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USNA Midshipmen Tour NSWC Dahlgren Division
October 29, 2021 — Future naval officers visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 29 for an in-depth look at the innovations and facilities on the installation.At the beginning of the visit, the 28 midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) received a welcome from NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew. Following... MORE

IMAGE: Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), speaks to midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy during a visit to the installation. The future naval officers received tours of many of the facilities at NSWCDD.

NSWCDD Scientist Gets a Taste of the Sailor Life Aboard USS Monterey
October 28, 2021 — Computer scientists are known to face a unique set of occupational hazards, such as eye fatigue and wrist strains, but seasickness does not rank highly on the list of possible IT-related maladies. Throughout much of 2021, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Scientist Bradley Eidschun fell into this select club.“This was my first... MORE

IMAGE: (From left to right) FCA2 (SW) Zachari Brown, FCA3 (SW) Raymond Castillo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Scientist Bradley Eidschun, FCA2 (SW) Jack Heyer and FCA2 (SW) Christian Mulrain pose for a photo after Eidschun is given the Sailor of the Week Award in April 2021. Eidschun spent about six months aboard the USS Monterey (CG 61) operating, updating and maintaining the vessel’s Virtualization Pilot Ship equipment.

NSWCDD Hosts Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit
October 27, 2021 — On Oct. 26, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Innovation Lab hosted the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. Presidents, deans and various representatives from six Virginia universities gathered with senior leadership to discuss expanding strategic academic partnerships between the warfare center and Virginia’s... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, addresses distinguished attendees at the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. On Oct. 26, the NSWCDD Innovation Lab hosted the event to bring together NSWCDD senior leadership and representatives from six Virginia universities to explore the expansion of academic partnerships between the two parties.

NSWC Dahlgren Thrusts Hypersonic Weapons Advancement into the Forefront
October 26, 2021 — Traveling from Los Angeles to New York by passenger jet takes just over five hours. Hypersonic flight at Mach 20 fewer than 10 minutes. High-speed feats such as this are not theoretical proposals. Indeed, NASA and the space programs of other countries attain those velocities with every spacecraft that achieves earth orbit. However, Russia is... MORE

Virginia Congresswoman Visits NSWCDD
October 26, 2021 — Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 25 to meet with installation leadership and receive a brief on the innovative technologies the base houses.NSWCDD Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, led the visit which included a Digital Proving Grounds... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), listen to a brief in the laser lab aboard NSWCDD. During her visit, Spanberger received a Digital Proving Grounds Overview and participated in tours of the Digital Warfare Innovation Center and the laser lab.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Visitors from the University of the District of Columbia
October 26, 2021 — Dr. Victor McCrary, Vice President (VP) for Research and Sponsored Programs from the University of the District Columbia (UDC) visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Oct. 22.Joined by Raytheon Missiles and Defense Deputy VP Dr. James ‘Jim’ Moreland, Jr. and accompanied by NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen ‘Casey’... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Victor McCrary from the University of the District of Columbia talks with Directed Energy scientist Dr. Chris Brown during a visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Oct. 22.

VCU’s Future Scientists Tour NSWCDD’s iLab
October 25, 2021 — Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) da Vinci Center students visited NSWCDD Oct. 22 to tour the Innovation Laboratory (iLab) and participate in STEM demonstrations. Dahlgren’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math coordinator, Tiffany Owens, led the students during a walkthrough of the facility and the soon-to-open Maker Space. The Maker... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Oct. 22, 2021) – Eric Hayes (right), an information systems technician specialist with the NSWCDD Innovation Lab (iLab), explains a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to students from the da Vinci Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, during a tour of the iLab. The iLab empowers innovators to test ideas and solve naval warfare challenges. (U.S. Navy photo released)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Personnel Attend Opening of SMART Building at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland
October 18, 2021 — Building upon opportunities for technology innovation is a SMART decision!On Oct. 15, invited guests from academic institutions, corporate industry and government sectors, including Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) personnel, attended the grand opening of the Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology (SMART)... MORE

IMAGE: The new Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology Building is the newest addition to the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland campus.

NSWCDD Scientist Monique B. Kimani Steps Outside of Her Comfort Zone
October 13, 2021 — Monique B. Kimani has simple advice for young women considering a career in the sciences. “Do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.” That credo has served Kimani well in her career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and made her into a role model among colleagues and friends. In early October, those... MORE

IMAGE: Monique B. Kimani currently serves as the Human Systems Integration project lead of the Guided Missile Frigate, Littoral Combat Ship, and Guided Missile Destroyer programs. In October 2021, Kimani received the Technology All Star award at a STEM conference organized by Women of Color Magazine.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Continues Laptop Computer Donation to Local School District
October 7, 2021 — When students utilize the right tools to succeed, they have an opportunity to shine brightly. In order to make that happen, schools and education institutions provide stellar instruction and technology equipment. However, with limited funding and resources, many school districts across the U.S. rely on donations and external financial aid to meet... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew presents 10 laptop computers and carrying cases donated by the warfare center to Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) officials. Pictured from left to right are Keesha Keels, Hugh Mercer Elementary School Assistant Principal, Kelsey Bolling, FCPS STEM and Gifted Education Teacher, Dr. Kecia Lipscomb, FCPS Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Matthew Eberhardt, FCPS Deputy Superintendent, NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Plew, Courtney Wheeler, Lafayette Elementary School Principal, Lisa Lewis, Lafayette Elementary School STEM and Gifted Education Teacher and Tiffany Owens, NSWCDD STEM Lead.

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