CHEERS OCEANEERS!
This month, our main presenter will be Dan Wolfson, and his presentation is about a San Diego startup called Poseidon AmphibWorks that is building the world’s first highway-legal electric hydrofoiling “Boat-Car” amphibious vehicle. Marine-oriented businesses like kelp farms, wave power, ocean researchers, etc., could drive these from their land-based facilities into the water and back.
Please see more info in Dan’s bio in the section below.
This month, we will also do something special – the winners of the Marine Technology Society (MTS) student science fair will start early and present their projects. We did this last year, and the students demonstrated very impressive technologies! We really appreciate seeing the advancement of science for the next generation.
#### Dan Wolfson of Poseidon AmphibWorks
Biography:
I’m Dan Wolfson, a Brand Ambassador for Poseidon AmphibWorks. Our San Diego startup is developing the world’s first electric highway legal amphibious vehicle.
My interest in EVs started when I bought an electric Vespa-lookalike scooter to commute uphill to work instead of riding a sweaty bicycle. I was the first person in California to own a freeway-legal electric motorcycle. I’ve had both the ugly and the handsome Chevy Volts, the Bolt, and currently love my 2025 Chevy EUV. I have a deposit on an Aptera, and I hope a future EV will be a Trident LS-1 Car-Boat.
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Welcome to the monthly event for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA BlueTech (The Maritime Alliance), and MTS (Marine Technology Society).
Please join us for the main presentation and also plenty of time for networking and friendly conversation about everything oceanic, engineering, science, Blue Tech, and more. No need to be an IEEE or OES member, or TMA, or MTS. Everyone is invited!
When:
2nd Wednesdays
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where:
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116
San Diego, CA 92123
Cost:
No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the bar (beer and non-alcohol options avail).
Please note, there are numerous tasty restaurants next to Quantum (e.g., Anny’s Burger, Chinese, Pho, Taco shop, Lao, Filippis) and there is no problem bringing your food in (some places will even walk it over).
Agenda:
5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.
6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements.
6:20pm: Main Presentation
6:40pm (approximately): “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like -ocean-related, of course (Examples: employers presenting opportunities for employment, job seekers presenting a quick bio, internship program opportunities, promoting other events, seeking funding, “show and tell” of any cool technology you are working on, etc.)
7:00pm to close: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.
RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/555478
