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Students to code their robots at third annual High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
February 29, 2024 — High school students from public and private schools from Stafford to the Northern Neck area will flood the halls of the University of Mary Washington’s (UMW) Dahlgren Campus with robots.More than 100 students will compete, in the third annual High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren Friday, March 1- Saturday, March 2, for a cash prize, trophy,... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division joins partners in hosting inaugural Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren: Middle School Robotics event
February 12, 2024 — When Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) world-class scientists and engineers aren’t focused on developing the latest technology for the nation’s warfighters, they turn their attention to sharing their knowledge and expertise with the younger generations in their communities. NSWCDD leadership created a series of innovation... MORE

IMAGE: Over 120 students from 10 schools competed in the inaugural Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren: Middle School Robotics at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus, Feb. 10

Potomac Tech Bridge looks to deliver technology from industry to the frontlines
December 12, 2023 — A solution is not always easily accessible when a member of the U.S. Armed Forces is engaged in battle and indicates an immediate need.NavalX – a division within the Office of Naval Research – recognized this pressing concern and established 16 tech bridges across the U.S. with two others in the United Kingdom and Japan that are designed to connect... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., P.E., SES, addresses attendees during the Potomac Tech Bridge kickoff event Dec. 12 at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus.

Dahlgren Proving Ground Advanced Capability Demonstration Event Dazzles NSWCDD Guests
November 20, 2023 — Moments before live-fire testing during the Dahlgren Proving Ground (DPG) 2023 Advanced Capability Demonstration Event at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 31, Expeditionary Systems Integration Division Lead Engineer Michael Darnell asked more than 100 distinguished guests a question.“Are you ready for a show?” Darnell... MORE

IMAGE: A large group of distinguished guests who attended the Dahlgren Proving Ground Advanced Capability Demonstration Event Oct. 31 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division stand for a photo at the Potomac River Test Range.

Dr. Gladys West Honored with Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
November 17, 2023 — The National Museum of the Surface Navy has awarded Dr. Gladys West with the first Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award, recognizing her for the spirit to propel society beyond its limits, pioneering research and developing technologies that impact the knowledge and capabilities of people around the world.West, a King George... MORE

Brooke Bowler: Honored with the NAVSEA Human Resources Community MVP Award
October 29, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Brooke Bowler is a true visionary in the field of human resources. She recently achieved a professional milestone in her career. In celebration of her unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions, she has been awarded the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Human Resources Community... MORE

IMAGE: Brooke Bowler, the recruiting lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is recognized for receiving the Naval Sea Systems Command Human Resources Community MVP Award.

NSWCDD hosts second annual Dahlgren Downtown event
October 26, 2023 — When Tiernan Blunkosky awoke the morning of Oct. 20, the 11-year-old homeschooler had little desire to leave the comforts of his house.However, his father had other ideas.Bob Blunkosky, a software developer with the Integrated Combat Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), encouraged his son to join him at the... MORE

IMAGE: Rappahannock High School senior Andrew Maldonado dances while wearing an explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit at the Dahlgren Downtown Forging Community Partnerships event hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Oct. 20 at The Silk Mill in Fredericksburg.

NSWCDD hosts successful first NEEC Student Day
October 19, 2023 — A bright and chilly morning in Virginia made for the perfect setting as 43 students and 13 university faculty gathered from across the country at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Student Day.The NEEC program invites innovation and collaboration between the warfare centers... MORE

IMAGE: Strategic and Computing Systems Deputy Department head Camille Ward gives a technical overview of the department to university students attending Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s inaugural Naval Engineering Education Consortium Student Day Oct. 13.

New Employee Development Assignment Innovation Challenge builds on the success of previous NSWCDD events
October 12, 2023 — As the Innovation Challenge lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Tamara Stuart has witnessed firsthand the substantial impact of hackathons and other challenge events that NSWCDD has recently hosted.The success of those events was the impetus behind the inaugural New Employee Development Assignment (NEDA) Innovation... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division scientists and engineers at the beginning of their careers worked together in groups to develop presentations at the New Employee Development Assignment Innovation Challenge at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus Oct. 2-6.

Surfacing Innovation: NSWC Dahlgren Division hosts annual industry partner collaboration event
October 11, 2023 — On Oct. 4, the Fredericksburg Convention Center filled with more than 200 attendees as Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted and set the stage for a collaborative convergence for the Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Collaboration Event.With more than 970 members... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski engages with attendees, discussing ways to enhance the future of the Navy warfighter during the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium Other Transaction Authority Collaboration Event, Oct. 4

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