Webb’s Industry Relationship

Webb serves as a central intellectual and talent hub for the global maritime sector. Because of our focused academic mission and storied 135+ year legacy, our connection to the naval architecture, marine engineering, and related maritime industries is intimate, direct, and generational.

Key Partners & Organizations:

• Professional Societies: Students and faculty actively participate in professional societies including SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers), ASNE (American Society of Naval Engineers), and IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology).
• Industry Employers & Partners: Leading shipyards (e.g., General Dynamics Electric Boat and NASSCO, Hanwha Philly Shipyard), design and engineering consultancies (e.g., Glosten, Herbert Engineering), classification societies (ABS, DNV), new technology leaders (e.g., Saronic, Anduril, SpaceX), and maritime research organizations.
• Government & Navy Connections: Close ties with the U.S. Navy and the Pentagon, the NAVSEA professorship, and naval research partners such as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division and the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC).

Student Benefits & Practical Access:

• Monday Lecture Series: Regular on-campus lectures bringing senior maritime executives, naval innovators, and academic researchers to present and network directly with students. 
• Alumni Network Clout: With an exceptionally loyal alumni network holding technical director, principal engineer, VP of engineering, executive, and founder roles across the maritime industry, mentorship and direct recruitment are woven into the campus experience.
• Industry-Sponsored Projects: Student design projects and theses frequently tackle active, complex problems posed directly by maritime companies and naval stakeholders.