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Network of Nerds: How the Navy Influenced the Design and Recovery of NASA’s Orion Space Capsule
February 27, 2023 — Three Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division employees made up the panel of “Network of Nerds: How the Navy Influenced the Design and Recovery of NASA’s Orion Space Capsule,” at Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub program on Feb. 6 in Montgomery County, Maryland. The program is designed to give students and the community insights and access... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division employees (from left): Mechanical engineer Mark Melendez, Capital Tech Bridge Director Lauren Hanyok and science and technology photographer Ryan Hanyok give insights into what it took to build and test NASA's Orion Capsule model during Montgomery College's IgnITe Hub program event in Montgomery County, Md., on Feb. 6 (U.S. Navy photo by Aaron Thomas)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employee Charts Career Path with an Engineer’s Heart and Mind
February 27, 2023 — I can. I will. I must. Watch me! These powerful words are what drive Desiree’ Whitener to keep striving for excellence and success in her personal life and professional career. A constant reminder in the form of an engraved bracelet gifted by her mother to always do her best, continue learning and explore all possibilities, Whitener applies that... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division highlights engineer Desiree Whitener for her outstanding leadership, knowledge and technical contributions to sensors and radar systems. Whitener currently supports the Marine Corps with the Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar Program Management Office as lead engineer for Naval Integrated Fire Control and Integrated Air and Missile Defense, engaging with multiple communities and taking point on communicating information through briefings to move forward in achieving the program’s end goals.

New additive manufacturing printer enables Sailors to ’think outside the box’
February 24, 2023 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) received complimentary reviews of a recently installed additive manufacturing (AM) 3D printer on the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778). The printer, a Markforged X7 field edition, is a polymer-based additive manufacturing system capable of printing high-durability carbon fiber reinforced... MORE

SWRMC Engineer Selected for Top Federal Award
February 24, 2023 — CDR Ashley Wright with Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) was selected among top government agency candidates to receive the 2023 Federal Engineer of the Year Award presented by the National Society of Professional Engineers.The award recognizes exceptional technical excellence, publications, leadership and community service. Winners are... MORE

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Commanding Officer Capt. John Bauer (left) congratulates Cmdr. Ashley Wright Jan. 6 on his announcement on selection to receive the 2023 Federal Engineer of the Year Award

NSWC Dahlgren Division Work Inspires Sensor Engineer to Travel the World
February 23, 2023 — As a kid, Jshuntume (JUN-too-may) McCollough traveled up and down the east coast, stopping at various events and locations to perform African dancing and drumming with his family. Since joining Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), McCollough has traveled the world. McCollough grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, along with two... MORE

IMAGE: Jshuntume (JUN-too-may) McCollough has traveled around the globe as a sensor engineer for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Those work trips have inspired his passion for international travel. McCollough is especially fond of the Caribbean and has visited Antigua, Cuba and Jamaica, to name a few.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment Visits Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
February 23, 2023 — Rear Adm. Jeffrey J. Kilian (left), the commander of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific/Director, Fleet Civil Engineer, U.S. Pacific Fleet, briefs Brendan Owens, the assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations, and environment (ASD EI&E) and Paul D. Cramer, the principal deputy of ASD EI&E, during their visit to Pearl... MORE

Rear Adm. Jeffrey J. Kilian (left), the commander of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific/Director, Fleet Civil Engineer, U.S. Pacific Fleet, briefs Brendan Owens, the assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations, and environment (ASD EI&E) and Paul D. Cramer, the principal deputy of ASD EI&E, during their visit to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), Feb. 1, 2023.

During the visit, Owens and Cramer met with senior leadership from PHNSY & IMF to assess progress on the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program and tour the shipyard’s dry dock areas that will be modernized beginning in 2023. The first modernization action proposes to construct and operate a new graving dry dock and waterfront production facility to support current and future classes of the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines.

NSWC Crane, Purdue University sign Educational Partnership Agreement Amendment to Advance Partnership
February 22, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and Purdue University signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) Amendment on Feb. 21 in Crane, Indiana. The purpose of this agreement is to ease and encourage collaboration between the two entities.An EPA is a Technology Transfer agreement between a defense laboratory and an... MORE

NSWCPD’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program Fall Engagement Program Participants Provide Virtual Presentations
February 21, 2023 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) hosted a series of virtual presentations from the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement Program (NFE) on Dec. 15, 2022.The 50+ virtual participants observed four intriguing student presentations with research ranging from the evaluation of... MORE

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement Program (NFE) student, Angel Martinez - a Senior at New York University majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, participated on the Diagnostics for Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG)/Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Team. He designed a model of a diesel engine, specifically focused on the piston and crankshaft subsystem, learning about how total engine work output varies with changing input parameters. Students presented their NREIP final projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) in early December 2022. (Courtesy of Angel Martinez)

Steve Anthony Becomes Deputy Technical Director of NSWC Indian Head Division
February 21, 2023 — John Steve Anthony has been selected as Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) new Deputy Technical Director. He will provide leadership and oversight for NSWC IHD’s technical capabilities and serve as an advisor to NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Correll, Technical Director Ashley Johnson and the entire command... MORE

NSWC IHD Deputy Technical Director Steve Anthony

NSWCDD’s Weisman Went from Outward to Upward Bound
February 21, 2023 — Before Michael Weisman became a whiz at augmented reality and virtual reality in the Weapons Control and Integration Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), he provided encouragement to youth who were seeking guidance.The Brooklyn, New York native was a mentor with Outward Bound USA while living in his home state. He... MORE

IMAGE: Michael Weisman is the augmented reality and virtual reality lead in the Battle Management Systems program in the Weapons Control and Integration Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. He also serves as the 3D laser scanning subject matter expert.