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NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Awarded for Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
June 29, 2020
IMAGE: KING GEORGE, Va. (July 30, 2019) – Navy engineer Page Wessel, left, briefs a local school teacher on the use of coding blocks to write a program for the Mindstorm EV3 robot at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) STEM Workshop for Educators at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren campus. Wessel was among the NSWCDD scientists and engineers who joined university professors at the workshop to share best practices and ideas for project based learning in STEM with elementary, middle, and high school educators. The forum featured briefings and demonstrations while the educators participated in hands-on activities that they could pass on to other teachers and students at their respective schools. The activities included, “Straw Rockets and Mini-Railgun”, “Ozobots and Littlebits Engineering”, and “EV3 LEGO Robotics”.

NSWC Dahlgren Division celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month at First Virtual EEO Observance
June 15, 2020
IMAGE: Dr. Jason Wong was the guest speaker at the 2020 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division virtual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

NSWC Crane African American Special Emphasis Program Lead Shares Passion for Service
February 23, 2020

NSWC Crane Special Emphasis Program Lead Shares Passion for Service
February 20, 2020

NSWC Crane Celebrates Black History Month
February 18, 2020

Director of US Coast Guard’s Civil Rights Directorate Speaks at NSWCPD’s Dr. King Birthday Observance Event
January 27, 2020
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Commanding Officer Capt. Dana Simon (right) and Technical Director Tom Perotti (left) presented Dr. Terri A. Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, U.S. Coast Guard, with a certificate of appreciation following her remarks at NSWCPD’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance on Jan. 22. Dickerson shared her story from being a member of the first class to integrate the New Orleans Catholic school system to a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). (U.S. Navy Photo by Kirsten. St. Peter/Released)

NSWC Dahlgren Honors American Indian Heritage, Culture, and Traditions
November 26, 2019
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Nov. 21, 2019) - Capt. Casey Plew, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) commanding officer, presents the Dahlgren history book, "The Sound of Freedom," to Twila Bradley and Minnie Lightner, guest speakers at the NSWCDD sponsored National American Indian Heritage Month Observance at the base theater. Bradley and Lightner – members of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia – spoke about the culture, history, and contributions of the Patawomeck Tribe in terms of the heritage month’s 2019 theme: “Honoring Our Nations: Building Strength Through Understanding”.  (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Diversity and Inclusion Consortium Honors Dam Neck Sailor with Award
November 4, 2019
IMAGE: NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 29) – Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium (HRDIC) leaders present U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician 1st Class Tyrell Hardison with the Pride Service Award certificate and trophy at a luncheon ceremony. Hardison was one of six awardees recognized at the event for exemplifying diversity and inclusion while serving in the armed forces. "The Pride Service Award, which we presented to these community leaders, is the first of its kind in our 10 year history," said Mr. Billy McIntyre, HRDIC chairman of the board. "Today's award recipients have distinguished themselves as leaders and role models in the community and have promoted inclusion in an outstanding manner." Left to right: Aleea Slappy Wilson, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer for the city of Norfolk; Hardison; and McIntyre.

NSWC Panama City Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Rosa Eby
September 26, 2019
Rosa Eby, In-Service Engineer Agent lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, tests the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) algorithms. ALMDS detects, classifies, and localizes near-surface, moored sea mines, utilizing Streak Tube Imaging Light Detection and Ranging.

Panama City engineer wins Latin American Public Service Award
June 9, 2019
Ivan Lugo, head of the Air Cushion Vehicle Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, was recently selected to receive the League of United Latin American Citizens 2019 Excellence in Service Uniformed Services Public Service Award.