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Innovation and Collaboration Power ASNE 2025 Intelligent Ships Symposium
December 4, 2025
Hosted by the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) in Philadelphia from Aug. 26-28, 2025, the Intelligent Ships Symposium (ISS) drew over 150 participants from across the U.S. and abroad—including presence from as far as South Korea—alongside more than 25 exhibitors showcasing advances in shipboard automation, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, power and propulsion, cybersecurity, and condition-based maintenance. More than 20 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) engineers, scientists, and technical managers served as moderators, panelists, or presenters—anchoring nearly every track and expert panel. (U.S. Navy photo by Spc. Najee Tate-Milton)
NSWCPD Employees Recognized for Expanding Navy’s Blue-Collar Talent Base
December 1, 2025
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Industrial Trades Recruitment Expansion Team recently received the 2024 Department of the Navy Human Resources Community Award for Excellence in the Team Impact category for its exceptional work. From left to right: Stephanie Thomas, Alicia D’Orazio, Victoria Gonzalez. Award recipients not pictured: Mary Ditroia (U.S. Navy photo by Spc. Najee Tate-Milton)
NSWCPD Engineer Dr. Kaitlyn Sitch Honored with SMART SEED Innovation Award
November 24, 2025
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) engineer Dr. Kaitlyn Sitch recently was awarded the Department of Defense’s Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) SEED Innovation Award. She received the honor for her research proposal, “Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Algorithms for Power System Prognostics for Power System Optimization.” (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Butterbaugh, CTR)
First Graduates of Industrial Trades Development Program Deliver Local Talent
November 21, 2025
During a NSWCPD ceremony held September 9th, the first cohort of ten graduates from the Industrial Trades Development Program (ITDP) crossed a symbolic line, receiving their certificates and command coins, marking the end of 18 months of intensive hands-on training and classroom instruction. (Photo by Specialist 4 Nate Tate)
Team Philly Showcase Sparks Energy and Connection Across NSWCPD
November 20, 2025
Patrick Violante provides a demonstration in the Advanced Data Acquisition Prototyping Technology Virtual Environments (ADAPT.VE) lab during Team Philly Showcase on Sept. 17, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Butterbaugh, CTR)
NSWCPD Honors Employees at Quarterly Awards Ceremony
November 17, 2025
NSWCPD Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, SES, presents Thomas M. Miller with the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal in recognition of his exceptional professional achievement as the Machinery Silencing RDT&E Lead for the Columbia Class Submarine Program. Throughout his 40-year career, Miller’s visionary leadership and technical expertise were instrumental in advancing submarine stealth through innovative quieting technologies and methodologies—critical to maintaining the U.S. Navy’s strategic advantage in undersea warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Butterbaugh, CTR)
NSWCPD’s Mark Grant Honored with Prestigious Admiral Stan Arthur Award for Logistics and Sustainment Excellence
September 9, 2025
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) proudly announces that Sustainment Readiness Team Lead Mark Grant has been named the 2024 Junior Civilian Logistics and Sustainment Professional of the Year as part of the Admiral Stan Arthur Awards for Logistics and Sustainment Excellence.
NSWCPD Honors Employees at Third Quarter Awards Ceremony
June 11, 2025
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) honored employees during its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Third Quarter Awards Ceremony on June 3, 2025. NSWCPD’s Digital Transformation Team was awarded with a 2024 Warfare Centers Award in Innovation. Accepting the award (from left to right) were Angela Pena and Diane Fricker with NSWCPD Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Darcy on far left and NSWCPD Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, SES on far right. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Butterbaugh/Released)
NAVSEA Recognizes Excellence of NSWC Philadelphia
June 3, 2025
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) technical personnel received Environmental Excellence and Program Management Awards during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Excellence Awards Ceremony, held at NAVSEA Headquarters on the Washington Navy Yard in D.C. on April 30, 2025.
First Group of DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class Guided-Missile Destroyer Sailors Receive Ship Control Systems Training at NSWC Philadelphia Division
May 16, 2025
Sailors attached to USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) were the first group from the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to receive Ship Control System Training at the DDG 51 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi/Released)