An Academy First: Ensign Christine Groves, First Academy Graduate Awarded Two Prestigious Scholarships
Ensign Christine Groves ‘23, is the first Coast Guard Academy graduate to simultaneously receive two prestigious scholarships—the Truman Scholarship and Fulbright Scholarship. Dedicated to research on renewable energy technologies, Groves is currently in Reykjavik, Iceland starting her sustainable energy engineering graduate program at Reykjavik University. “This is an international program, taught in English, with students […]
Getting Hands-On: Celestial Navigation in Antarctica
A unique opportunity for two members of the Class of 2026 to conduct voyage planning calculations for an Antarctic cruise was on par with expectations of an afloat junior officer. Former Academy instructor, Tim Ciampaglio, recently took a cruise from Argentina to Antarctica to conduct “hand mathematical” celestial navigation or navigating by way of stars. […]
Moving Towards Accreditation: Cyber Systems
It’s an exciting time for the Cyber Systems major at the Academy. This summer, the major is looking to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). After completing a readiness review, submitting a self-study, and hosting the ABET Visiting Team on campus last fall, the Academy’s Cyber major received much […]
US Arctic Policy and the US Coast Guard
It’s no wonder why the civil engineering (CE) major is celebrating 50 years at the Academy. Since its inception as a major in 1973, CE has graduated approximately 25 cadets each year. Earning a CE degree from the Academy means: Being some of the most satisfied and in-demand professionals Applying to graduate school after 2 […]
Civil Engineering: Celebrating 50 Years at The Coast Guard Academy
It’s no wonder why the civil engineering (CE) major is celebrating 50 years at the Academy. Since its inception as a major in 1973, CE has graduated approximately 25 cadets each year. Earning a CE degree from the Academy means: Being some of the most satisfied and in-demand professionals Applying to graduate school after 2 […]
Education, Innovation, Science and Art
Sauna on an Icebreaker
First cyber systems majors to graduate from Coast Guard Academy
Cadets Present on Emerging Military Technologies at University of North Georgia Symposium 2022
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Evolving technology is fundamental to Coast Guard operations. This spring Cyber Systems and Management majors at the Academy shared their group research on the subject at the University of North Georgia (UNG) Symposium. The panel discussion highlighted six emerging technologies in the military and how they could be implemented in various […]
Victory at The Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy won first place in the semi-finals and tied for first place in the finals. First Class Cadets Ryan Von Brock and Jacob Schellman made up the team that took home the prize at the annual Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition. Hosted virtually this past March, […]
