News You Can Use

Pay your dues on-line! The newest feature on our web site allows you to renew your membership without the hassle of mailing or faxing. Simply fill out the convenient form, supply your credit card information (on a secured page) hit send and you're set for another year!

*Headquarter's staff is busy preparing for the 2001 Annual Meeting and IMExpo to be held at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, October 24-27th. Web pages, featuring details will be available for viewing on or about April 1, 2001.

* Support your Society! There are still some booths left for those interested in exhibiting at IMExpo. As an exhibitor you can expect total marketing and promotional support both pre-Expo and during the actual event. Direct mail pieces are strategically sent out to maximize market penetration. You will receive an unlimited supply of VIP tickets to pass out to your existing customer base and potential clients as well as a complimentary 50-word description of your products and services in our show directory. An active url link connecting your company's website to SNAME's is also offered to allow potential buyers to visit your website and review your products and services.

* We have a new advertising agency! SNAME member, Bob Rogaski, has been selected to sell advertisements for Marine Technology, the Membership Directory, JSR and JSP as well as the website.

President of Topgallant, Inc., Mr. Rogaski offers consulting services on marketing and sales processes for the transportation industry. Niche markets include offshore drilling, inland waterways, coastal and great lakes, commercial fishing and naval forces worldwide.

To learn more about these exciting promotional opportunities or Topgallant's services please contact Bob directly at 973-895-2669 (phone), 503-213-7723 (fax) or topgallant@pobox.com.

*AT&T networking has submitted a proposal which offers internet access via high speed DSL lines. Several service plans, with multiple options, are available for both home and office. An added bonus: this service can be installed over an existing telephone line, allowing you internet and telephone service simultaneously!

Because high-speed internet access is expensive, AT&T is prepared to offer a group rate to SNAME members, resulting in substantial savings if enough members are interested. If you would like to participate please contact: Phil Kimball at 201-798-4800 x 3024 or via e-mail: pkimball@sname.org

The Value of Membership

Last month's newsletter began our exploration of the many benefits your SNAME membership offers. This month's focus is the T&R Program, the heart of SNAME.

For the past 59 years, T&R has fostered and sponsored maritime research into all areas of ocean sciences and has evolved into a program which:

* Involves more than 1,000 individuals from all branches of the marine and associated industries including government and regulatory agencies.

* Includes over eleven committees and over eighty panels and ad hoc groups with members selected for their knowledge and expertise in a particular field.

* Advances the participation of young people to join a panel through the "Under 28" program. All those who feel qualified to serve and can fund their travel and expenses by themselves or through their employers are encouraged to submit an application.

* Disseminates T&R bulletins, reports, data sheets and symposia proceedings. This work is often the basis for articles appearing in the Society's Journals.

* Establishes the direction of the T&R Program via the Steering Committee which also establishes research priorities and assists in funding research projects.

For more information, please refer to the SNAME Membership and Information Directory or go to our website www.sname.org

Career Opportunity

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN/FACULTY POSITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND MARINE ENGINEERING

Applicants are invited to apply for one of two tenure-track positions in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The department was established in 1881 and is a world leader in education and research in Engineering for the Marine Environment. The applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in naval architecture; marine, ocean or offshore engineering; or related engineering or science discipline. The applicants should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and lead a strong research program, and supervise Ph.D. education in one of the following two areas:

MARINE POWER SYSTEMS AND PROPULSION. The successful candidate should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: compact power, integrated electric plants, automation, marine system integration.
MARINE HYDRODYNAMICS. The successful candidate should have expertise in one or more of the following areas of hydrodynamics: analytical, computational, experimental, marine, environmental, drag-reduction methods, fluid/structure interaction.

Appointments at the assistant or associate professor level are anticipated depending upon experience and qualifications of the successful applicants. Appointment at the professor level is possible for persons of international reputation and stature. Starting date is September 1, 2001.

Send applications with curriculum vita, references, and copies of publication abstracts to the following address by April 1, 2001. Thereafter, applications will be considered until the position is filled. Professor Michael M. Bernitsas, Chair Dept of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering /University of Michigan 2600 Draper Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2145.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.