SUT-US Curran Lecture

Starts: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 5:00 PM CST
Ends: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 6:30 PM CST
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Join us as we mark a remarkable milestone—SUT-US’s 60th Anniversary—beginning with our annual Curran Lecture. This year, we are honored to welcome Dr. James Bellingham as our distinguished lecturer. Date: September 10, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM (U.S. Central Time) Location: Duncan Hall, Rice University
		Dr. James G. Bellingham, PhD is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Exploration Robotics and Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy. A globally recognized pioneer in autonomous marine robotics, he has spent more than 30 years advancing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) used in defense, industry, and scientific research. He has led ocean exploration missions from the Arctic to the Antarctic and previously held leadership roles at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, MIT Sea Grant, and co-founded Bluefin Robotics. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering, Bellingham is widely respected for his contributions to robotics, ocean science, AI, and trustworthy autonomous systems.
Following the lecture, enjoy a networking session that will lead into our 60th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Award Ceremony. It promises to be an engaging evening of insights, connection, and celebration. We hope you can join us for this special occasion!

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Organizing Committee: SUT-US Executive, Young Professionals and Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics Committee