Curriculum Development and STEM Outreach Program

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Curriculum Development and STEM Outreach Program

Hampton Maritime Academy Curriculum Development

Supporting the Virginia Ship Repair Association Maritime Academy (VSRA-MA) Hampton High School through redesign of curriculum in ship design, shipbuilding, and repair courses.

Higher Education Curriculum

VDMC has also developed various higher education courses aiming to serve the future maritime workforce. Below is a list of courses and programs developed within regional higher education institutions, such as Old Dominion University, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Peninsula Community College, and Paul D. Camp Community College. All courses developed were in collaboration with maritime industry subject matter experts.

Digital Ship Challenge

The Digital Ship Challenge is an annual regional competition for high school students across Hampton Roads. Student teams, led by their teachers and mentored by local maritime industry representatives, design, build, test, and present innovative solutions to today’s maritime challenges.

For information on the 2026 Digital Challenge, click HERE.

For information on previous Digital Ship Challenges, click HERE.