Science & Technology
Marine Technology Society Inc
WASHINGTON, DC
Total revenue
$6.1M
Total expenses
$5.2M
Net assets
$9.2M
Grants received
$1.1M
14 grants
EIN
520805471
Tax year
2024
Mission
To promote awareness, understanding, advancement and application of marine technology.
Programs
7 programs
Education programming: Other educational programs supporting the organization's mission.
MATE ROV Competition: The MATE ROV Competition is an underwater robotics (aka remotely operated vehicle or ROV) challenge that engages a global community of learners each year. The MATE ROV Competition challenges students to apply math, electronics, engineering, and physics toward solving problems based on real-world workplace scenarios. The competition tasks students from K-12, community colleges and universities within five levels (EXPLORER, PIONEER, RANGER, NAVIGATOR, and SCOUT) to design, build and test underwater robots to complete specified, simulated real-world missions. Continued in Schedule O
Membership: Support and service to membersThe Society's members and member companies work in all aspects of marine technology including underwater imaging and engineering; underwater vehicle design and operation; ocean observation and exploration; oceanography and meteorology; diving; mooring technology; remote sensing; offshore structures; renewable energy; marine physical and cyber security; underwater archaeology; dynamic positioning; marine law and policy; and more.Membership in the Society creates opportunities through networking, events, mentorships, and career advancement.
SeaMATE is an online store that offers beginning and intermediate underwater robotics kits, building guides and instructional materials aligned with standards, and other products that support the teaching, designing, and building of ROVs. Working at the SeaMATE store, student interns learn many aspects of running a business, from inventory to production, accounting, and product promotion, as they prepare for their future careers.
Communications: provides news and information to members and the broader marine science and technology community on a variety of channels including newsletters, MTS's website, and social media.Currents is the Society's monthly digital newsletter, focusing on society-wide and industry news and events, business announcements and information, scientific briefs and articles, and member news.
Publications: Distribution of ocean and marine technology literature and periodicalsThe Marine Technology Society Journal is the Society's flagship publication, which has been published under its current title since 1969. The Journal includes the highest caliber, peer-reviewed papers on subjects including marine technology, ocean science, marine policy, and more.
Ocean Exchange: Ocean Exchange is a global ecosystem whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy by providing monetary awards, connecting innovators with experts, and promoting breakthrough technologies through a global ecosystem.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
18 listed
Chris Ostrander
Chief Executive Officer
$295K
40 hrs/wk
Josh Kohut
VP of Education
—
1 hrs/wk
Debbi Kill
VP of Budget and Finance
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1 hrs/wk
Katharine Weathers
VP of Section Affairs
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1 hrs/wk
Steve Hall
VP of Publications & Communications
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1 hrs/wk
David Golden
VP of MATE
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1 hrs/wk
Susan Hunt
President
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1 hrs/wk
Jim Hanlon
VP of Research and Technology
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1 hrs/wk
William Brennan began 62724
VP of Ocean Exchange
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1 hrs/wk
Zdenka Willis ended 123124
Past President
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1 hrs/wk
Richard Crout ended 123124
VP of Section Affairs
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1 hrs/wk
Hannah Toerner began 112025
VP of ECOPs
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1 hrs/wk
Gerhard Kuska began 112025
President Elect
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1 hrs/wk
Justin Manley
Past President
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1 hrs/wk
Jerry Miller
VP of Government and Public Affairs
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1 hrs/wk
Jill Zande
MATE Executive Director
$159K
40 hrs/wk
Kristina Norman
Sr. Director of Operations & Events
$129K
40 hrs/wk
Claire Idell
Sr. Dir, Engagement/Member Relations
$116K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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