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Michigan Students Research Ship Operations in the Arctic for NEEC Project
November 22, 2024 — With the changing climate, the breaking ice in the Arctic has made the seas much more available to travel by water. There is more risk, though, navigating through ice-laden seas. Students at the University of Michigan are researching ideas for mitigating some of those risks, specifically for the U.S. Navy’s opportunity to expand operations into the... MORE

Arianna Kerkmaz and Patrick White, students at the University of Michigan, observe a model of a guided-missile destroyer during testing on Dec. 12, 2023, in the university’s tow tank

Carderock Hosts Small Business Industry Day and Navy Small Business Symposium with Capital Tech Bridge
October 15, 2024 — WEST BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division hosted its annual Industry Day virtually on Oct. 9, 2024. This was followed by the in-person Navy Small Business Symposium, facilitated by the NavalX Capital Tech Bridge and the Pike District Partnership, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Oct... MORE

A woman stands at the podium presenting during the Small Business Symposium at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Carderock and the Pike District Partnership Launch Inaugural Industry Day
September 11, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, and the Pike District Partnership marked a new chapter in their collaboration with the successful inaugural 3D Scanning Industry Day Event (SIDE) in August.Held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland, on Aug. 22, SIDE is the first in a series of planned... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and Pike District Partnership hold a leadership panel at their inaugural Scanner Industry Day Event (SIDE) at Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center in Rockville, Md, Aug. 22, 2024. The leadership panel included Nieal Orringer, President of the Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (left), Elissa Trueman, Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Naval Surface Warfare Centers headquarters (middle), Dr. Cynthia Waters, Carderock’s Principal for Advanced Manufacturing and Material (third from left). The panelists highlighted the far-reaching benefits of 3D scanning for both local businesses and the Navy.

One of World’s Largest Water Pressure Tunnels Provides Unique Opportunity for Researchers at Carderock
July 31, 2024 — Matthew Brantz, the Site Director of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in Memphis, Tennessee, led a tour of the detachment’s unique and powerful testing capabilities to key researchers and scientists from multiple government and academic institutions on July 25, 2024.The LCC, which is one of the... MORE

An exterior view of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Divison’s Large Cavitation Channel in Memphis, Tenn., on July, 25, 2024.

Carderock Interns Celebrated at Montgomery County Public School’s Summer RISE Ceremony
July 26, 2024 — Carderock’s interns from Montgomery County Public Schools’ 2024 Summer RISE (Reimagining an Innovative Student Experience) Program were celebrated for their hard work at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland, July 25, 2024. The closing ceremony opened with... MORE

Carderock’s Interns from Montgomery County Public Schools’ Summer RISE Program and Branch Head of Public Affairs and Congressional Affairs Ian McConnaughey, stand for a group photo at the program’s closing ceremony at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville, Md., July 25, 2024.

Carderock Welcomes New CO
July 17, 2024 — Capt. Christopher K. Matassa relieved Capt. Matthew L. Tardy during a change of command ceremony at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Maryland, July 17, 2024.Carderock’s outgoing commanding officer, Tardy, and Rear Adm. Todd Evans, Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center/Naval Undersea Warfare Center, welcomed... MORE

New Carderock Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Matassa speaks to the workforce after taking charge of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., on July 17, 2024.

Scientists, engineers from NAVSEA Warfare Centers Recognized as Among Navy’s Top
June 11, 2024 — Three individuals and seven teams with members from the NAVSEA Warfare Centers are among those being recognized as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year for 2024.“The selectees in this competitive and prestigious award program demonstrate... MORE

Carderock Team Recognized with the SECNAV Energy Excellence Award
May 1, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division earned the fiscal year 2023 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Energy Excellence Award for Technology Development and Acquisition for its work with lithium battery safety certification on Navy Ships.The SECNAV Excellence Award Program annually recognizes excellence in the areas of energy security, energy... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Commanding Officer Capt. Matthew Tardy and Technical Director Larry Tarasek, SES, award the Lithium Battery Safety Certification Team (Code 60) with the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Energy Excellence Award in West Bethesda, Md.

Carderock Welcomes DoD STEM Ambassadors to West Bethesda
February 27, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division opened its gates in West Bethesda, Maryland, to Department of Defense (DoD) science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) Ambassadors on Feb. 22, 2024. The DoD STEM Ambassadors Program consists of high-performing educators around the country and provides them with a unique, enriching... MORE

Community Outreach and Student Engagement Coordinator Ashlee Floyd guides a Department of Defense STEM Ambassador through a STEM-In-a-Box activity

Carderock’s Patrick Crowley Recognized with DON Civilian Service Award
February 26, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division recognized Patrick Crowley with the Department of Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal in West Bethesda, Maryland, on Jan. 24, 2024, for his contributions as the engineering lead for the Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Unmanned Autonomous Prototype project.The award recognizes an... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Commanding Officer Capt. Matthew Tardy (right) pins Naval Architect Patrick Crowley (left) with the Department of Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal.

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