
\nngregory@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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