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This World Oceans Day, join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office in celebrating the many people who are advancing ocean energy technologies.

Megan Lee Anderson, an R&D mechanical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, shares her childhood interest in helping the environment, and how a lifetime of interaction with the coastline, along with a series of serendipitous events led her to a career in marine energy.
The University of New Hampshire won the 5th annual Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.

Alaa Elwany is Making It! In the latest Q&A interview in this series, learn why the Egypt native from an academic family ended up staying in the United States.

With the support of DOE, KidWind called upon kindergarten–8th grade students from around the nation to create artwork based on the theme of “Beautiful Wind Energy.” Check out the artwork of the 18 winners!

California State University Maritime Academy claimed first place out of 12 student teams in the 11th annual Collegiate Wind Competition final event in Minneapolis in May 2024.

Andrew Simms, a researcher at National Renewable Energy Laboratory, discusses how a childhood experience, his father’s influence, and his quest to find a sense of purpose led him to a career path where he is searching for the “big answer” in wave energy.
Enthusiasm for geothermal energy is growing, including among oil and gas workers who are learning how they can apply their skills and experience to geothermal technology. Just ask these Geothermal Collegiate Competition winners.

Michelle Seitz is Making It! Now AAAS fellow, this Q&A profile shares how she started in literature and spent over a decade in the Netherlands.

The wind energy workforce is made up of a wide range of people and skills. Learn about the career journey of Senior Project Manager and External Affairs Advisor Alexsandra Lemke—from the journalism industry to the wind industry.