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Laser Focus – NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer awarded George M. Wilkening Award
July 31, 2023 — “Never get complacent when it comes to safety because equipment doesn't have a conscience,” said Sheldon Zimmerman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) brilliant mind behind groundbreaking advancements in laser safety.Zimmerman, was presented with the prestigious 2023 Laser Institute of America’s George M. Wilkening Award for... MORE

IMAGES: Sheldon Zimmerman, chief engineer for the Lead Naval Technical Lab for Laser Safety at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division received the prestigious Laser Institute of America’s 2023 George M. Wilkening Award.

NSWC Panama City engineers help Republic of Korea develop air-cushion vehicle
June 16, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is helping cement relationships with U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Programs that also help our own Navy innovate.NSWC PD Expeditionary Systems Division, FMS, Air Cushion Vehicles Program is supporting the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy as they... MORE

The Landing Ship Fast II (LSF-II) craft 633 is shown after inflating the skirting. This December 2022 operation tested the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Navigation (C4N) system for operating the engine and running the lift fans used to inflate the bags in the skirting, and the propellers and air ducts used to maneuver the craft on the tarmac. This is the first time the C4N operated as a system and actively controlled functions aboard the vessel. (courtesy photo provided by Hanjin Shipbuilding and Construction with permission from the Republic of Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration)

Deep-learning architecture research is underway at UF in partnership with NSWC PCD
May 23, 2023 — “So what is a machine learning algorithm really doing?” That is the question a group of university students and faculty are tackling at the University of Florida (UF) under a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) grant sponsored by NSWC Panama City Division.The NEEC program includes university faculty and students working with NAVSEA... MORE

(center) Ben Colburn, a research assistant at the University of Florida, presents his research to Dr. Matthew Bays, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) senior scientist for robotics and optimization and the command's Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) director. The NEEC program has benefited the Naval Research and Development Enterprise and Navy Labs, like NSWC PCD, by creating a sustainable pipeline of scientists and engineers with difficult-to-hire skillsets. (courtesy photo)

Full STEM Ahead: NSWC Philadelphia Division Presents Professional Panel for Aspiring Engineers
March 4, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) celebrated National Engineers Week, February 20 – 26, with several events honoring the command’s engineers and their accomplishments, with a focus on the official theme of “Reimagining the Possible!”For its final celebration, the command held a Science, Technology, Engineering and... MORE

NSWCPD Commences National Engineers Week with Virtual Kickoff Event
March 22, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) celebrated National Engineers Week (NEW) (February 21-27) starting with a Virtual Kick-Off Event featuring Dr. Tom Drake, head of Ocean Battlespace and Expeditionary Access Department at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on Feb. 23, 2021.Drake leads the department responsible for Navy... MORE

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.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineers Recount Escapes as Refugees to a New Life in the United States
June 27, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – From tragedy to triumph, two Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) professionals have found success through strength, courage, and resiliency.Amara Elizabeth Halt and Dhruva Mishra could have given up early in life and allowed tragedy to impact their destiny. However, in the face of trial, tribulation, and possible... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN. Va. (June 24, 2019) - Dhruva Mishra and Amara Halt presented their stories during Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's World Refugee Day event, June 20.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Scientists and Engineers to be Honored at Pentagon Ceremony
June 11, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – What do high energy lasers, virtualization, hypervelocity projectiles and the Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite have in common with the Potomac River?Who is Dr. Delores Etter and how is she involved?How does the Navy’s submarine mast broadband antenna play into the equation? The questions – perfect for a Navy category in... MORE

Dr. Delores M. Etter Award Recognizes NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Top Scientists and Engineers
June 6, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Four Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) government employees received a top Department of the Navy science and engineering award, NSWCDD officials announced June 6. The Navy named the awardees – Dr. John Lundberg, Dennis Larsen, Myron ‘Lyn’ Thomas, and Dr. Christopher Lloyd – as recipients of the 2018 Assistant... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (May 30, 2019) – Myron ‘Lyn’ Thomas and Dr. Christopher Lloyd, left to right – recipients of the 2018 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development and Acquisition Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award – are pictured outside Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division headquarters. The Etter Award is presented annually in June to scientists and engineers who have clearly demonstrated a superior accomplishment that is technically outstanding and highly beneficial operationally to the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, and national defense. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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