Building Tomorrow's Maritime Leaders
Maritime@Penn (MAP) is the first maritime club at the University of Pennsylvania, uniting students from diverse academic backgrounds to tackle real maritime challenges and develop the next generation of industry leaders.
The maritime industry moves 80% of global trade and represents a $14 trillion sector that faces critical challenges in sustainability, digitalization, and workforce development. Maritime@Penn believes that students can drive the innovation needed to transform this vital industry.
As a premier maritime student organization in Philadelphia, we leverage the University of Pennsylvania's interdisciplinary expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to address complex maritime challenges. Our members draw from resources across engineering, business, law, and healthcare to create actionable solutions for the industry's future.
We are committed to:
- Innovation & Technology: Developing cutting-edge solutions for maritime sustainability and digitalization
- Education & Leadership: Building the next generation of maritime professionals and thought leaders
- Industry Collaboration: Connecting students with maritime professionals, companies, and organizations
- Research & Development: Advancing maritime knowledge through interdisciplinary research initiatives
Maritime@Penn operates through specialized committees that connect ideas to action:
- Maritime Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship
- Maritime Law, Policy & Governance
- Maritime Finance & Investment
- Maritime Sustainability & Environment
- Maritime Operations & Logistics
Located in Philadelphia, a city with a rich maritime heritage dating back to its founding, Maritime@Penn is uniquely positioned to contribute to the region's continued maritime innovation. Philadelphia's strategic location and historical significance in American maritime commerce provide an ideal backdrop for our mission.
Maritime@Penn welcomes students from all academic disciplines who share a passion for maritime innovation and leadership. Whether you're interested in technology, business, law, environmental science, or any other field, there's a place for you in our maritime community.
Website: pennmaritime.club
This repository contains the official website for Maritime@Penn, showcasing our organization, events, committees, and opportunities for students to engage with the maritime industry.