NJEDA
The Wind Institute Fellowship Program directly invests in building the next generation of offshore wind (OSW) leaders. The program is designed to encourage and support interdisciplinary student research in topics that further the development of OSW and nurture thought leadership in the industry and the state. Undergraduate, masters and Ph.D students are provided the opportunity to conduct paid, independent OSW research under the advisement of faculty members at their home university over an academic year. In addition to receiving stipends for their research, students attend monthly cohort meetings organized by NJEDA that allow students to gain additional industry knowledge and the opportunity to build connections with other Fellows across universities and disciplines. At the end of the Fellowship, students present their research findings to industry members, academic institutions, and community stakeholders at the annual Wind Institute Research Symposium hosted by NJEDA.
DEME Offshore US and Local 56 Piledrivers
In an industry first, DEME brought eight US union pile drivers across the Atlantic in early 2024 to work in the European offshore wind industry. This unprecedented development was the result of a training partnership between DEME and Local 56 Pile Drivers for the Vineyard Wind project. Because the US pile drivers performed at such a high level, DEME recruited these union workers to join a foundation installation campaign in Scotland, demonstrating how quickly US union workers can be trained and how that expertise can translate to projects across the globe.
Dr. Subrina D. Oliver, O-High Technologies
Dr. Subrina D. Oliver, a U.S. Navy veteran turned trailblazing educator and technology entrepreneur, has revolutionized STEM education, expanded manufacturing awareness, and created career connected pathways for underserved communities. As a driving force behind workforce readiness for Long Island’s offshore wind industry, Dr. Oliver’s impact spans education, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Throughout her 22-year career in education, Dr. Oliver occupied diverse roles spanning various domains. She emerged not only as one of the few women certified in Technology Education but also as a versatile educator with extensive experience in Transportation Systems, Engineering, Automotive Technology, and more.
