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NSWCDD kicks off its Summer STEM Academy for regional middle school students
June 30, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is committed to providing fun and engaging opportunities for students across the region to gain unique experiences in STEM fields, even during summer vacation.Over the course of two days, NSWCDD scientists and engineers participated in the 2023 Summer STEM Academy at King George Middle School,... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski interacts with students during the 2023 STEM Summer Academy at King George Middle School, June 22.

NSWCDD hosts Norfolk State University
June 30, 2023 — After a three-hour early morning bus ride, college students arrived to the Innovation Lab at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for what would become an eye-opening experience.Norfolk State University (NSU) students traveled to NSWCDD along with Dr. Leroy Salary, a school outreach leader and physics faculty member, for a day of... MORE

IMAGE: Students from Norfolk State University and Dr. Leroy Salary, a school outreach leader and physics faculty member, had the opportunity to tour several different facilities during their visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division June 20.

NSWCDD commemorates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 29, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division commemorated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month June 27 with the goal of promoting “equality without exception” in the military and civilian workforce.Patrick Burns, deputy director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, served as the guest speaker along with NSWCDD... MORE

Inclusivity, community and warfighter mentality – NSWC Dahlgren Division scientist makes a difference
June 27, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Corey Gates is committed to supporting the Navy’s mission. Gates has a keen eye for system engineering and software development. He’s also committed to transforming and building unity within his community.Gates’ passion for computers started at a young age. He enjoyed playing videos... MORE

IMAGE: Corey Gates, a scientist within the Modeling and Simulation Tools Department Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is dedicated to supporting the Navy’s mission and determined to make a difference in his LGBTQ+ community.

Celebrating Freedom – NSWC Dahlgren hosts commemoration of Juneteenth
June 16, 2023 — As John Lewis, an American politician and civil rights activist, once said, “You must never, ever give in. You must never, ever give out. We must keep the faith because we are one people. We are brothers and sisters. We all live in the same house: The American house.” On June 14, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) commemorated... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski, Eunice Haigler, Pastor Hashmel Turner Jr., Charita Mariner and NSWCDD Human Systems Engineer, Dr. Sherry Springs after the Juneteenth Freedom Day Observance, June 14.

NSWCDD welcomes largest class of new employees to date
June 5, 2023 — “When you start a new position, especially if you are new to the workplace or new to a big corporation, it can be very overwhelming,” said New Employee Orientation (NEO) program manager Sarah Decker. “It can feel intimidating and you may not know what you’re doing or what to expect.”Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recently... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division held its largest New Employee Orientation to date. The class had 85 new hires, a majority of them summer interns.

Resilience and the warfighter – NSWC Dahlgren Division hosts the Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group
June 2, 2023 — How does the Department of Defense adapt to challenging experiences from the human perspective? From May 8 through May 12, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted the Department of Defense (DoD) Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to discuss human-centered research, design and test methodologies... MORE

IMAGE: Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group toured Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s High Energy Laser Weapon Systems Lethality Lab.

Virginia Tech students bring innovation to NSWC Dahlgren Division-sponsored senior capstone projects
June 1, 2023 — A 5x8-foot barge with 12-foot legs that reach into the river bottom stable enough for instrumentation measuring laser beams. A Directed Energy Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Target Test Device that proves stable during high power microwave (HPM) testing. A mast-mounted antenna shock test fixture that simulates large displacement test... MORE

IMAGE: Virginia Tech student Kevin Matos talks with Dale Sisson, Jr., SES, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director, at the Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Expo in April.

NSWCDD employee finds math as a way to communicate universally
May 31, 2023 — You don’t have to speak the language. Numbers are universal.” Daisy Young, a mission analyst from the Mission Analysis Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) found her calling in mathematics at an early age.When Young was 13 years old, her family had the opportunity to move from their home in Indonesia to the United... MORE

IMAGE: Daisy Young, a mission analyst from the Warfare Analysis and Digital Modeling Department, came to the United States with her family when she was 13. Since then, she has earned a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, has traveled the country and has lived in Germany with her husband. Young joined the workforce at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in early 2020, and is currently enrolled in graduate studies.

NSWC Dahlgren Division hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander Observance
May 30, 2023 — The history of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and the United States dates back centuries. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted an Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month observance May 23, in celebration of AAPI culture, traditions and contributions.Since the 19th century, Asian Americans and Pacific... MORE

IMAGE: Six Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division employees participated in the “Coming to America” panel during the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month observance. (From left to right) Maria Hutt-Clark, Huong Pham, Sheba Godbey, Dhruva Mishra, Sabrina Lau and Tzawe Wang.

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