Center for Ocean Enterprise
Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Facility
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USM’s Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Facility (opening 2023) is a research
and development partnership program focused on uncrewed maritime systems and blue
technology innovation. The facility hosts the co-location of federal and industry
partners with The University of Southern Mississippi in 62,500 square feet of laboratories,
training, and conference space. The complex includes deep and shallow water access
for oceanographic research vessels.