IMarEST – ENCOURAGING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AT OTC
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s (IMarEST) Young Members’ Network will be taking an active role at OTC2008’s “The Next Wave” session for young professionals taking place at 1730 on Wednesday 7 May. The Institute I an OTC supporting organisation
The Young Members Network (YMN) connects students, graduates, postgraduates and professionals with the IMarEST. It is a vibrant group of individuals who are either studying on marine related courses or working in shipping, offshore oil and gas or marine science related sectors; and its activities support education, lifelong learning and professional development connecting young members worldwide. Mutiu Adebayo of Aker Kvaerner is the Houston area Regional Co-ordinator of the YMN is looking forward to meeting prospective new members of the Network at the OTC event in the Reliant Stadium East Club.
“We have a Chairman of the YMN who works in industry and knows at first hand what it’s like for students and graduates to have recently left education and be looking for their first job,” explains Abi Virjee of IMarEST’s YMN HQ. “Those who have just graduated find it extremely helpful when they first start work and the Network supports them in their early stage career needs. We link with other young member groups around the world who are looking to meet other professionals or students. In addition to Houston, we have active young members’ networks in Aberdeen and Southampton in the UK, in Greece, Singapore and Malaysia.”
Young members’ activities include technical visits and presentations; debates and forums; seminars and workshops; and social networking and events. It operates a graduate mentor scheme, facilitates lifelong learning and education; provides access to vital resources such as the IMarEST Employment Service and Marine Information Centre; and offers support through IMarEST scholarships and Young Member Awards.
The IMarEST is the leading professional body for the global marine community. It promotes the scientific development and inter-disciplinary understanding of marine engineering, science and technology and has some 15,000 members in over a hundred countries. During OTC the IMarEST booth (#2646) will feature show offers on the Institute’s magazines including ‘Journal of Offshore Technology‘, ‘Journal of Operational Oceanography’ and an invaluable publication - ‘Design of Safety & Marine Offshore Systems’; and also promote the benefits of membership of the Institute for individuals and of the innovative ‘Marine Partners’ scheme for companies.
Further information on all aspects of IMarEST’s work is available on the booth, and at www.imarest.org
About IMarEST
- Voucher copies/tear sheets with coverage are always welcome, as is a simple notification of use of the release to judithpatten@wwmail.co.uk
- The IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology) is the leading membership body and learned society for marine professionals, industry, research and education, with 49 branches and 15,000 members worldwide
- Professional Recognition: qualifications for membership are based on the educational background and/or multi-disciplinary experience ensuring that high professional standards are maintained
- The only membership body that can award Chartered Marine Scientist and Technologist, Chartered, Incorporated and Engineering Technician status to their professional engineering counterparts
- The IMarEST is part of the Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Federation
- IMarEST Marine Partners: a membership network for organisations in industry, research and education operating in the marine and offshore sectors
- Maritime journals include MER (Marine Engineers Review), The Marine Scientist, The Journal of Offshore Technology (JOT); Maritime IT & Electronics; Shipping World & Shipbuilder; and the newly launched Journal of Operational Oceanography
- IMarEST Publications: Technical Proceedings Parts A, B, C and D; and a catalogue of 100+/- books
- The IMarEST Marine Information Centre (MIC) has 36,000 references available; 86,000 references on the combined IMarEST/BMT database; and some 5,000 books and 3,000 conference proceedings
- IMarEST organisers 30-40 events and conferences annually; and was the host organisation for the World Maritime Technology Conference held in London in 2006
Issued on behalf of IMarEST by Judith Patten @ JPPR
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Judith Patten @ JPPR
34 Ellerker Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6AA, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8241 1912; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8940 6211
Email: judithpatten@wwmail.co.uk
or
Suki Kalsi @ IMarEST
80 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7382 2600: Fax: +44 (0) 20 7382 2670
Email: suki.kalsi@imarest.org
