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Tools, Structure and Leadership: How a Team of Navy Software Developers are Navigating the Pandemic
March 30, 2021
IMAGE: The federal workplace has a longstanding reputation for accommodating flexible telework as a competitive perk, but only a portion of eligible employees previously took part because of in-person office norms. That pattern reversed last spring with the onset of a global pandemic, and a rapid switch to a policy of “maximum telework” across the entire federal government.
NSWCPD Renews STEM Charter, Continues Focus on Future Workforce
March 23, 2021
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement students observe as their colleagues make their presentations during a Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)-led virtual event. The NREIP is a college internship program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that places students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories during the summer to conduct research (U.S. Navy photo by Brentan Debysingh/released).
NSWCPD Commences National Engineers Week with Virtual Kickoff Event
March 22, 2021
Dr. Tom Drake gives a presentation during NSWCPD’s National Engineers Week celebration. Drake, head of the Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department at Office of Naval Research (ONR), spoke about his background, inspiration, and current work focus during the hour-long virtual event.
NSWCPD Concludes National Engineers Week with Virtual STEM Event for Local Students
March 12, 2021
Dr. Michele Marcolongo gives a presentation during the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)’s National Engineering Week celebration. Marcolongo, the Dean of Engineering at Villanova University, spoke during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach virtual event, focusing on how she lead a group that created 32,000 face shields last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Navy photo by Brentan Debysingh / Released)
NSWC Dahlgren and NSWC Carderock Divisions Collaborate to Develop STORM Analysis Capability
March 3, 2021
IMAGE: Analysts and modelers from the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division work to bring force analysis capabilities in collaboration with the STORM team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division as well as other warfare centers and contractor partnerships. From left to right, Jared Luffman, Senior STORM command and control lead; Grace Thompson, STORM training lead; and Nupur Patel, STORM modeler; were part of the successful campaign to build mission analysis development to support the Future Surface Combatant Force studies.
NAVSEA Program Executive Officer Commends NSWCPD Engineer for Cost Effective Quick Fix
March 1, 2021
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) In-Service Engineer Dan Lin received a Bravo Zulu from Rear Adm. Casey Moton in Dec. of last year after finding a low-cost, short-term solution to a waterjet problem on many Navy ships. Lin’s quick fix saved the Navy hundreds of thousands of dollars in immediate costs, while a long-term solution is being analyzed. (U.S. Navy Photo by Dan Lin/Released)
GigaBiter Machine Brings Time and Cost Savings to NSWC Dahlgren Division
February 26, 2021
IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Industrial Hygienist Keith Hakanen measures sound levels as Information Security Specialist Jason Gray places a hard drive on the GigaBiter’s conveyer belt for its ultimate destruction.
NSWC Dahlgren Cyber Warfare Engineering Lab Designed to Be NAVSEA Cybersecurity Crown Jewel
February 25, 2021
IMAGE: Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)’s Cyber Warfare Engineering Lab (CWEL) prepares to open its doors to NAVSEA scientists and engineers. “This single location will allow synergy to rise to the top, so we can take advantage of other things that we may not have thought of before,” said CWEL Program Manager and Cyber Assurance Portfolio Business Manager Mike Strain (pictured). The lab is expected to be up and running in February or March 2021.
Two NSWC Dahlgren Division Subject Matter Experts Honored as Modern Day Technology Leaders
February 22, 2021
IMAGE: Sean Durrant, Laser Systems Group Lead Scientist, is being recognized as a Black Engineer of the Year Award Modern Day Technology Leader. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWC Dahlgren Division Develops Innovative New Employee Virtual Onboarding During a Pandemic
February 18, 2021
IMAGE: Sarah Lloyd is the branch head for the Human Systems and Automation Branch for the NSWCDD Integrated Combat Systems Department and discussed recent recruiting strategies and best hiring practices. Having managed the onboarding process for multiple new employees for the branch, she acknowledges the innovation and forward thinking needed to continue making strides in the virtual onboarding process. “By combining best virtual onboarding practices with proven processes, we optimize the effectiveness of integrating new employees into the workforce and the ability for them to contribute sooner. Our recruiting and hiring efforts are reaching more versatile, knowledgeable candidates and promoting efficient assimilation.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)