WaterWORKS

WaterWORKS 2026 was a day of exploration and excitement where over 200 students from the Cape & Islands interacted with 40+ blue economy and STEM related employers and educators.

Interactive displays, fun activities, in-depth one-on-one conversations, and panel Q&A sessions inspired students and gave them a greater understanding of the career opportunities waiting for them here at home. The event promoted blue economy businesses by providing a platform to demonstrate their work, share internships and employment opportunities, and advocate for job skills required in their fields. Check back here soon for photos and links to media coverage of the event!

WaterWORKS 2026 Exhibitors

Thank you to everyone who exhibited at WaterWORKS 2026! We invite attendees and visitors to this page to bookmark these organizations and follow them for updates and future opportunities.

Career Panels organized by MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board

As well as meeting professionals in Blue Economy and STEM careers, students had an opportunity to listen to panel discussions organized by MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board.  These discussions centered around how to pursue a career in Blue Economy in STEM and explore the many different types of jobs that span the Blue Economy and STEM fields on Cape Cod and the surrounding region. Thank you to the following panelists for participating!

• Molly Aubrey, Salt Marsh Restoration Specialist, Association to Preserve Cape Cod
• Brian Baumgaertel, Director, MASSTC/Alternative Septic Testing Program
• Krill Carson, New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
• Casey Chatelain, Environmental Scientist, Horseley Witten Group
• Mike Earley, Director of Admissions, Mass Maritime Academy
• Dr. Julie Hambrook Berkman, Pond & Cyanobacteria Program Manager, Association to Preserve Cape Cod
• Patrick Hickey, Town of Oak Bluffs Wastewater Management Program
• Taylor Irwin, Young Mariner Program & Education Director, Cape Cod Maritime Museum
• Gemma Kite, P.E./Senior Environmental Engineer, Horseley Witten Group
• Ray Rowell, Permit Bank Director, Cape Cod Fishermen's Alliance
• Kristen Smith, Community Engagement Manager, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

Check back here soon for a link to speaker biographies.

WaterWORKS is organized by the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Inc in partnership with Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Community College, WHOI Sea Grant, Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, and MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center.