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Women of Color Magazine Honors NSWC Dahlgren Engineer with Technology Award
August 28, 2020
IMAGE: FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (July 2, 2020) – Hattie Webb is awarded the 2020 Women of Color Technology All Star Award for her lasting impact across the Tomahawk Program, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the local community. At NSWCDD she serves as the senior systems engineer for the Tomahawk Missile Program in the Strike Weapons Systems Division and as a group leader who mentors young scientists and engineers. “I look forward to coming to work every day to mentor and guide others,” said Webb, “We work as a team to provide quality products to the fleet.”
NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineers Invent ‘Game-Changing’ Counterweight to Stabilize SATCOM Antennas
August 10, 2020
NSWC Dahlgren Division Celebrates Honor Awardees’ Innovations and Scientific Breakthroughs via Virtual Ceremony
August 7, 2020
Train the Trainer: NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Virtual STEM Initiative Event for Area Educators
August 5, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Fifteen K-12 educators across Maryland and Virginia have received hands-on learning in a virtual conference designed to encourage science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, in a conference held July 20-24. While the conference was held virtually, participants were given hands-on learning experience. “Our world-class, diverse naval STEM workforce is the ultimate force behind the naval fleet,” said Mike Young, director of Academic Engagement for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineers Awarded Patent Inspired By Ducks
August 4, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineers Steven Price, left, and Andrew Wagner were recognized by NSWCDD leadership with the Patent Award in the command’s virtual honor awards ceremony, July 27. Price and Wagner are the recipients of a patent awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the capillary heat exchanger. Potential applications include the venting of air on naval vessels. It could be used to exchange stale air from inside a ship with outside air without losing the cooling in warmer climates, or the heat in cooler climates. The invention – a honeycomb-like device – can also be used as a heat exchanger to cool engines or other equipment that faces extreme temperatures. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
Embracing the Dream: NSWC Dahlgren Division Employee Wins Award for Impacting Business and Laser Programs
July 31, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division employee Bret Coons won the Paul J. Martini Award for his “vast knowledge, corporate approach, and superb customer service.” As a teenager, Coons spent time at Dahlgren as a Sea Cadet. “I got to travel all over the country to shadow active duty folks, get on the job training, and learn about different career fields in the Navy. It definitely facilitated me joining the Navy later.” Coons is one of 90 individuals and 39 teams honored with various awards and featured in a special NSWCDD Honorary Awards video program released to the workforce on July 27. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWC Dahlgren Division Honors Technician for Recruiting and Developing a Diverse Battle Management System Team
July 27, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) electronic technician Stephanie George won the Commander’s Diversity and Inclusivity Award in recognition of her efforts to recruit and develop a diverse and inclusive workforce in the command’s Weapon Control Hardware and Test Branch. “Of all the jobs I’ve done in the government, this recruiting task is probably the best fit for me,” said George. “I love helping people find work, so it’s been a rewarding adventure.” Stephanie George’s dedication to recruiting and developing a workforce diverse in background and experience in the Weapon Control Hardware and Test Branch has made a significant impact on the organization. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Attributes “Hackers-for-Good” to Award Honoring Leadership of NAVSEA Cyber Team
July 20, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Derek Howard, director of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Cyber Red Team, won the Bernard Smith Award for his leadership to ensure a safe and secure NAVSEA cyber domain. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Casey Plew, Technical Director John Fiore, and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman recognized Howard during the command’s Honorary Awards video program to be released in July 2020.
Dahlgren Bio-Detection and Identification Engineer Recognized for Mentoring Others
July 16, 2020
IMAGE: Dr. Rose Hayden (right) works with Hannah Swirzinski (left), an intern from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach in 2018. Swirzinski is one of the many interns Hayden has worked with during her time at NSWCDD. “My greatest satisfaction is to see young people that I have mentored succeed at work,” said Hayden. Hayden is the recipient of the NSWCDD Employee Development Award and is one of 90 individuals and 39 teams to be honored in a special video awards ceremony, to be released on the command’s YouTube page later this month.
Battle Management System Leader Wins NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Highest Award
July 15, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Ralph Stewart won the John Adolphus Dahlgren Award in recognition of his achievements as program director of the Battle Management System (BMS) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). During Stewart’s tenure, the BMS team rapidly prototyped and delivered game-changing weapon control systems that deploy around the world with Special Operations Forces in the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. “I am truly honored to receive this award and think it most reflects the accomplishments of our team,” said Stewart. “I am grateful for all those who played a part in this achievement and would like to thank our highly capable team at NSWC Dahlgren whose skill and can-do attitude have allowed us to rapidly field dominant Special Operations Forces capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)