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Dr. Michael Robert Receives Rear Adm. David W. Taylor Award for Scientific Achievement
November 14, 2025 — BETHESDA, Md. – Dr. Michael A. Robert, a Technical Project Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, received the Rear Admiral David W. Taylor Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement for his work in developing a fully autonomous, continuously monitoring prognostic health system for submarines. The award recognizes Robert’s... MORE

Carderock Engineer Honored with Prestigious Captain Harold E. Saunders Award for Exemplary Technical Management
September 26, 2025 — WEST BETHESDA, Md. — Frederick Merkel, an electrical engineer with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, received the Captain Harold E. Saunders Award for Exemplary Technical Management. The award recognizes his leadership in establishing a critical new program for the Navy’s submarine force. Merkel, who joined Carderock as a contractor... MORE

Frederick Merkel, an electrical engineer with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

Carderock Blends Heritage and Innovation at University of Michigan Mixing of the Waters Ceremony
September 24, 2025 — BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is contributing history and innovation to the University of Michigan’s upcoming Mixing of the Waters ceremony, an event marking the commissioning of the university’s new Aaron Friedman Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory.As part of the ceremony, Carderock will collect water samples from... MORE

Custom vessel to carry water from NSWC Carderock to U of M hydrodynamics lab

Grassman Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Legacy of Structural Innovation
September 18, 2025 — BETHESDA, Md. – For nearly four decades, Jon “Matt” Grassman has contributed to the Navy’s structural engineering advancements efforts, supporting ship design, testing, and lifecycle analysis. In recognition of his technical leadership and lasting contributions to the field of naval architecture, Grassman will be honored with the Dr. Murray... MORE

Stiletto, A Platform for Maritime Innovation
September 16, 2025 — On June 2, 2025, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s Joint Prototyping and Experimentation Maritime (JPEM) Stiletto Program demonstrated a new system for autonomously launching and recovering small boats in Norfolk, Virginia. The demonstration showcased a significant improvement over traditional methods of maritime small boat... MORE

Stiletto underway for an autonomous boat launch and recovery demonstration in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 2, 2025.

Carderock Tailcone Project Team Receives Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Isherwood Award for Exceptional Fleet Support
September 15, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Tailcone Project Team was honored with the Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Isherwood Award for Exceptional Fleet Support. The team earned the award for developing an improved tailcone design that will enhance the performance of Virginia-class submarines.The annual award recognizes outstanding fleet support... MORE

Headshots of Carderock Tailcone Project Team

Carderock HR Specialist Graduates from Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program Part 2: Meredith Miller
September 11, 2025 — Human Resource Specialist Meredith Miller recently graduated from the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP), a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative designed to prepare entry-level and emerging civilian leaders for greater responsibility.DCELP offers leadership development for employees in the GS-7 to GS-12 pay grades, focusing on... MORE

Dr. Michael Robert Receives Rear Adm. David W. Taylor Award for Scientific Achievement
September 9, 2025 — Dr. Michael A. Robert, a Technical Project Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, received the Rear Admiral David W. Taylor Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement for his work in developing a fully autonomous, continuously monitoring prognostic health system for submarines.The award recognizes Robert’s leadership in a... MORE

Carderock HR Advisor Graduates from Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program Part 1: Shelley Saville
September 4, 2025 — Since her husband’s military retirement, Human Resource Advisor, Shelley Saville (Code 1013), has focused on advancing her career, with a goal holding an upper-level HR position. To get there, she enrolled in the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP) to gain valuable skills and stand out from other candidates.“I’m usually on the lookout... MORE

Hanyok Strengthens Workforce Through Community Partnerships
August 28, 2025 — Lauren Hanyok, director of the Capital Tech Bridge, is building new pathways for students to explore careers, including the Montgomery County Summer RISE (Reimagining an Innovative Student Experience) program, which she helped bring to NSWC Carderock Division.Summer RISE is a short-term, shadow-based internship that introduces high school students,... MORE

Lauren Hanyok, Capital Tech Bridge Director for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, discusses opportunities at NSWC Carderock with Montgomery County Public Schools’ Summer RISE (Reimagining an Innovative Student Experience) program interns at the program career fair session at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, Md., July 25, 2024. The session gives students and companies who participated in the program the opportunity to network and learn about different future opportunities, like those offered at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. Carderock is one of the Navy’s pre-eminent research and development facilities that specializes in critical ship design components headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland. The Carderock Division supports small-scale model testing and evaluation of next-generation surface ships and underwater vessels.

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