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Win $250,000 in Adaptable Interface - Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren
July 17, 2023 — Do you think your business, company, corporation or academic institution can develop a more streamlined interface to enhance integration of radar systems on Navy ships? If so, it may be the perfect candidate for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Adaptable Interface - Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren and the chance to win... MORE

NSWCDD personnel assist with successful Northern Edge 2023 exercise
July 5, 2023 — “Nothing goes as planned, even when you go in with a plan. Everything changes whether that’s on our end or above us,” said Mission Analysis Branch head Kendra Miller of the Warfare Analysis and Digital Modeling Department. “That is always a challenge.”Miller had the opportunity to travel to Alaska for Northern Edge 2023 along with a team of... MORE

NSWCDD kicks off its Summer STEM Academy for regional middle school students
June 30, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is committed to providing fun and engaging opportunities for students across the region to gain unique experiences in STEM fields, even during summer vacation.Over the course of two days, NSWCDD scientists and engineers participated in the 2023 Summer STEM Academy at King George Middle School,... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski interacts with students during the 2023 STEM Summer Academy at King George Middle School, June 22.

NSWCDD hosts Norfolk State University
June 30, 2023 — After a three-hour early morning bus ride, college students arrived to the Innovation Lab at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for what would become an eye-opening experience.Norfolk State University (NSU) students traveled to NSWCDD along with Dr. Leroy Salary, a school outreach leader and physics faculty member, for a day of... MORE

IMAGE: Students from Norfolk State University and Dr. Leroy Salary, a school outreach leader and physics faculty member, had the opportunity to tour several different facilities during their visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division June 20.

NSWCDD commemorates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 29, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division commemorated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month June 27 with the goal of promoting “equality without exception” in the military and civilian workforce.Patrick Burns, deputy director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, served as the guest speaker along with NSWCDD... MORE

Inclusivity, community and warfighter mentality – NSWC Dahlgren Division scientist makes a difference
June 27, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Corey Gates is committed to supporting the Navy’s mission. Gates has a keen eye for system engineering and software development. He’s also committed to transforming and building unity within his community.Gates’ passion for computers started at a young age. He enjoyed playing videos... MORE

IMAGE: Corey Gates, a scientist within the Modeling and Simulation Tools Department Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is dedicated to supporting the Navy’s mission and determined to make a difference in his LGBTQ+ community.

Celebrating Freedom – NSWC Dahlgren hosts commemoration of Juneteenth
June 16, 2023 — As John Lewis, an American politician and civil rights activist, once said, “You must never, ever give in. You must never, ever give out. We must keep the faith because we are one people. We are brothers and sisters. We all live in the same house: The American house.” On June 14, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) commemorated... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski, Eunice Haigler, Pastor Hashmel Turner Jr., Charita Mariner and NSWCDD Human Systems Engineer, Dr. Sherry Springs after the Juneteenth Freedom Day Observance, June 14.

NSWCDD welcomes largest class of new employees to date
June 5, 2023 — “When you start a new position, especially if you are new to the workplace or new to a big corporation, it can be very overwhelming,” said New Employee Orientation (NEO) program manager Sarah Decker. “It can feel intimidating and you may not know what you’re doing or what to expect.”Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recently... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division held its largest New Employee Orientation to date. The class had 85 new hires, a majority of them summer interns.

Resilience and the warfighter – NSWC Dahlgren Division hosts the Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group
June 2, 2023 — How does the Department of Defense adapt to challenging experiences from the human perspective? From May 8 through May 12, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted the Department of Defense (DoD) Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to discuss human-centered research, design and test methodologies... MORE

IMAGE: Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group toured Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s High Energy Laser Weapon Systems Lethality Lab.

Virginia Tech students bring innovation to NSWC Dahlgren Division-sponsored senior capstone projects
June 1, 2023 — A 5x8-foot barge with 12-foot legs that reach into the river bottom stable enough for instrumentation measuring laser beams. A Directed Energy Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Target Test Device that proves stable during high power microwave (HPM) testing. A mast-mounted antenna shock test fixture that simulates large displacement test... MORE

IMAGE: Virginia Tech student Kevin Matos talks with Dale Sisson, Jr., SES, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director, at the Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Expo in April.