Ocean Institute Sponsors

Professional Partners

	UCLA Virtual Lab

Professional Partner Descriptions

	DeepArch The MIT Deep Water Archaeology Research Group, DeepArch, is developing methodology for archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the world's oceans (to 6,000m deep) using advanced sensors, robotics, and submersibles. DeepArch conducts research that includes archaeologists, historians, engineers, and oceanographers, so that the challenge of working in deep water can be approached from all angles. Leaders in these fields are brought together through lectures, conferences, and expeditions, to investigate the tools and methods needed to study this complex discipline. In addition, DeepArch believes in the education of a new generation of archaeologists and engineers, and we participate in a number of educational opportunities, including public lectures and ROV competitions. http://web.mit.edu/deeparch/www/home/index.html
	Jet Propulsion Laboratory Welcome to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology. There has never been a more exciting time for JPL than now, with exciting missions spread throughout the solar system. I hope you'll use our Web site to chart this time of unprecedented challenge and exploratory adventure. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/about_JPL
	The National Science Foundation NSF is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, and related legislation, 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq., and was given additional authority by the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885), and Title I of the Education for Economic Security Act (20 U.S.C. 3911 to 3922). The Foundation consists of the National Science Board of 24 part-time members and a Director (who also serves as ex officio National Science Board member), each appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. Other senior officials include a Deputy Director who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate, and eight Assistant Directors. http://www.nsf.gov/
	Scripps Institution of Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research, graduate training, and public service in the world. Research at Scripps encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans. Ongoing investigations include the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves and currents, and the flow and interchange of matter between seawater and the ocean bottom or the atmosphere. Scripps's research ships are used in these investigations throughout the world's oceans. Mission: To seek, teach, and communicate scientific understanding of the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society and the environment. http://sio.ucsd.edu/
	Welcome to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA)! Founded in 1989, SIMA represents the interests of America's surf industry and is designed to help you grow your business, save you money and help your company operate more efficiently. SIMA members include manufacturers and distributors of surfboards, surf apparel (swimwear, sportswear, boardwear, etc.), wetsuits, bodyboards, eyewear, footwear, accessories and other products used by beach and board sports consumers as well as magazines, exhibit companies, video companies and surf industry vendors such as banks and insurance companies.
UCLA Virtual Lab	UCLA Virtual Lab The UCLA Cultural VR Lab was founded in 1997 by Prof. Bernard Frischer in collaboration with Prof. Diane Favro of the UCLA Department of Architecture. Mission: to create authenticated 3D computer models of culturally significant sites around the world; to research ways of utilizing computer models in teaching, research, and commerce. Methodology: Differentiating the Lab from a typical graphics company is its commitment to the highest possible scientific accuracy and its ability to create models authenticated by leading scholars and cultural authorities. The first step in modeling a site is creation of a small Scientific Committee of the world's leading scholars on the site. Only when a Scientific Committee is satisfied that a model is as up-to-date and accurate as possible is it considered finished and ready for release. http://www.cvrlab.org