In addition to the formal courses, all students attend the Monday Lecture Series, these lectures are given by speakers on a wide variety of topics-some technical, but many on quality of life, historical, or current events topics. The Monday lecture series is designed to expand Webb students’ education in both technical and non-technical subject areas. View our current lecture schedule and watch past lectures below.
Also, once or twice a year, a formal, evening lecture of the Zeien Lectures Series is presented.
If you have a suggestion for a Monday lecture or would like to present one, please contact Dean Matthew Werner at ude.bbew@renrewm.
Spring 2024 Lecture Schedule
Date | Subject | Speaker |
2/26/24 | Welcome back | President Martecchini, Dean Werner, Ms. Caliguri, Ms. Green |
3/4/24 | Venture Innovation and the Future of Maritime | Mark Huang, SeaAhead Bluetech Innovation |
3/11/24 | TBD | Catrionia Savage, Silverstream Technologies, RINA |
3/18/24 | Anatomy of a Deal: The Acquisition of LNG Carriers | Matt Turns, Chevron Shipping |
3/26/24 | New Builds for the Future | Maren Schroeder, Stolt Tankers2 |
4/1/24 | Salvage – Case Studies | Nolan Conway, Resolve Marine |
4/8/24 | TBD | TBD |
4/15/24 | Spring Break – No Lecture | N/A |
4/22/24 | The Venice Gates: A Short History of a Long, Successful (but Controversial) Project | Dr. Rafeal Bras, Georgia Tech |
4/29/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations | |
5/6/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations | |
5/13/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations | |
5/20/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations | |
5/27/24 | Memorial Day – No Lecture | N/A |
5/28/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations | |
6/3/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations | |
6/10/24 | Senior Thesis Presentations |
Past Lectures
The Character of Truly Liberal Education
Dr. Shawn Welnak
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, LIUPost
Adjunct Professor of Political Philosophy, Webb Institute
Tunnel Thrusters: Function, Sizing, and Design
Donald Macpherson ‘80
Technical Director, HydroComp, Inc.
Stepped Planing Hulls. When Are They Appropriate?
Dr. Michael G. Morabito ‘05
Director of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, United States Naval Academy