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NSWC Crane celebrates employee success at Annual Command Awards
August 14, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its employees at the 2025 Annual Command Awards held at WestGate Academy on August 6, 2025. Winners were recognized for their contributions and dedication in support of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and our mission in supporting the warfighter... MORE

NSWC Crane celebrates employee success at Annual Command Awards. Employees photographed with NSWC Crane leadership.

Indiana Research Consortium takes strategic first step to advance hypersonics innovation
August 8, 2025 — The Indiana Research Consortium (IRC) convened top researchers from Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame, and subject matter experts from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, at the Emerging Manufacturing and Collaboration Center (EMC²) for an ideation session centered on hypersonics—an area of... MORE

Indiana Research Consortium takes strategic first step to advance hypersonics innovation. Participants photographed at the latest hypersonics meeting.

NSWC Crane Highlights 10th Anniversary of Career Competency Development Program
August 7, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Career Competency Development Program (CCDP). The program aims to ensure robust development of new employees, helping them move quickly and capably into leadership positions within the organization.The ceremony highlighted the evolution of... MORE

Pictured left to right (Tiffany Fizer, Dr. Angela Lewis, JR Ross, Dr. Kyle Werner, and Lori Zipes)

NSWC Crane employees welcome next generation to STEM during Bring a Child to Work Day
August 5, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees welcomed more than 500 children to see first-hand various science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers at a Navy laboratory. NSWC Crane organized Bring a Child to Work Day for employees on July 22, offering children under 18 a unique glimpse into the world of Naval... MORE

NSWC Crane and Ivy Tech’s free Technology Transfer course serves nearly 80 in first year
July 10, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and Ivy Tech Community College Gayle and Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship have found success in reaching regional businesses with their free training course, called Federal Lab Technology Transfer for Beginners. Since its inception last year, the program has supported more than 40... MORE

Photo courtesy of Regional Opportunity Initiative(ROI) including Defense Innovation Networking Group (DING), Ivy Tech Community College, NSWC Crane, and ROI representative recognized with the Indiana Uplands Regional Collaboration Award for the Federal Lab Technology Transfer for Beginners course.

NSWC Crane employee bolsters workforce development program by increasing graduates and cutting significant costs
July 2, 2025 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee increased workforce development opportunities while cutting significant costs. Bryce Bolton, the Academic Program Manager at NSWC Crane, increased access to the Master of Science in Defense and Security (MSDS) program at Purdue University, accelerating the number of graduates and... MORE

MSDS Graduates from the 2024-2025 academic year.

NSWC Crane Announces Winners of Hypersonic Horizons 2024: The High Speed Video Challenge, Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
June 6, 2025 — CRANE, Ind. – The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office, in collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is proud to announce the 14 winning teams of the second annual "Hypersonic Horizons: The High Speed Video Challenge," The competition awarded a total of $32,000 to high school and undergraduate students who demonstrated exceptional innovation and technical acumen in addressing hypersonic challenges... MORE

CRANE, Ind. – The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office, in collaboration with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is proud to announce the 14 winning teams of the second annual "Hypersonic Horizons: The High Speed Video Challenge," The competition awarded a total of $32,000 to high school and undergraduate students who demonstrated exceptional innovation and technical acumen in addressing hypersonic challenges.

NSWC Crane employee accelerates critical electromagnetic spectrum capabilities
June 2, 2025 — Lucas Robinson enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1999 where he spent a decade working in Electronic Warfare technology. Once he left active duty, he did similar work in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) as a contractor. In 2012, his developed expertise led him to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), where he completed... MORE

NSWC Crane to receive two nationwide Federal Laboratory Consortium awards for superior technology transfer
May 15, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was recognized with two awards from the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) at the 2025 FLC Awards Ceremony on May 15, 2025 during the FLC National Meeting. Dr. Angela Lewis, SES, the Technical Director at NSWC Crane, was awarded Lab Director of the Year and NSWC Crane received the Midwest... MORE

NSWC Crane employees recognized Navy-wide for establishing the Microelectronics Commons
May 1, 2025 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees were recognized throughout the Navy for their outstanding contributions to establish the Microelectronics Commons. Dr. Alison Smith and Bryan Smith received the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award (MCSA), the third-highest honorary award in the Navy.“The Commons was... MORE

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