Coastal Experiential Education, Exploration & Innovation
“A surprisingly high number of Maine students have never been on the ocean. If we want a next generation of Maine coastal marine entrepreneurs and workers we need to get them out on the water as kids… often… seeing, learning, and exploring".
CoastX does that in a meaningful way.
Some students will continue in the traditional Maine waterfront industries. Some will tailor the traditional industries into new businesses based upon the environmental and economic realities. Others will create businesses we can’t even imagine today— but will leverage technology and desire to continue a “Maine way of life.” Some will take their passion to the next level in higher education There will be many who are excited and see the benefits of working in a coastal Maine marine environment.
Merging Curiosity, The Ocean, & Entrepreneurship
- CoastX offers direct summer programs for students to engage in on-water learning and innovation.
- We offer apprenticeships for waterfront/marine industries.
- We provide entrepreneurial/start-up coaching to any Southern Maine and Seacoast of New Hampshire individual with an ocean based idea or business.
Our Co-Founders
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field.
Susan Johnson
Executive Director
Susan has over 35 years of experience as a Maine educator and designer of powerful and innovative learning environments that put students at the helm of their learning. She has worked as a classroom teacher and lead a high school transformation program for the Maine Department of Education. She has spent the last 10 years as the Expanded Learning Opportunities Coordinator at Traip Academy building an internship program, wooden boat building program (4 boats completed and 2 on strongbacks!) and the Changemaker Innovation program focusing on kelp farming. Susan has raised and administered almost $6 million in federal, state, and private funds.
Ian Grant
Innovation & Start-Up Specialist
Ian brings over 25 years of start-up and innovation experience. He founded/co-founded 3 companies that were all acquired. Ian launched and ran the University of New Hampshire's Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter) for over 7 years helping students bring their ideas to become launched companies. He coached students to many wins at UNH and National business plan competitions. The ECenter won multiple recognition awards for its programs. Ian's passion for the ocean started as a child when he summered with his family at MDIBL in Salisbury Cove, ME
Jim Case
Ocean Engineer
Founded OCEANZUS™ and Case Ocean Services LLC, an innovative marine technology company dedicated to advancing ocean exploration and sustainability, in 2015. Competed in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition (semifinalist) and remains focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for autonomous underwater data collection, marine renewable energy, and remote environmental monitoring.
Engaged in community outreach programs like MTS/MATE and CoastX to inspire the next generation of marine stewards to protect and preserve the oceans for future generations.
Contact us
E-mail: info at CoastX.org
Address:
P.O. Box 244
Kittery Point, Maine, 03905 USA
CoastX is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
Copyright (C) 2024 CoastX
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