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Innovative Science & Technology
Wisconsin Sea Grant Goal: Provide an opportunity for university scientists and engineers to undertake original and innovative Great Lakes, coastal and ocean research, especially work that reaches beyond the established national Sea Grant research, outreach and education themes.
Investigations of the Great Lakes and ocean environments may be sweeping or sharply focused, aimed at specific locales or at vast regions. They may examine short or long periods of time; they may explore specific technologies or generic problems. Given the breadth of research possibilities, UW Sea Grant encourages scientists and engineers to undertake innovative and original research projects that fall outside the confines of present Sea Grant thematic areas. This includes the development of initiatives that take full advantage of special opportunities, apply state-of-the-art scientific techniques and new technologies, and tap the full spectrum of unique talents available in the Wisconsin scientific community.
Potent areas for such research include the ocean’s role in climate change and the potential effects of climate change on Great Lakes hydrology and ecosystems; the application of state-of-the-art technology to marine resource utilization and ocean exploration, and a host of marine and Great Lakes-related human safety issues, particularly with regard to undersea exploration. Given UW-Madison’s unique capabilities in this area with regard to both expertise and facilities, it is a Wisconsin Sea Grant priority to improve the safety and cost effectiveness of diving through better understanding of physical and mental responses to the underwater environment, and to facilitate the transfer of research results to members of the diving community, medical professionals and other concerned groups.
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