Iodp Management International Inc

Programs: Geological & earth sciences research programs: in fy2014, d/v joides resolution conducted five expeditions in the atlantic ocean. After completing the mid-atlantic ridge microbiology expedition, the vessel conducted four expeditions including areas off the west iberian margin, lesser antilles and north atlantic. The drilling vessel chikyu conducted two expeditions offshore northeast japan drilling, which set deep drilling records. Engineering development & industry collaboration: iodp-mi continued developing a motion decoupled hydraulic delivery system, simple cabled instruments for measuring properties in situ to be put into sea trial in fy2014. Iodp-mi conducted a feasibility study on drilling through the oceanic crust to the mantle under the award granted by the sloan foundation. Outreach and publications: iodp-mi delivered information about iodp to the scientific community, educators, students, the general public and the media, constantly updating the contents. A completely revamped website was launched for a more user-friendly, efficient and cost-effective operation. The bi-annual journal scientific drilling was published as scheduled to be distributed worldwide. As of 10/1/2013, iodp-mi did not manage any iodp expeditions, publications, outreach or conduct any engineering projects/studies or collaborate with industry. In fy 2014, nsf provided us a 6-month window to close out the prime contract. We did not sponsor any new studies, programmatic subcontracts or other iodp projects. We were focused on final contract reporting, closing our office, dissolving the corporation, etc.