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Carderock Specialist Sean Burger Gets Master’s Thesis Published
November 20, 2025 — Sean Burger, an administrative and technical specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, recently celebrated a key milestone in his academic career: the publishing of his thesis from Naval Postgraduate School. The thesis, which examined the use of opioid settlement funding, was the capstone of Burger’s Professional Master of... MORE

Elbert Roberson Reflects on 50 Years of Federal Service and Craftsmanship
November 18, 2025 — BETHESDA, Md. – For more than 40 years, the hum of saws and smell of fresh cut wood have defined Elbert Roberson’s workdays at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. In October 2025, he will retire after more than 50 years of federal service, 41 of them spent at Carderock, including three decades in the model shop. Roberson’s career has... MORE

Carderock Modelmaker Technician Elbert Roberson displays a proud smile after receiving awards and recognition for all his service to the US Federal Government for 55 years.

Leading Change Below the Surface: Jessica Klotz Champions Safer Seas Through HazMat Reform
November 17, 2025 — For Jessica Klotz, a 25-year veteran of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, creating organizational change doesn’t happen in the limelight — it happens in the unseen safety of every Sailor who steps aboard a Navy ship. Klotz serves as the Technical Area Leader for the Hazardous Materials and Pollution Prevention Team within the... MORE

A portrait of a woman wearing a blue shirt with red polka dots, with wavy red hair past her shoulders, in front of a grey background.

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

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