Join TMA BlueTech, MTS and IEEE for our monthly BlueTech Networking Meetup, hosted at our longtime community home, Quantum Brewing. This gathering brings together ocean innovators, engineers, founders, and collaborators for an evening where advanced science, real world application, and community converge.
Main Presentation of the Day:
Scaling Phytoplankton Observations and Participatory Science at the Ends of the Earth.
You will hear from Biological Oceanographer and Executive Director Dr. Allison Cusick about how she is reimagining the ocean data pipeline by transforming global sea-going travelers into an active network of climate data collectors.
Driven by a vision to scale oceanographic data collection and bring science directly to the public, Allison launched a new 501(c)(3) non-profit, Plankton Base. This venture builds directly on the 9-year operational legacy of FjordPhyto, a citizen science program she co-founded and manages. Holding a Scripps PhD, a StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator alumnus with a MicroMBA, and running her own consulting LLC, Allison bridges high-level marine research with expedition tourism and participatory science leadership.
Come discover how she is expanding this proven framework to build public trust with hands-on engagement and scaling global ocean stewardship. Her work solves critical data gaps at the base of the marine food web—powered by phytoplankton, the unsung heroes and microscopic engines running our planet
Agenda
5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.
6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements
6:20pm: Main Presentation
6:40pm (approximately): “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like (ocean-related, of course).
Attendees are invited to share brief updates, opportunities, or ideas with the community. This may include job opportunities, personal introductions, internships, upcoming events, funding needs, call for partnership or demonstrations of new technologies.
Please keep remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Those interested in a longer presentation are invited to inquire about future featured speaker opportunities.
7:00 PM onward: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.
Date
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Time
5:30 to 8:30 PM
Location
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd Suite 116
San Diego CA 92123
Free registration helps us plan. Thank you in advance for RSVP.
