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NSWCDD holds Women’s History Month Observance
March 27, 2023 — Paige Lynch’s health was in disarray nine months after giving birth to her son.The former... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Helps to Paint Future Naval Needs
March 27, 2023 — What does the future look like for the Navy? For Elizabeth “Liz” Stewart, it’s her job to assist in... MORE

Pivoting to Provide: NSWC Dahlgren Division Awards Randall Miller the Department of Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal
March 24, 2023 — It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren... MORE

Students Jump “Robot First” at 2023 NSWCDD SeaPerch Regional Competition
March 23, 2023 — The temperature outside may have seemed frigid, but more than 100 students from 50 teams were... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Celebrates Workforce Technological Achievements and Contributions at Annual Honorary Awards Ceremony
March 14, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Command and senior leadership came together... MORE

STEM Education at the Heart of NSWCDD Employee’s Volunteerism
March 10, 2023 — Walking into a high school classroom full of young, eager minds would intimidate some, but for Erica... MORE

Community Service Means More than Just Volunteer Work for NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer
March 10, 2023 — For Scott Larimer, community service is a family tradition. He likes to say it is ingrained into his... MORE

NSWCDD IT Specialist Finds Passion in Community Service
March 8, 2023 — “I just get personal satisfaction out of helping folks. That’s all.” Those are words from Shelley... MORE

“If There’s a Will, There’s a Way”— NSWC Dahlgren Division Branch Head Finds Ardor in Giving Back
March 7, 2023 — “Stop waiting for things to happen, go out and make them happen.” As a firm believer in making a... MORE

Longtime NSWCDD Engineer ‘Always Been a Helper’
March 7, 2023 — Gregory Sokolowski often questioned the purpose of life as a young adult.He posed the inquiry to an... MORE

NSWCDD Division Head Inspired By Mother to Serve Children
March 1, 2023 — When Jennifer Boyd’s mother served as secretary of Potomac Elementary School in King George County,... MORE

Computer Scientist Enjoying Second Stint at NSWCDD
February 28, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) computer scientist Marjorie Parish Taylor... MORE

NSWCDD Hosts Black History Month Observance to Highlight Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on the Scientific Communities
February 28, 2023 — In honor of Black History Month, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted an... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employee Charts Career Path with an Engineer’s Heart and Mind
February 27, 2023 — I can. I will. I must. Watch me! These powerful words are what drive Desiree’ Whitener to keep... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Work Inspires Sensor Engineer to Travel the World
February 23, 2023 — As a kid, Jshuntume (JUN-too-may) McCollough traveled up and down the east coast, stopping at... MORE

NSWCDD’s Weisman Went from Outward to Upward Bound
February 21, 2023 — Before Michael Weisman became a whiz at augmented reality and virtual reality in the Weapons Control... MORE

NSWCDD New Employee Shines Under Pressure
February 15, 2023 — From the time Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employee Joshua Carter was a... MORE

“Many Hands Make Light Work” – Passion and Career Collide
February 9, 2023 — They say if you love what you do then success is bound to follow. This is a true mantra for Naval... MORE

Creating an Impact: NSWC Dahlgren Division Cybersecurity Engineer Helps Families in Need
February 7, 2023 — Martina Taylor, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) cybersecurity engineer is... MORE

How to Become a Department Head: NSWCDD Hosts Department Head Flash Mentoring Event
January 30, 2023 — It is a well-known fact that the success of any organization relates to the strength of its... MORE

NSWCDD Technical Director Stresses Life Balance in First Session of Leadership Series
January 25, 2023 — “So You Want To Be An SES?” That was the title of the first session of the 2023 Senior Executive... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Training Session for Teachers in Preparation for Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
January 24, 2023 — Last year, Jim Jones and another volunteer dad cofounded a STEM club at Fredericksburg Christian... MORE

From Sea to Shining Sea: NSWC Dahlgren Division Combat Systems Installation and Integration Team Delivers Tactical Upgrades to Naval Ships
January 20, 2023 — Hardware and software – in an increasingly technological world, nearly everything relies on both –... MORE

National Science Foundation Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division Ahead of Future Partnership
January 19, 2023 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted a visit for members of the... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division is Hiring! Recruiters Ready to Meet Candidates at Career Fair
January 17, 2023 — Aspiring scientists, engineers and business professionals will enter a world of career possibilities... MORE

Milestones to Medals: NSWC Dahlgren Division Computer Scientist Earns the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal
December 23, 2022 — Dennis Warne, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) computer scientist and... MORE

NSWCDD Personnel Assist with Walker-Grant Middle School STEM Activity
December 22, 2022 — While trees may be decorated with holiday lights and last-minute shoppers rush to the stores for... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division STEM Leaders Wow and Inspire Local Fifth Graders
December 20, 2022 — The dark hall echoed with oohs and aahs as Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)... MORE

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Hosts Suicide Prevention Event
December 15, 2022 — The core of the issue is that it’s not the people who attempt suicide want to harm themselves, as... MORE

Win Up to $100,000 in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren
December 15, 2022 — What would you or your Institution of Higher Education (IHE) do with up to $100,000? Naval Surface... MORE

NSWCDD Employees Listen to Rear Adm. Seiko Okano on Leadership in an Ever-Changing World
December 7, 2022 — More than 163 employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) joined and... MORE

Virtual Reality Takes Foothold in Battle Management System
November 23, 2022 — In the 1990s, the gaming world predicted that virtual reality would be widespread by 1994. Although... MORE

Long-Standing NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Recognized with Department of the Navy Awards
November 22, 2022 — In recent years, recruiting and hiring has been a concerted effort at Naval Surface Warfare Center... MORE

Dedication to the Warfighter: NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Awarded the Civilian Service Achievement Medal
November 15, 2022 — Colin Powell once said, “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Lead Scientist’s Passion for All Things Science Leads to Testing and Materials Award
November 15, 2022 — Some people are born knowing exactly what they want to do in life. From the time that... MORE

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Hosts NAVSEA Warfare Centers Veterans Day Observance
November 14, 2022 — “Honor is an active choice in the desire to create greater success on a new plane. The journey to... MORE

Exposure and Experience – NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Participate in AI/ML Hackathon
November 10, 2022 — Hacking is not normally a skill you would highlight on a resume. According to a popular security... MORE

Time to Celebrate! NSWC Dahlgren Division Recognizes Academic and Professional Accomplishments of Employees
November 4, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) held their 2022 Academic Recognition... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month Commemoration
November 3, 2022 — A 2005 automobile accident led to permanent nerve damage for James Skipper.An autism diagnosis in... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Panel Hosts Challenge Talk, Provides Tips for White Paper Due Nov. 15
November 2, 2022 — You sunk my battleship! That may be the cry of the teams that will compete in the Naval Surface... MORE

Collaboration is Key for NSWC Dahlgren Division Industry Day
November 1, 2022 — The Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) Industry Day was held Oct. 19 to... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Volunteer at Lewis and Clark Elementary School STEM Fair
October 31, 2022 — As Caroline County Public Schools Instructional Specialist Rebecca Schieber gathered volunteers... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Gifts STEM Materials to University of Mary Washington
October 27, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is intent on supporting the STEM education... MORE

NSWCDD Employees Judge Bowling Green Elementary School STEM Fair
October 25, 2022 — A robot designed to clean up trash on the beach. A gravity defying magnet. A soil moisture sensor... MORE

Get Your Questions Answered! NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Challenge Talk Friday, Oct. 28
October 24, 2022 — The stakes are high. Don’t miss the opportunity to win $50,000 for your college or university! You... MORE

Come One, Come All to Dahlgren Downtown!
October 24, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) invited the public to venture into Downtown... MORE

Forging Community Partnerships: NSWCDD Hosts First Dahlgren Downtown Event
October 20, 2022 — Forging community partnerships was the theme for the first “Dahlgren Downtown” event held by the... MORE

NSWCDD Hosts Inaugural Downtown Dahlgren Event
October 19, 2022 — Though this time only proverbial, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) brought... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Isel Caro: From a Small Town in Texas to the Naval Academy and Beyond
October 15, 2022 — Capt. Isel Caro’s life began in a single-wide trailer in the “Land of Heart’s Delight,” otherwise... MORE

NSWCDD Hosts Faculty from George Mason University
October 11, 2022 — On Sept. 30, Frank Dixon, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Strategic and... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Recognizes Warfare Mission Analyst for Outstanding Performance
October 11, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Willie Crank has been selected as a 2022... MORE

Community Invited to Dahlgren Downtown 2022
October 11, 2022 — Have you ever wanted to see a Potomac River test range boat up close? How about rolling up your... MORE

NSWCDD Physicist’s Love of Food and Photography Promotes Understanding and Acceptance
October 7, 2022 — “When you understand the other’s background, you understand where they’re coming from and then the... MORE

Are You Into Algorithms? You Could Win $50,000!
October 6, 2022 — Don’t miss the chance to win $50,000 for your college or university! The Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Command Review and Investigations Office Named Winner of the Fiscal 2021 NAVSEA Inspector General’s Spotlight Award
October 6, 2022 — Like a well-oiled cog part of a larger machine, the Command Review and Investigations Office (CR&I)... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Chief Engineer’s Impactful Leadership Leads to Selection for the Navy’s Civilian Service Commendation Medal
October 5, 2022 — What defines a leader? According to Merriam-Webster, a leader is defined as a person who leads,... MORE

NSWCDD Systems Administrator Inspires Team by Leading by Example
October 3, 2022 — Since the 1960s, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) systems have protected the United... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division and the University of Mary Washington Host STEM Event for Drew Middle School Students
September 30, 2022 — The University of Mary Washington (UMW) held a STEM event in the newly-renovated Seacobeck Hall at... MORE

An Astronomical Passion Sparks NSWC Dahlgren Division Scientist to Shoot for the Stars
September 28, 2022 — As a native from Salinas, Puerto Rico, a small rural town on the southern coast, Scientist Nohely... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts New Employee MAST Hackathon
September 27, 2022 — Imagine all that stands between you and surviving the next few minutes in a vessel in the middle of... MORE

Alexander Rivera-Jimenez has learned to "be quick" in time at NSWC Dahlgren Division
September 26, 2022 — When Alexander Rivera-Jimenez was a student at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez (UPRM),... MORE

NSWCDD’s Pacifique Munezero Honored as a Safety Rising Star
September 23, 2022 — The National Safety Council has selected Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD)... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Branch Head Uses Heritage in Everyday Leadership Style and Management
September 20, 2022 — Mission Assurance and System Assessment Branch head Loraida “Lory” Santiago-Mendez at Naval Surface... MORE

From Puerto Rico to Virginia: NSWC Dahlgren Division Employee Goes the Distance for Software Innovation
September 16, 2022 — For Wildaly Honaker-Medina, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, taking that leap of faith meant... MORE

NSWCDD Scientist Honored as a Top Young Professional
September 12, 2022 — A diverse background of experiences has propelled Andrew “AJ” Rasure into becoming a top young... MORE

NSWCDD Early Career Organization Hosts Second Mentoring and Networking Event
September 12, 2022 — On Sept. 8, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted their second Early Career... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Celebrates Women’s Equality Day
September 6, 2022 — Women’s Equality Day is celebrated each Aug. 26 in the U.S.For more than 50 years, the day has... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Fourth Annual Modeling and Simulation Summit
August 31, 2022 — Cutting-edge technologies. Leading technical experts. Instantaneous question and answer sessions and... MORE

Thomas Shifflett Got Off the Mat and Is Now Thriving in Career at NSWC Dahlgren Division
August 30, 2022 — After Thomas Shifflett graduated from high school in Central Virginia, he embarked on a wrestling... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Principal Engineer Receives Navy’s Strategic Systems Program Director’s Award for Fleet Ballistic Missile Program Achievements
August 29, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist and engineer Robert “Chris”... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Information Technology Expert Recognized with Naval Civilian Service Commendation Medal
August 26, 2022 — They say that if you do something you are passionate about, you will never work a day in your life... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Internship Fit Midshipman to a “T”
August 25, 2022 — A three-week internship at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) gave Midshipman... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division to Host Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Development Challenge
August 19, 2022 — Calling all creative game-savvy software innovators at colleges and universities across the nation!... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Aegis Team Named as a Winner of the 2022 3rd Quarter PEO IWS Excellence Awards
August 18, 2022 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS)... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Partners with the University of the District of Columbia to Strengthen the STEM Pipeline
August 17, 2022 — Our nation’s defense relies on a deep talent pool of scientists and engineers to develop the... MORE

Parents and Children Enjoy Bring Your Child to Work Day at Dahlgren
August 9, 2022 — On a hot and humid day at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, employees brought their children to work... MORE

NSWCDD Honors Rising HSI Employee with the G. Dennis White Award
August 9, 2022 — “At this rate, the Navy will have no problems left to solve.” These are the words of Dr. Emily... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Summer Interns Battle for Supremacy of the Seas During Hackathon
August 5, 2022 — It’s World War II and U.S. Navy convoys are sailing dangerous waters on a mission to deliver troops... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Efforts Enable Successful Valiant Shield 2022
August 2, 2022 — Approximately 17 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) personnel, as part of a... MORE

NSWCDD Employees Offer STEM Training to Local Teachers
July 29, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employees provided a firsthand learning... MORE

NSWCDD employees earn NAVSEA Warfare Centers Awards
July 26, 2022 — The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers Awards program recognized two individuals and... MORE

NSWCDD Recognizes Employee for Outstanding Attention to Detail and Dedication
July 25, 2022 — Details are often overlooked in day-to-day operations. But for Managerial Cost Accounting Lead... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Institutes Rehousing Initiative of Railgun Hardware and Battery Charging Container Equipment for Academic Research
July 20, 2022 — When technology is constantly evolving, eventually the equipment used to operate high-power systems... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Awarded the Department of the Army Armed Forces Civilian Medal for Pandemic Support
July 19, 2022 — Dr. Marietto D. Jeffries, acting principal for the Safety, Combat System Safety Branch at Naval... MORE

From Automotive to Naval Engineering: Shawn Schneider’s Path to NSWC Dahlgren Division
July 18, 2022 — The passion for automotive testing takes a shocking turn to naval engineering for Shawn Schneider, a... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Juneteenth Commemoration at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus
July 7, 2022 — When William Jones learned that Juneteenth National Independence Day was becoming a federal holiday... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Senior Engineer Experiences Best-Ever Assignment at the End of a 40-Plus Year Career
July 6, 2022 — Ronald “Ron” Hunt is ending his career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)... MORE

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity hosts change of command
July 1, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) employees, leaders,... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts First In-person Job Fair in Three Years
June 30, 2022 — After two years of virtual career fairs consisting of chatrooms and telecommunication platforms,... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Highlights Lead Scientist’s Optimism towards Diversity in Career
June 29, 2022 — A stroke of luck, a happy accident or destiny? For many scientists and engineers at Naval Surface... MORE

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity PRIDE event teaches inclusion and allyship
June 27, 2022 — “What’s said here stays here, what’s learned here leaves here,” said Mx. Jacob Kelley, instructor... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Announces Second-Quarter 2022 PEO IWS Awards
June 24, 2022 — The Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Excellence Awards recognized 25... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Uses 3D Scanning as a Reverse Engineering Capability
June 23, 2022 — “We are trying to reduce not only our time to start a design, but we want to have a good design the... MORE

NSWCDD Safety Engineer Receives Distinguished Community Service Award for Rescue Squad Volunteerism
June 21, 2022 — What inspires or motivates a person to want to help others in need? To place someone else’s life... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Personnel Honored For Innovation and Contributions at Annual Awards Ceremony
June 21, 2022 — One hundred twenty-seven individuals and 21 teams were honored with 22 different Navy and Dahlgren... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Lucas Durham Shares Passion for Computer Science through STEM Outreach
June 16, 2022 — Lucas Durham grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, far away from the warm sun and cool waves of... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Software Developer and Scientist is Recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award for STEM Advocacy
June 16, 2022 — Inspiration can come from many places. For Jacoby Smith, inspiration came in the form of a computer... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Receive Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
June 16, 2022 — Twenty-two scientists and engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)... MORE

From the Mat to the Workplace: NSWC Dahlgren Division Senior Systems Engineer Volunteers with Local Wrestling Program
June 15, 2022 — When you look back on your life, what decisions stand out to you? Is there someone specific that you... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Recognizes Kelly Morgan with Distinguished Community Service Award
June 15, 2022 — Kelly Morgan, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist, will receive the... MORE