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NSWC Philadelphia Chief Technology Officer Gives Historical Lecture as Part of National Engineers Week
March 17, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s (NSWCPD) Chief Technology Officer Dr. Eugene Golda gives a presentation on NSWCPD’s history during National Engineers Week on Feb. 22, 2023. National Engineers Week celebrates the positive contributions produced from a diverse group of engineers. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)
NSWC Philadelphia Honors Employees at Fiscal Year 2023 Quarterly Awards Ceremony
March 14, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Activity Security Manager Dorothy Morton is presented with a career service award for 50 years of government service by Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs during the NSWCPD Fiscal Year 2023 Quarterly Awards Ceremony on Feb. 27, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)
NSWCPD Hosts STEM Outreach Program for Local High School Students during Engineers Week
March 13, 2023
Students from Harriton High School, from Ardmore, Pa. had a chance to participate with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) demonstrations where they learned about vapor pressure during National Engineers Week at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division on Feb. 24, 2023. (U.S. Navy Photo by Gary Ell/Released)
Capt. Joseph Darcy Relieves Capt. Dana Simon as NSWC Philadelphia Commanding Officer
March 10, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division hosts a Change of Command Ceremony where Capt. Joseph Darcy (left) relieves Capt. Dana F. Simon (right) as Commanding Officer of NSWCPD on March 10, 2023. Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Rear Adm. Kevin P. Byrne (center) serves as presiding officer, providing guest remarks. Change of Command Ceremonies are part of the U.S. Navy’s rich heritage and traditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Gary Ell/Released)
NSWCPD’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program Fall Engagement Program Participants Provide Virtual Presentations
February 21, 2023
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement Program (NFE) student, Angel Martinez - a Senior at New York University majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, participated on the Diagnostics for Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG)/Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Team. He designed a model of a diesel engine, specifically focused on the piston and crankshaft subsystem, learning about how total engine work output varies with changing input parameters. Students presented their NREIP final projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) in early December 2022. (Courtesy of Angel Martinez)
NSWCPD Employee Receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
February 17, 2023
The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller (left) and Naval Sea Systems Flight (FLT) III Upgrade Manager PMS 400D Michael Dugan (right) present the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Toni Checchio, a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division electrical engineer, for her performance throughout her 39-year career on Jan. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. Checchio began working at NSWCPD in 1983 as a co-op, and she is set to retire on Feb. 28, 2023.
NSWC Philadelphia Division Chemist Recognized with Dolores M. Etter Award
February 14, 2023
NSWCPD Chemist Patricia L. Haggerty was presented the 2022 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Award for her contributions to the team spearheaded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Office of Technology. (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi)
NSWC Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering Program Holds Virtual Information Session for Fiscal Year 2024 Proposal Period
February 9, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering (NISE) Program held a virtual information session to kick off NISE’s Fiscal Year 2024 proposal period on Jan. 12, 2023. (U.S. Navy screenshot by Joseph Fontanazza/Released)
NSWCPD Trains Future U.S. Navy Officers on Land Based Engineering Site
January 24, 2023
Daniel Weissgerber (far right), an electrical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) discusses the Integrated Bridge Navigation System with U.S. Naval Academy students assigned to the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (EN) 350 Marine Engineering Systems Class; (from left) Midshipman 2nd class Brandon McGuaghan, Midshipman 2nd class Ishmael Ian, and Midshipman 2nd class Liam Nawara. The Naval Academy students visited NSWCPD on Oct. 26, 2022 to gain on-site experience with different naval technologies.
NSWCPD Hosts Steering & Propulsion Control System Physical Throttle Training Summit
January 9, 2023
U.S. Navy Sailors attached to USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and USS Mahan (DDG 72) attend the Steering & Propulsion Control System (SPCS) Physical Throttle Training Summit at the DDG 51 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division on Nov. 9, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Phil Scaringi/Released)