School of Science, Mathematics and the Humanities

The School of Science, Mathematics, and the Humanities (SSMH) explores human society, its relationship to the natural environment, and variation in world views that shape science, math, policy, and governance. SSMH supports several interdisciplinary pursuits important to the U.S. Coast Guard and the nation through:

  • The Emergency Management Initiative
  • The Environmental Working Group
  • GEO-Intelligence certification
  • Micro-satellite tracking

Majors and Programs

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Marine and Environmental Science
Operations Research and Data Analytics
Operations Research and Data Analytics
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Geospatial Intelligence
Geospatial Intelligence

Departments

  • Chemical and Environmental Sciences
  • Culture and Languages
  • Government
  • Marine Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Service to the Fleet

SSMH contributions extend beyond cadet education, to direct and indirect support of U.S. Coast Guard operations. Cadets and faculty work together and form partnerships with other federal agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations to advance knowledge and solve problems. As a source of intellectual capital, contributions range widely:
  • Scientific research on physical oceanography, marine biology, climate change, the environment, and the application of global information system (GIS) technology
  • Legal expertise and jurisprudential training in maritime law enforcement
  • Solving complex problems involving threats to coastal regions, marine resources, energy supply and consumption, maritime crime and violence
  • Intelligence and GEO-intelligence programs that provide human and technical assets
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve Coast Guard operations
  • Foreign language qualifications
Tiffany Smythe“Wind-turbines at sea bring opportunity and challenge. With Coast Guard Sectors New York and SE New England, my cadets and research teams work with commercial fishermen, coastal governance bodies, state officials and Coast Guard policy makers to model and assess the impact of offshore wind farms. Our work will shape the maritime future of this region.”

Professor Tiffany Smythe,

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Announcements

Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan

November 2, 2022

Donna Selch, from the Marine Science Department, will present a talk on the “Geospatial Analysis of South Florida Archeology.” The Everglades watershed once dominated the landscape of South Florida. In the past 100 years increased urbanization and agricultural production has severely altered the ecosystem. In 2000, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a multi-billiondollar restoration plan, was passed by Congress to "restore, preserve, and protect the south Florida ecosystem while providing for other water-related needs of the region, including water supply and flood protection." This presentation will explore several research sites in Palm Beach County, FL, using geospatial analysis to visualize the present and past landcover and increase knowledge of Florida history while also aiding in various CERP projects. All work was done in conjunction with county Historical Preservation Officers and Archeologists.

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October 11, 2022

The School of Engineering and Cyber Systems and School of Science, Mathematics and the Humanities will host the UxS Symposium. The U.S. Naval Institute, U.S. Navy, and industry experts will attend for this one-day exploration of future development of unmanned/autonomous vehicles.
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October 3, 2022

The National Security Agency (NSA) awarded a $250,000 grant to CDR Matt Williams, Chair of the Mathematics Department to work with the NSA and the U.S. Military Academy to further artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning initiatives common to all three organizations. The NSA is responsible for global monitoring, collection, and processing of information and data for foreign and domestic intelligence and counterintelligence purposes, specializing in a discipline known as signals intelligence (SIGINT). The NSA is also tasked with the protection of U.S. communications networks and information systems.
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October 1, 2022

The Physics Department and School of Engineering and Cyber Systems announced plans to launch a 3U CubeSAT in spring 2023, followed by a 6U CubeSAT in 2025. This effort is taking place in collaboration with the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, VaSpace, Naval Research Lab, Virginia Spaceflight and Autonomy, and Old Dominion University. The project is an important advance in aerial satellite sensing.
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September 23, 2022

Twenty cadets attended the Global Security Summit, New England’s premier regional security forum. The forum brings the world’s top security experts, speakers, and leaders to Connecticut to address the most critical global security issues.
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September 21, 2022

Professor Karina Mrakovcich of the Marine Science Department attended the Center of Naval Analyses Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing (IUU) wargame in Arlington, VA. CNA is an independent, nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation.
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June 2022

Second-class cadets and Professor Chris Lamonica completed a three-week trip to the Mediterranean to study the refuge crisis in southern Europe. The trip was funded in part by the Olmsted Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides Overseas Travel and Cultural Immersion opportunities to Service Academy Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC students to acquire a national perspective and focus on the role of US policy in regions of strategic importance to the United States.

Contact Information

School of Science, Mathematics, and the Humanities
Dr. Richard Zuczek
Dean
(860) 444-8359
Richard.Zuczek@uscga.edu
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