Seminar in Naval Science and Technology

EGR 201

Outside speakers, faculty and students present and discuss selected topics related to naval science and technology. Speakers typically discuss their careers in the military or defense industries, and often include information on how to apply for jobs with their companies or organizations. Registration in the course isn’t required to attend, so if you see a speaker that interests you, please drop by! Seminars take place on both URI Kingston and UConn Storrs campuses.

• Instructors: Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi (URI), Alexandra Hain (UConn)
• Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
• Location: Fascitelli 045 (URI) and Castleman 201 (UConn)

Spring 2026 Speaker Schedule

01/21/2026 — Introduction to Naval Science & Technology
01/28/2026 — Dr. Richard Christenson & Professor Dave Taggart, NIUVT research
02/04/2026 — Eileen Candels, CCAT
02/11/2026 — Dr. Bob LaFreniere, Maritime Sensors
02/18/2026 — Petty Officer Svestka, Submariner
02/25/2026 — Eric Goetz, CET
03/04/2026 — Keegan Scott, URI Fellowships
03/11/2026 — Benjamin Drozenko, NUWC
03/18/2026 — SPRING BREAK
03/25/2026 — Maria Smerekanics, Lockheed Martin
04/01/2026 — Amanda Stebbins, Fibers Material INC
04/08/2026 — Eric Piccolo, Fairbanks Morse Defense
04/15/2026 — Gary Cooper, Electric Boat
04/22/2026 — Mark Whitney, Old Dominion
04/29/2026 — Rykley Cooper, Birdon