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NSWC Crane Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 10, 2019 — On Tuesday, Oct. 8, NSWC Crane hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon. A panel of NSWC Crane... MORE

Financial professional finds passion to serve through career at NSWC Crane
October 9, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Adriana Romero, a Business Analyst at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division... MORE

NSWC Crane receives 2019 Philip Heiler Award for innovative developments in human resources information systems
October 3, 2019 — Crane, Ind. – The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Human Resources... MORE

NSWC Crane uses its unique OTA to drive advanced microelectronics technology to the fleet
October 2, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. –Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) recently received its first... MORE

NSWC Panama City welcomes NSWC Crane leader in support of One Team Warfare Center philosophy
September 30, 2019 — Sept. 30 marked the first day of a three-month detail at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City... MORE

NSWC Crane Pathways Student Shares Insight on Internship Experience
September 25, 2019 — NSWC Crane Pathways intern Daniel Mishler shares his thoughts about his summer in the video below... MORE

NSWC Crane collaborates with NIWC Atlantic, MCWL in intensive rapid prototyping event
September 19, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted Naval Information... MORE

NSWC Crane data scientists and engineers place at HacktheMachine New York
September 17, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. –Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) data scientists and engineers... MORE

NSWC Crane employee uses professional opportunity to expand perspective, serve warfighter
September 13, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – “My dad was a Marine, and his last duty station was at NSWC Crane,” says Theresa... MORE

NSWC Crane selected to host Midwest Tech Bridge to enhance collaboration and agility
September 10, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has been selected to host... MORE

NSWC Crane hosts Under Secretary of the Navy for first-ever visit
September 4, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted the 33rd... MORE

NSWC Crane Human Resources hosts Warfare Centers to create significant efficiencies across workforce
September 3, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted Naval Sea Systems... MORE

NSWC Crane hosts 2019 Triad Symposium
August 29, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted nearly 300 military... MORE

NSWC Crane employee develops software tool to increase cybersecurity, cost avoidance over $8 million
August 28, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) information technologist... MORE

NSWC Crane collaborates with Purdue and a UK-based university to provide tailored, advanced education to workforce
August 26, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – “These are not your average college courses. This is a hard-hitting, relevant... MORE

NSWC Crane names new Technology Transfer Director
August 19, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has named Jenna Dix its new... MORE

NSWC Crane hosts five hundred at the fifth annual Microelectronics Integrity Meeting
August 15, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted its fifth annual... MORE

NSWC Crane launched first summer internship program with the U.S. Naval Academy
August 14, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) launched its first summer... MORE

NSWC Crane recognized throughout Navy for swift personnel system conversion of nearly one-third of its workforce
August 5, 2019 — August 5, 2019 CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was... MORE

NSWC Crane offers unique, hands-on rapid innovation and prototyping lab training opportunity to students
August 1, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. -- As part of a collaboration between the rapid innovation and prototyping lab (RIPL)... MORE

NSWC Crane technology transformed into USI student business plans and prototypes for eighth consecutive year
July 29, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted University of... MORE

NSWC Crane hosts first United Kingdom Light Weapon Design Course for expeditionary professionals
July 24, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted Expeditionary... MORE

NSWC Crane builds on 60 years of history to provide innovative solutions for SSP
July 23, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is celebrating sixty years... MORE

NSWC Crane financial professional shares passion for mission with new employees
July 10, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Lisa Miller worked six years for a small business before starting her career at Naval... MORE

NSWC Crane engineer leverages resources to conduct deep learning research
July 2, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee recently... MORE

NSWC Crane scientist takes initiative to carve her own career path
June 30, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Paige Miller, a Task Manager at NSWC Crane, travels to Poland every other month to... MORE

NSWC Crane hosts Master Chief Petty Officer Dwayne D. Beebe-Franqui for Pride Month Luncheon
June 26, 2019 — NSWC Crane hosted Master Chief Petty Officer Dwayne D. Beebe-Franqui on June 25 as the guest speaker at the Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, plus Allies (LGBTQ+A) Pride Month Luncheon. Beebe-Franqui spoke about his experience in the military while serving in the Navy under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, which allowed LGBTQ Americans to serve in the armed forces – as long as they hid their orientation or identity from everyone... MORE

NSWC Crane employee sees expansion, innovation in Technology Transfer future
June 25, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is a national leader in Technology Transfer (T2), leveraging the Federal government’s entire suite of partnership capabilities to support the lab’s mission through commercialization of the lab’s assets and by interacting with the private sector, academia, and state and local governments... MORE

NSWC Crane’s Flight Systems Division supports SSP through trusted microelectronics
June 24, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is celebrating sixty years of support to the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). NSWC Crane’s Flight Systems Division provides component engineering, failure and material analysis, and radiation sciences to SSP... MORE

NSWC Crane employee recognized for supporting citizen warrior
June 13, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Branch Manager was recognized for supporting an employee currently serving in the National Guard. Logan Corbett received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award, which acknowledges efforts to provide flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absences if needed... MORE

NSWC Crane’s Platform and Launch Systems Division provides trusted support to SSP through multi-disciplinary expertise
June 6, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is celebrating sixty years of support to the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). NSWC Crane’s Platform and Launch Systems Division provides high reliability design as well as test and sustainment of electronics, sensors, and mechanical systems in use of Strategic Missions Platform and Launch Systems... MORE

NSWC Crane employee leads a new data science team to implement artificial intelligence technology
June 5, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee is leading a new data science team to improve and streamline processes, a method that could improve efficiency by 13 million percent. Alicia Scott, a Data Scientist at NSWC Crane, provides customers better access to the data they already have by using Artificial Intelligence (AI)... MORE

NSWC Crane hosted national leaders for 11th annual Electronic Warfare conference
June 4, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted the 11th Annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from May 14-16 at NSWC Crane. The theme of the conference focused on Achieving Freedom to Maneuver Leveraging Non-Kinetic Capabilities. The event provided an interactive forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academia to discuss technologies and capabilities related to EW programs, platforms, and operations within the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)... MORE

NSWC Crane employee receives prestigious Department of Defense award for contributions to electronic warfare
May 29, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee received the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence for contributions to Electronic Warfare (EW) across the Department of Defense (DoD). Adam Miller received this prestigious award for his work during a one-year assignment as a Staff Specialist for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S))... MORE

NSWC Crane employee uses career experience to cultivate workforce community
May 22, 2019 — Tiana Roach was working full-time while pursuing a Business Management degree when her father sent her a link to apply to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Pathways Program. The Pathways Internship Program allows college students to work part-time for the federal government... MORE

NSWC Crane displays nanotechnology invention at Military Invention Day, engages students in STEM
May 21, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) personnel participated in the third annual Military Invention Day, presented by the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at the National Museum of American History on May 18... MORE

NSWC Crane engineer receives third Purdue University Materials Engineering award for exemplary accomplishments
May 8, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee received his third Materials Engineering award from Purdue University. Dr. Aaron Pedigo, a Materials Engineer at NSWC Crane, was recognized with the Outstanding Materials Engineer (OMSE) award for demonstrating exemplary accomplishments and leadership in his field. The award ceremony took place in West Lafayette, Indiana on April 25... MORE

NSWC Crane leader recognized throughout Navy for driving rapid innovation
April 30, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) leader was recognized with the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps. Andrew Brough, the NSWC Crane Expeditionary Warfare Lead across Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), has led initiatives to pursue Expeditionary Warfare rapid prototyping development to address operational gaps and needs identified by the Navy, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) operational forces. ... MORE

NSWC Crane recognized with three national FLC awards for Technology Transfer
April 25, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) received three Technology Transfer (T2) awards at the 2019 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) National Awards ceremony in Orlando, FL... MORE

NSWC Crane employee recognized for contributions to the flexible hybrid electronics industry
April 24, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee was recognized for his contributions to advancing the flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) ecosystem. Craig Herndon, the Program Manager for the DoD Executive Agent for Printed Circuit Board and Interconnect Technology, received the NextFlex 2019 Fellow Award in Monterey, California... MORE

2019 NSWC STEM Science Fair & Expo creates unique learning environment for regional students
April 16, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Department hosted a youth science fair at WestGate Academy on April 4, 2019... MORE

NSWC Crane Distinguished Visitor encourages leaning in at Women in Leadership luncheon
April 4, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in conjunction with the Hoosier Hills Chapter of Federally Employed Women (FEW) hosted a luncheon celebrating Women in Leadership. Paige Hinkle-Bowles, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Civilian Human Resources (DASN (CHR)), was the featured speaker at the luncheon on Wednesday, April 3 at NSWC Crane... MORE

NSWC Crane leader uses adaptability, drive throughout career
April 2, 2019 — When Dr. Angie Lewis was 18 years old, she got a call – and a question – that changed the course of her life forever. She had just graduated from high school and was looking for summer work. She was Ball State-bound, majoring in education and mathematics... MORE

NSWC Crane employees empower young women of color to pursue STEM careers
March 20, 2019 — NSWC Crane employees actively participate in an organization designed to empower young women of color (WoC) to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The I CAN PERSIST (ICP) STEM initiative is a new, year-long program at Indiana University that aims to promote STEM persistence among girls and WoC... MORE

NSWC Crane recognized across Indiana for enhancing workplace safety and health
March 4, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was recognized with the Governor’s Workplace Safety “Rising Star” Award at the 2019 Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo held on Thursday, February 28 in Indianapolis... MORE

NSWC Crane wins statewide “Employer of the Year” award for innovative internship program
February 27, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was recognized as Employer of the Year for creating a quality internship program within the Hoosier State. NSWC Crane received this award in the nonprofit category at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Indiana INTERNnet 2019 IMPACT Awards in Carmel, Indiana on February 26, 2019... MORE

NSWC Crane employee’s experience as a sailor provides insight into today’s warfighter needs
February 20, 2019 — James Garrett is a Logistics Management Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and helps provide the logistics element of the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Life Cycle Support Program for the OHIO Class and COLUMBIA Class Submarine. He provides product support, data management, quality assurance, training, and more to ensure sailors are successful... MORE

NSWC Crane employee builds civilian career from Naval internship program
February 13, 2019 — When Christina Bizzell-Redden was a Senior in college in North Carolina, she wasn’t sure where her career would take her. In search of job opportunities, she attended a local career fair. “I noticed there was a booth for a Navy intern program,” says Bizzell-Redden. “Initially, I wasn’t sure I’d be interested in working for the Navy, or what that would be like. I finally approached the booth to learn more and found they had a civilian program for new college graduates.” ... MORE

NSWC Crane demonstrates continued support for NASA energy storage life cycle testing for more than 60 years
February 11, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has supported National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other programs for more than 60 years in energy storage life cycle testing. Currently, NSWC Crane is conducting tests for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) International Space Station (ISS) Lithium-ion Program, which replaces outdated units to allow longer energy storage for ISS missions. This testing allows ISS to complete critical scientific research in space... MORE

Continuous investments in education strengthen NSWC Crane workforce
February 4, 2019 — Over the years, NSWC Crane has made significant investments in the educational advancement of its workforce. A wide variety of opportunities exist for employees to earn both technical and business bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees. Between 150 and 200 Crane personnel take part in one of the various academic programs available. This past year alone, 175 Crane employees furthered their education through these programs... MORE

NSWC Crane recognized for contributions to the international electronics industry
January 30, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was recognized before an international audience for its contributions to the electronics industry with the IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award. The award was presented to NSWC Crane representatives at the annual IPC APEX EXPO 2019 in San Diego, California on January 29. IPC is an industry association with more than 4,800 members across the globe. IPC represents many segments of the electronics industry, including design, printed circuit board manufacturing, and electronics assembly and is a leading source for industry standards, training, market research, and more. The IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award honors an IPC member that has actively improved the printed circuit board industry while participating in technical and/or management programs... MORE

NSWC Crane employee and reservist shares his rules for career-long success
January 23, 2019 — John Hamilton is a physicist and Branch Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), but once a month, he drives hundreds of miles to Des Moines, Iowa to serve as an Officer in Charge of a Navy Reserve Unit. As a Branch Manager at NSWC Crane, Hamilton says his job is to remove obstacles that get in his team’s way. As Officer in Charge, he trains sailors so they are ready to deploy to a combat zone. Though these positions are different, they are centered around one of Hamilton’s core leadership beliefs: Taking care of people. ‘Taking care of people’ is one of his rules of success. ... MORE

NSWC Crane employee awarded Medal of Valor for extinguishing fire, saving lives in war zone
January 16, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee was awarded one of the highest civilian honors for an act of bravery overseas. William (Bill) Taylor, an AC-130W Weapons Specialist at NSWC Crane, received the Command Civilian Service Medal for Valor and Courage in a combat zone for saving seven lives and extinguishing a fire... MORE

NSWC Crane employee inspired through mentorship to pursue a STEM career
January 9, 2019 — Nicholas Schuetz, a Branch Manager at NSWC Crane, started working at Crane when he was in high school. He was unfamiliar with what it was like working at Crane, but sought someone to job shadow on base to apply for a high school internship. During the internship, he was uncertain about his future career path. His Crane sponsor, who became his mentor, noticed his skillset in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects... MORE

NSWC Crane leader trains service dogs for blind clients across the country
December 17, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – If you step inside Jeff Schafer’s office, you’ll see an assortment of things you might expect, like a coffee mug and a computer. You may not have anticipated, or even noticed, a service dog-in-training to be lying patiently by Schafer’s feet... MORE

NSWC Crane Pathways intern develops satellite to launch on SpaceX rocket for NASA research
December 4, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Pathways intern, as part of a team of students at the University of Southern Indiana (USI), designed and built a satellite to launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Dec. 5 as part of an operational cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station (ISS)... MORE

NSWC Crane employee engages workforce to prepare Warfighter for evolving threats
November 20, 2018 — Each day, Dr. Hunter strives to ensure the workforce at Crane is positioned to anticipate and eliminate the rapidly evolving threats soldiers and sailors face. Dr. Hunter says the workforce at NSWC Crane is critical to providing those necessary tools that keep the Warfighter prepared, safe, and effective... MORE

NSWC Crane employee recognized across Navy for building effective teams
November 14, 2018 — A NSWC Crane employee was recognized with a U.S. Navy award for building effective teams. Dr. Julie Shaff won the Art Diaz Memorial Award for Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) Entry Level Employees at a ceremony on October 16 in Washington, D.C... MORE

More than 50 NSWC Crane inventors recognized for novel technology
November 13, 2018 — NSWC Crane inventors were recognized for their innovations during the fifth annual Invention and Technology Showcase on Nov. 13. The showcase featured the intellectual property (IP) and innovations of more than 50 NSWC Crane scientists and engineers... MORE

NSWC Crane SME uses problem-solving passion to support the Warfighter
November 6, 2018 — Matthew D. Sale received his first book about electricity in junior high from his late uncle, a technician for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis. The book, along with interests in HO scale model trains, the Radio Shack 100-in-1 electronics kit, radio controlled model airplanes, and a “dad that could fix anything” fostered a brain hungry to know how anything and everything worked... MORE

NSWC Crane selects new Chief Technology Officer
October 29, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has recently selected Mr. Rob Walker to serve as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO)... MORE

USI, NSWC Crane sign agreement to conduct research on chemical reactions
October 23, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the University of Southern Indiana (USI) are strengthening their research and development (R&D) partnership through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). NSWC Crane and USI will use the CRADA to study chemical reactions. A formal CRADA signing ceremony took place October 22 at Crane... MORE

NSWC Crane drives electro-optical innovation with latest, high-tech equipment
October 16, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) accelerates electro-optical innovation by investing in the latest technology for a new, agile lab. This new technology advances the capabilities of NSWC Crane’s recently launched Naval Innovative Threat Exploitation and Optical Warfare Laboratory (NITE OWL), ensuring the continued safety of United States service men and women in the field... MORE

MIT launches academic study on NSWC Crane Innovation Ecosystem
October 11, 2018 — Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT) will perform an in-depth academic case study of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Innovation Ecosystem. The Department of Defense (DoD) Laboratories Office within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has awarded a competitive contract to MIT to execute this analysis. MIT staff will launch this one-year case study October 11 at NSWC Crane... MORE

NSWC Crane Division, Ivy Tech Awarded 2018 FLC Midwest Regional Award for STEM, T2 Efforts
September 25, 2018 — NSWC Crane and Ivy Tech Community College were awarded the State and Local Economic Development Award from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) for their partnership on a STEM summer camp. For the past two years, NSWC Crane and The Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington have collaborated on the camp, which targeted young people with entrepreneurial dreams from grade 7 to 10... MORE

NSWC Crane and Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research Advance Partnership to Advance Trusted Artificial Intelligence and Software Assurance
September 18, 2018 — NSWC Crane and Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR) have re-signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) on Sept. 13 in a signing event held at Indiana University (IU). The goal is to strive for state of the art technology advancements and grow the collaboration to improve capabilities in the areas of software assurance and trusted artificial intelligence. This CRADA is a follow-on collaboration between NSWC Crane and CACR, which was originally executed two years ago... MORE

NSWC Crane Recognized Nationally for Innovative Workforce Development Program
September 17, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. - The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Crane Division University (CDU) Team was nationally recognized for its innovative approach to workforce development. The CDU Team was selected from across Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Divisions for the 2018 Phil Heiler Award... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee Spotlight: Electrical Engineer Tom Raley
September 11, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. - Tom Raley’s career as an electronics engineer may have started when he won a chess tournament in a third grade classroom on the southside of Chicago. Raley, who always had strong math and science skills, decided to pursue and engineering major in college after taking interest in the work of his peers. ... MORE

NSWC Crane's New Blue Water Armorers Course to Cut Costs and Increase Fleet Readiness
September 10, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is excited to offer the Blue Water Armorers course to Sailors and Navy civilian armorers at their Weapons System Training Facility. This new, week-long intensive course provides hands-on technical instruction on maintenance and repair of Navy small arms... MORE

NSWC Crane IT Team Nationally Recognized for Accomplishment in “Future Trends”
September 9, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. -- A team of information technologists at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) received the nationally-recognized Future Trends award for innovative accomplishments in cloud computing at the Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC) summit in Annapolis, Maryland... MORE

NSWC Crane Engineer Finds New Home in Indiana
August 28, 2018 — Chemical Engineer Mackenzie Alameda had never even been to Indiana when she took a job at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) right after graduating from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2015, but the promise of opportunity drew her in. Alameda grew up in New Jersey and went to college in Massachusetts, a long way from Crane, Indiana. But she knew she wanted to work for the Department of Defense (DoD), and NSWC Crane had a position open in a field she found interesting... MORE

New CRADA Unites NSWC Crane and Local High School
August 27, 2018 — An engineering team of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) recently established their first Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with a secondary school. The project is funded through the NSWC Crane Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) program. The Quadrangles for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team based out of Bloomington High School South has set out to develop robotic vehicles with wireless power capabilities. During the school year, the Quadrangles compete from Jan. to April, with six weeks to create a robotic project and six to eight weeks of competition... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee Awarded Medal of Valor for Heroic Actions
August 22, 2018 — Toby Evans, United States Navy veteran and electronics technician at NSWC Crane, received a Medal of Valor for saving the life of a peer in a near fatal off-road motorcycle accident in September 2016... MORE

NSWC Crane Hosts Naval Innovative Science and Engineering Program Panel
August 21, 2018 — NSWC Crane hosted a Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) program panel to select upcoming research, technology transition, and workforce development programs for 2019. The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act, provides research grants to Navy-wide laboratories, NSWC Crane receiving $14 million annually. This year, 142 proposals were submitted and 47 finalists were selected to present and answer questions on their project at the panel... MORE

NSWC Crane Hosts Fourth Annual Microelectronics Integrity Meeting
August 19, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted its fourth annual Microelectronics Integrity Meeting (MIM) at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis Aug. 7-8. Nearly 400 professionals attended this year’s event, registrants including Department of Defense employees and contractors, as well as academia and industry professionals. “Trust: The Future is Now” was the conference theme, with speakers and panels focusing on the impact that microelectronics have on our lives and as the foundation of United States Defense and Intelligence systems... MORE

NSWC Crane uses DON Student Pathways Program to Grow Workforce
August 3, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – Every year, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) welcomes students into its Department of the Navy (DON) Student Pathways Program. At this time, NSWC Crane has over 170 interns, the largest pool in the organization’s history. As part of the program, students give out briefs at the end of the summer, an opportunity to speak with senior leaders... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee Uses Deployment to Keep Mission in Mind
August 1, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. - Logistics Management Specialist Lance Shirley has been working at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) since before he graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Informatics. He went from shredding papers his first week as an intern to his work today, a complex role requiring collaboration with the Mobile Technology and Repair Complex (MTRC) and Rapid Innovation and Prototyping Laboratory (RIPL)... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee wins Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals People’s Choice Award
July 25, 2018 — Dr. Alison Smith, Chief Engineer of Materials Analysis for Microelectronic Component Technologies at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), was awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (also known as “the Sammies”) People’s Choice Award on July 19... MORE

Two NSWC Crane Employees Receive 2017 SECAV Awards Honorable Mentions
July 19, 2018 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees were recognized by the 2017 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Innovation Awards for their work as top innovators. Mr. Sami Kassem, Engineering Lead in Expeditionary Warfare received an honorable mention in the Automated Process Development Category, and Dr. Kyle Werner, NSWC Crane’s Director of Engagement, received an honorable mention in the Innovation Catalyst Category... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee Works to Bridge Human-Technology Gap
July 18, 2018 — Ten years ago this summer, Erin Calhoun started her career at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). Even before college, she knew she wanted to study electrical engineering. “I was introduced to electrical engineering in physics during high school,” said Calhoun, an Electrical and Human Factors (HF) Engineer. “I was intrigued by the light and optics portion of the course, so I decided to pursue a degree in that field.”... MORE

Use of CRADA with Indiana University Expands Research on Interconversion of Molecular Conformer Switches
July 16, 2018 — Utilizing a limited purpose CRADA, Dr. Jonathan Dilger, NSWC Crane's Director of Research, collaborated with Indiana University to expand on the basic research to understand the barriers for interconversion of molecular conformer switches for future sensor applications. These gas-phase techniques can also carefully measure the energetic threshold for decomposition of any molecular ion, including those used as energetic materials... MORE

Donnelly, Young, Bucshon Host Navy Secretary Spencer at NSWC Crane
July 9, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – on Jun. 29, 2018, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN), U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN), and U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-08) hosted Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Secretary Spencer visited Crane to see the installation first-hand and to hear directly from Hoosiers working there in support of our servicemembers and our nation’s security... MORE

Indiana School Students Participate in International SeaPerch Competition with Help from NSWC Crane Mentors
June 27, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. - Students from Indiana elementary, middle and high schools competed at the International SeaPerch Challenge at the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth. SeaPerch is a robotics program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that gives students and teachers the resources to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The program is meant to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)... MORE

NSWC Crane T2 Team Honored with Prestigious Department of Defense Award
June 26, 2018 — SAN DIEGO - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) Technology Transfer (T2) team won the renowned Department of Defense (DOD) George Linsteadt Technology Transfer Achievement Award. The award celebrates DOD Technology Transfer professionals who have been influential in building and implementing T2 partnerships that transfer technology in or out of the labs, as well as promoting technology commercialization and the licensing of federally developed technology. NSWC Crane’s T2 team works to leverage the U.S. Navy’s entire suite of partnership capabilities to support the lab’s mission and to interact with academia, commercial entities and state and local governments... MORE

NSWC Crane and Indiana Innovation Institute Sign CRADA with Purdue University and Indiana University
June 19, 2018 — NSWC Crane and Indiana Innovation Institute (IN3) have joined forces with Purdue University and Indiana University in a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) to develop trusted microelectronics, that are counterfeit resistant and immune to a wide variety of attacks... MORE

NSWC Crane Pathways Intern Named 2018 Association of Old Crows Scholarship Recipient
June 5, 2018 — NSWC Crane Pathways Intern Ryan Loehrlein was selected by The Association of Old Crows (AOC) Educational Foundation (AEF) to receive a $12,500 scholarship to continue his education in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) field... MORE

Crane Employee, Army Veteran Finds Motivation Working for the Navy
June 4, 2018 — CRANE, Ind.– Billy Zeck, an Army veteran, currently works at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NWSC Crane). If he could meet anyone - dead or alive - he’d choose John Wayne, as Zeck admires Wayne for his tough-cowboy exterior and straight-shooter personality. One topic Zeck would love to discuss with Wayne is personal motivation. Zeck’s personal motivation comes from a drive to overcome tough challenges and keep the United States safe... MORE

NSWC Crane Announces Expeditionary Warfare Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Program
May 31, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) formally announced its Expeditionary Warfare Systems Engineering Master’s Degree program at a reception on Thursday, May 17th, at the WestGate Academy Conference and Training Center in Crane, Indiana... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee Spotlight: Lead Recruiter John Bings
May 30, 2018 — When John Bings thinks of patriotism, a series of memories come to mind. He remembers being five years old when his father was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He recalls seeing his father come home, every day, in his uniform. Bings spent those days in Fort Bliss helping his Korean mother practice the Pledge of Allegiance in preparation for her citizenship test. As a result of these experiences, Bings made the decision – at a mere five years old - to work in support of the Armed Services... MORE

NSWC Crane Top Headlines: 25 May
May 24, 2018 — Top headlines to cap off the week... MORE

NSWC Crane Highlights Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
May 23, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. - Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which is recognized nationally throughout the month of May, pays tribute to the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to America’s history... MORE

NSWC Crane Employee Selected For Navy-Wide Communications Award
May 17, 2018 — Lisa Oswald, a Public Affairs Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), was announced as the 2017 Thompson-Ravitz (T-R) Junior Civilian Public Affairs Specialist of the Year. The Thompson-Ravitz awards are selected by the Chief of Naval Information and are recognized as premier awards throughout the entire U.S. Navy... MORE

NSWC Crane: 5 Things You Need to Know Today
May 14, 2018 — NSWC Crane Weekly Top Headlines: 10 May 2018... MORE

NSWC Crane Expert Announced as Finalist for Prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
May 7, 2018 — Dr. Alison Smith, Chief Engineer of Materials Analysis for Microelectronic Component Technologies at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), was announced as a finalist for the prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (also known as “the Sammies”). Dr. Smith becomes the second-ever finalist from the entire Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)... MORE

NSWC Crane to Host National Leaders for 10th Annual AOC Conference
May 3, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) will co-host the 10th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from May 8-10. The goal of this year’s event is to provide an interactive forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to discuss technologies and capabilities related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and operations within the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)... MORE

Wu's Journey: From Wisconsin to NSWC Crane ... Via Japan
May 2, 2018 — For Peter Wu, there’s no such thing as a typical work day at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). In many ways, that’s why Wu enjoys his job as an electrical engineer within the Radiation Sciences Branch. Some people strive to establish a routine – they find comfort in the familiar. But Wu enjoys the challenge of constantly learning about and working on new things. “Engineering is all about problem solving,” Wu said. “If we can solve or even partially address a problem through the completion of a project or testing effort, that’s a success. For me, actually doing the radiation test and seeing the data and the effects – that’s been the most fun part. It’s quite exciting.”... MORE

Two NSWC Crane Employees Re-elected to Serve on FLC Committee
May 1, 2018 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees have been re-elected to serve for the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) for Technology Transfer Midwest Region. NSWC Crane Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA), Technology Transfer (T2) Program Manager and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Manager Brooke Pyne has been elected to serve as the region’s Regional Coordinator and NSWC Crane Agreements Administrator Jenna Dix has been elected to serve as the region’s Deputy Regional Coordinator... MORE

NSWC Crane and Wright Brothers Institute Sign New Partnership Intermediary Agreement
April 24, 2018 — NSWC Crane and Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) signed a new Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) today at WBI's office in Dayton, Ohio following tours of all three WBI facilities. The signing was part of a day-and-a-half event to solidify a collaborative framework that will allow the two organizations to provide maximum return on commercialization investments for both the Air Force and the Navy... MORE

NSWC Crane Experts Equip Naval Ships with ‘Greatest Electronic Warfare Improvement in Decades’
April 17, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – Engineers and technicians at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) continued to make a significant impact and offer direct support to U.S. Warfighters in Fiscal Year 17 (FY17), completing installations that provide U.S. Naval ships with the most significant upgrade in Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities in the last three decades... MORE

Nearly 200 Small Businesses Participate in NSWC Crane's 21st Annual Buy Indiana
April 13, 2018 — FRENCH LICK, Ind. -- The Linton Chamber of Commerce hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) 21st annual Buy Indiana Expo Tuesday at French Lick Resort and Casino on Tuesday. The event offered companies opportunities to expand their business with government centers, as well as networking with other companies from around the state and country... MORE