Webb Institute

Webb Institute Webb Institute is a unique, highly selective, full-tuition scholarship undergraduate institution. Every student receives a full-tuition scholarship.

Webb Institute is a unique, highly selective, full-tuition scholarship undergraduate private college specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. We take a systems engineering approach to ship design, and our graduates leave Webb with the foundation to engineer anything. Our unique academic experience is coupled with a rich student life program that revolves around the water. Come fi

nd out what a Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degree can do for you. Attend a day of classes to meet our faculty. Spend the night to get to know our students. Apply for the opportunity of a lifetime.

According to trustee John Malone ’71, one thing has remained completely unchanged over the last six decades: “Webbies lo...
06/24/2026

According to trustee John Malone ’71, one thing has remained completely unchanged over the last six decades: “Webbies love pizza, and plenty of it!”

John and his wife, Amy, recently hosted the 3rd Annual Webb Interns Pizza Party at Bronx Pizza in San Diego. All 15 Webb students out on the West Coast for their Winter Work internships brought their best smiles and biggest appetites for an evening of great food and even better company!

The room was buzzing as current undergrads swapped stories with Alumni Regional Coordinators Megan Green ’18 and Isa Hill ’20, bridging the generational gap and comparing what Webb was like 50+ years ago, in the 2010s, and today.

A special recognition to the local shipyards and maritime companies hosting our students this term:

BAE Systems (8 students)
General Dynamics NASSCO (4 students)
Marine Group Boatworks (3 students)

Thank you to John and Amy Malone for continuing this wonderful annual tradition, and to our regional coordinators for keeping the connection strong across the country. The night was a beautiful reminder of just how tight-knit the Webb network really is!

- Flyover? Check. ✈️- Naval commissioning for the first time in 50 years? Check.- 100% job placement? Always.Class of 20...
06/22/2026

- Flyover? Check. ✈️
- Naval commissioning for the first time in 50 years? Check.
- 100% job placement? Always.

Class of 2026, you’ve officially graduated! On Saturday, our terrace was filled with military leadership (from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army to the U.S. Coast Guard ), government officials, and community roots as we celebrated Webb Institute's newest class of elite naval architects and marine engineers.

We were honored to host U.S. Representative Rep. Tom Suozzi as our keynote speaker, who reminded everyone that the race to rebuild global maritime strength will be won by the brilliant engineers sitting right here at Webb.

From a historic joint-force commissioning led by Vice Admiral Paul Sullivan, USN (Ret.), to our first-ever commencement flyover, it was a day fitting for an extraordinary class.

Read the full press release, check out the event highlights, and see quotes from Rep. Suozzi on our website:
https://www.webb.edu/blog/2026/06/22/congressman_tom_suozzi_flyover_navalcommissioning/?

Our next installment highlights the energy-efficiency research of Eugene "Jack" Jackson!Working under the guidance of ...
06/18/2026

Our next installment highlights the energy-efficiency research of Eugene "Jack" Jackson!

Working under the guidance of Professor M. Spenser Boyd, Ph.D., Jack's thesis, "Recommendations for the Modernization of Shipboard Thermal Insulation Standards on Plate Boundaries in SNAME TRB 4-7," aims to bring shipboard insulation standards into the modern era to optimize both energy efficiency and passenger comfort.

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Thermal insulation is vital for reducing the massive amounts of power required to heat and cool a vessel. To establish better, data-driven requirements using modern materials and shipbuilding techniques, Jack executed an incredibly thorough digital testing process:

- 600 FEA Models: He analyzed a vast matrix of 600 models using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to determine insulation effectiveness.

- Key Variables Tested: The study carefully isolated the impacts of insulation thickness, material conductivity, and specific ship construction methods.

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Jack compared his extensive findings against modern civil construction standards to evaluate whether legacy maritime insulation methods still hold up.

By analyzing how geography and climate dictate insulation needs, he produced a comprehensive suite of engineering data, tables, and graphs. This design guidance gives detail designers the exact tools they need to select high-performing insulation products - ultimately keeping energy costs low and crews comfortable.

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Following graduation, Jack will be heading to Houston, Texas, to join the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in their prestigious Aspire Rotational Engineering program!

Bravo Zulu on this outstanding and impactful research, Jack!

The Webb community recently gathered to celebrate Dr. Michelle Bank Stein as she prepares to retire after more than a d...
06/17/2026

The Webb community recently gathered to celebrate Dr. Michelle Bank Stein as she prepares to retire after more than a decade of extraordinary service to our students and community.

Dr. Stein’s work at Webb began 11 years ago, after the school created a mental health survey that brought attention to the anxiety, stress, isolation, and personal challenges many students were quietly facing. At a time when mental health was still difficult to talk about openly, Webb responded by bringing in a psychologist, and Dr. Stein saw the power of group therapy.

Her vision was simple and meaningful: to support students’ mental health while helping them build stronger connections with one another.

What began as a response to student need has become a defining part of the Webb experience. Through her Group Program, Dr. Stein created a space where students could feel seen, supported, and understood.

At her retirement celebration, so many shared how deeply she has shaped Webb and changed students’ lives. Thank you, Dr. Stein, for bringing compassion, connection, and care to our community. Your legacy will continue for years to come.

Creativity was shining at yesterday’s Women of Webb gathering!Hosted by Gailmarie Sujecki, Webb’s Director of Alumni Rel...
06/15/2026

Creativity was shining at yesterday’s Women of Webb gathering!
Hosted by Gailmarie Sujecki, Webb’s Director of Alumni Relations and Executive Assistant to the President, the afternoon was filled with laughter, connection, and plenty of artistic inspiration.

From painting scallop shells to making beautiful sun catchers, our Webb women once again wowed us with their brilliance, creativity, and unique personalities.

A wonderful day celebrating the Women of Webb and the community that brings us together. 💙💛


Creativity was shining at yesterday’s Women of Webb gathering!Hosted by Gailmarie Sujecki, Webb’s Director of Alumni Rel...
06/15/2026

Creativity was shining at yesterday’s Women of Webb gathering!

Hosted by Gailmarie Sujecki, Webb’s Director of Alumni Relations and Executive Assistant to the President, the afternoon was filled with laughter, connection, and plenty of artistic inspiration.

From painting scallop shells to making beautiful sun catchers, our Webb women once again wowed us with their brilliance, creativity, and unique personalities.

A wonderful day celebrating the Women of Webb and the community that brings us together. 💙💛

06/11/2026

Our latest spotlights the cutting-edge world of marine autonomy, featuring Finn Ackerman '26 and Corbin Olney '26!

Under the guidance of Advisor Michael Martin, their groundbreaking thesis, "Autonomous Surface Vessel Collision Avoidance with Machine Learning: Validation and Physical Testing," takes artificial intelligence out of the lab and puts it directly onto the open water. They’re teaching boats to think.

The Project:
Finn and Corbin utilized advanced machine learning to train an Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) to safely navigate around obstacles. The project moved through three critical phases:

• Digital Training: They used MATLAB agent-based machine learning, specifically a sophisticated deep learning offshoot called Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) to simulate the ASV and train it to avoid collisions.

• The Real-World Port: Once trained, the AI agent was ported directly into Webb Institute's physical ASV.

• Live Testing: Equipped with a LIDAR sensor for real-time obstacle detection, the vessel was deployed and tested right out in the Long Island Sound.

The Result:
It worked! The physical testing in the Sound successfully validated the AI's efficacy, proving that machine learning can reliably guide autonomous vessels through unpredictable, real-world marine environments.

Bravo Zulu on pushing the boundaries of maritime autonomy, Finn and Corbin!

An unforgettable evening of elegance, music, and Webb spirit!Students stepped back into the Roaring ’20s for Webb’s annu...
06/10/2026

An unforgettable evening of elegance, music, and Webb spirit!

Students stepped back into the Roaring ’20s for Webb’s annual Gatsby Night, one of our most anticipated traditions of the year. Dressed in their finest attire, they gathered to celebrate, connect, and enjoy a well-earned night of fun before the final push toward Commencement.

As another academic year draws to a close, Gatsby Night serves as a reminder that hard work and achievement deserve to be celebrated in style.

When a local student earns a spot at one of the nation's most elite engineering colleges, the whole community should kno...
06/08/2026

When a local student earns a spot at one of the nation's most elite engineering colleges, the whole community should know.

Glen Cove TV joined Mayor Pam Panzenbeck, City School District leadership, and our Webb President Mark Martecchini to celebrate Marcus Davidov Markulis, an incoming Webb first-year student and proud Glen Cove kid. The attendees who came to mark the moment at Webb were people who watched Marcus grow up.

President Martecchini put it simply, “Webb doesn't just look at transcripts. They look at the whole person. And Marcus cleared every bar - including earning recognition from the current Webbies who met him during his campus visit, a famously honest crowd.”

This is what it looks like when a school invests in each Webbie like there's no one else. Because there isn't. 100% full-tuition scholarship. 100% job placement. And a community that shows up.
Welcome to the Webb family, Marcus. 🎓

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