Celebrating Excellence, New Leadership, and an Exciting Future at the Northern Gulf Institute!

November 6, 2026

On November 4, 2026, the Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) gathered at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Kiln, Mississippi, for our Annual Awards Ceremony and Shrimp Boil. This year's event was especially meaningful as we celebrated three important milestones: recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our colleagues, officially welcoming our new Director, Dr. Jamie Dyer, and celebrating NOAA's selection of our $100 million Cooperative Institute proposal!

This significant NOAA award represents an exciting new chapter for NGI, strengthening our commitment to advancing scientific research, education, innovation, and collaboration throughout the northern Gulf of Mexico and beyond.

Congratulations to our 2026 NGI Award Recipients!
These individuals represent the dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit that make the Northern Gulf Institute such an exceptional organization. We are proud to recognize their contributions and accomplishments!

The celebration also provided an opportunity for NGI faculty, researchers, staff, and partners to come together, enjoy some delicious Gulf Coast shrimp, reflect on our collective achievements, and look ahead to the opportunities on the horizon.

As we welcome Dr. Jamie Dyer into his new leadership role and embark on this exciting continuation of our NOAA Cooperative Institute partnership, we look forward to continuing NGI's tradition of scientific excellence, meaningful collaboration, and impactful research.

Congratulations to our award recipients, welcome Dr. Dyer, and here's to an exciting future for the Northern Gulf Institute!