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NSWCDD Scientist Gets a Taste of the Sailor Life Aboard USS Monterey
October 28, 2021 — Computer scientists are known to face a unique set of occupational hazards, such as eye fatigue and wrist strains, but seasickness does not rank highly on the list of possible IT-related maladies. Throughout much of 2021, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Scientist Bradley Eidschun fell into this select club.“This was my first... MORE

IMAGE: (From left to right) FCA2 (SW) Zachari Brown, FCA3 (SW) Raymond Castillo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Scientist Bradley Eidschun, FCA2 (SW) Jack Heyer and FCA2 (SW) Christian Mulrain pose for a photo after Eidschun is given the Sailor of the Week Award in April 2021. Eidschun spent about six months aboard the USS Monterey (CG 61) operating, updating and maintaining the vessel’s Virtualization Pilot Ship equipment.

NSWCDD Hosts Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit
October 27, 2021 — On Oct. 26, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Innovation Lab hosted the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. Presidents, deans and various representatives from six Virginia universities gathered with senior leadership to discuss expanding strategic academic partnerships between the warfare center and Virginia’s... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, addresses distinguished attendees at the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. On Oct. 26, the NSWCDD Innovation Lab hosted the event to bring together NSWCDD senior leadership and representatives from six Virginia universities to explore the expansion of academic partnerships between the two parties.

NSWC Dahlgren Thrusts Hypersonic Weapons Advancement into the Forefront
October 26, 2021 — Traveling from Los Angeles to New York by passenger jet takes just over five hours. Hypersonic flight at Mach 20 fewer than 10 minutes. High-speed feats such as this are not theoretical proposals. Indeed, NASA and the space programs of other countries attain those velocities with every spacecraft that achieves earth orbit. However, Russia is... MORE

Virginia Congresswoman Visits NSWCDD
October 26, 2021 — Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 25 to meet with installation leadership and receive a brief on the innovative technologies the base houses.NSWCDD Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, led the visit which included a Digital Proving Grounds... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), listen to a brief in the laser lab aboard NSWCDD. During her visit, Spanberger received a Digital Proving Grounds Overview and participated in tours of the Digital Warfare Innovation Center and the laser lab.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Visitors from the University of the District of Columbia
October 26, 2021 — Dr. Victor McCrary, Vice President (VP) for Research and Sponsored Programs from the University of the District Columbia (UDC) visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Oct. 22.Joined by Raytheon Missiles and Defense Deputy VP Dr. James ‘Jim’ Moreland, Jr. and accompanied by NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen ‘Casey’... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Victor McCrary from the University of the District of Columbia talks with Directed Energy scientist Dr. Chris Brown during a visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Oct. 22.

VCU’s Future Scientists Tour NSWCDD’s iLab
October 25, 2021 — Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) da Vinci Center students visited NSWCDD Oct. 22 to tour the Innovation Laboratory (iLab) and participate in STEM demonstrations. Dahlgren’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math coordinator, Tiffany Owens, led the students during a walkthrough of the facility and the soon-to-open Maker Space. The Maker... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Oct. 22, 2021) – Eric Hayes (right), an information systems technician specialist with the NSWCDD Innovation Lab (iLab), explains a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to students from the da Vinci Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, during a tour of the iLab. The iLab empowers innovators to test ideas and solve naval warfare challenges. (U.S. Navy photo released)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Personnel Attend Opening of SMART Building at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland
October 18, 2021 — Building upon opportunities for technology innovation is a SMART decision!On Oct. 15, invited guests from academic institutions, corporate industry and government sectors, including Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) personnel, attended the grand opening of the Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology (SMART)... MORE

IMAGE: The new Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology Building is the newest addition to the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland campus.

Dahlgren Scientist Honored with Women of Color Magazine Technology Rising Star Award
October 13, 2021 — “Be persistent.” Sound advice from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Scientist Sheila Ali when asked to share guidance with anyone starting a career or finding their career path.Ali is one of six NSWCDD employees to receive the 2021 Women of Color Technology Award. According to the award citation, Ali’s nomination as a Rising... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Scientist Sheila Ali received the Women of Color magazine Technology Rising Star Award.

NSWCDD Scientist Monique B. Kimani Steps Outside of Her Comfort Zone
October 13, 2021 — Monique B. Kimani has simple advice for young women considering a career in the sciences. “Do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.” That credo has served Kimani well in her career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and made her into a role model among colleagues and friends. In early October, those... MORE

IMAGE: Monique B. Kimani currently serves as the Human Systems Integration project lead of the Guided Missile Frigate, Littoral Combat Ship, and Guided Missile Destroyer programs. In October 2021, Kimani received the Technology All Star award at a STEM conference organized by Women of Color Magazine.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Senior Scientific Technical Manager Candaice Deloach Receives Women of Color Award for Achievements in Technology
October 13, 2021 — Candaice Deloach knows a thing or two about technology. Acknowledged for her leadership, talent and technical expertise in the software development arena – among many other science and technology fields – Deloach demonstrates a true passion for her work supporting the fleet and warfighter as evident through her countless contributions and... MORE

IMAGE: Senior Scientific Technical Manager Candaice Deloach is one of six recipients at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division for the Technology Rising Stars Awards, an awards program associated with the Woman of Color Outstanding Achievements in Technology awards programs.

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