Our uncompromising vision is to establish a world-class ocean engineering program that is a pioneer in modern curriculum, an innovator of education techniques, and a leader in key established/emerging research/technology areas.
“I hope to inspire the next generation through my love for teaching and excitement for engineering. This is what I want to be my legacy,” said Laurrie Cordes, doctoral student and assistant lecturer in the Department of Ocean Engineering.
Most Texans will forever carry the memory of the widespread devastation left behind by Hurricanes Harvey and Ike along the state’s coastal cities and communities. Better protecting cities and communities from future weather-related events are at the forefront of researchers’ minds.
By combining a rubble mound dike and a sand dune into one structure, it can widen beaches and provide many benefits including but not limited to flood protection, enhance tourism and also create new habitats for a variety of species.
