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Wave of the Future: NSWC Dahlgren Interns Develop Their Craft in the Future Systems Software Development Branch
September 25, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – When you think of an intern, you may think of a college-aged student that deals with filing, printing, or other absent-minded tasks. But in the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) future systems software development branch, that couldn’t be further from the truth.The branch focuses 100% of their energy on... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 21, 2020) - Navy scientist Tiffany Lower is pictured with her fellow scientist, Spencer Charney, at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Lower mentors STEM-Student Employment Program (SSEP) interns at the command's Future Systems Software Development Branch. Charney interned with the branch while on breaks from college. Now he's a full-time NSWCDD scientist, thanks to what he calls a "seamless transition" after graduation. "I had no idea that I could have worked here before I graduated," said Lower. "SSEP is such a good opportunity. Interns are gaining immeasurable real world experience." (U.S. Navy photo/Released).

Daughter of NSWCPD Employee Partakes In Flight 93 Memorial Ceremony
September 25, 2020 — On the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s (NSWCPD) Kim Yee and his family was invited by the Shanksville National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent to attend a Remembrance Ceremony on hallowed ground. They went to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., to... MORE

Marissa Yee and her father Kim Yee, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) COR Supervisor, at the Flight 93 National Memorial Remembrance Ceremony in Shanksville, Pa., on September, 11, 2020. Marissa played the bagpipes during the ceremony and led the families on a procession to the crash site. (Photo courtesy Kim Yee, U.S. Navy/Released)

NSWC Dahlgren Software Team Recognized with Award for Impact on Laser Systems
September 24, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders honored a team of computer scientists and engineers in a virtual awards ceremony for developing software to safely enable the operation of multiple lasers.NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Casey Plew and NSWCDD Technical Director John Fiore recognized the command’s... MORE

Six members of the Government Furnished Equipment Agnostic Software Team pose for a photo. The 20 member team received the Award of Merit for Group Achievement for their work to deliver quality software products for use in laser weapon systems. Team members include Teresa Berra, James Bohannon, Taylor Evelyn, David Fedorchak, Jr., Donald Fogler, Mark Glass, Kaela Gosdzinski, John Jahn, Thomas Lackert, Jr., James Latourell, Van Le, Jean Levy, Chris Meyer, Melissa Olson-Phipps, David Pritchett, Barry Ross, Eric Schroeder, Zachary Sherrod, Yong Shin, and Elliott Sperlazza. Pictured: FRONT ROW (left to right): Kaela Gosdzinski, Melissa Olson-Phipps BACK ROW (left to right): Eric Schroeder, Mark Glass, Jim Latourell, David Fedorchak Jr.

NSWC Crane leads first virtual rapid-prototyping event to provide solutions to warfighters
September 23, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) led its first virtual Warfighter Driven Challenge (WDC) event to provide rapid prototype solutions for sailors and marines on August 10-14. This WDC was part of a larger Naval Research and Development Enterprise (NR&DE) Novel Modernization effort focusing on finding innovative... MORE

NSWC Crane led its first virtual Warfighter Driven Challenge (WDC) event to provide rapid prototype solutions for sailors and marines on August 10-14. This WDC was part of a larger Naval Research and Development Enterprise (NR&DE) Novel Modernization effort focusing on finding innovative approaches to solve future operational problems.

Navy seeks public input on planned Pearl Harbor shipyard improvement projects
September 23, 2020 — The Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) took another step forward Sept. 15 when the Navy published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding proposed actions at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF).SIOP is a 20-year investment plan for... MORE

TRFB welcomes new Regional NAMTS Coordinator
September 23, 2020 — Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) recently welcomed a new Regional Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) coordinator (RNC), Jesse Chapman.As RNC, Chapman will oversee coordinating, tracking and qualifying all Sailors enrolled in the NAMTS program at TRFB and aboard the aircraft carriers located at Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton, which... MORE

Society of Women Engineers Honors Carderock’s Lisa Minnick
September 23, 2020 — The Society of Women Engineers is just one of many organizations to adjust plans for their annual conference in the wake of the spread of Coronavirus.Normally, there is an awards banquet to honor the women making contributions to the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) community. For this year’s conference, which is now a virtual event... MORE

Lisa Minnick, acting head of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Columbia-class Branch, was named a recipient of the Emerging Leader Award from the Society of Women Engineers for 2020.

NSWC Crane provides thermal imaging solution to area hospital during coronavirus pandemic
September 22, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is providing its sensor agnostic thermal imaging system to Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) to screen incoming staff and patients for fever, a symptom of COVID-19. NSWC Crane has licensed the technology to GCGH and will loan and set up the necessary equipment for a trial... MORE

Navy presses forward HACKtheMACHINE 2020 despite COVID
September 22, 2020 — 190907-N-WX378-0295 NEW YORK (Sept. 7, 2019) A team of Naval Midshipmen and Air Force Airmen from the Naval Academy and Air Force Academy participate in rack one during HacktheMachine competition at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City, Sept. 7, 2019. HACKtheMACHINE is where people from diverse backgrounds and professions work... MORE

NSWCPD and Temple Continue STEM Summer Camps Virtually
September 22, 2020 — Since 2011, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has partnered with Temple University supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) summer camps for middle and high school students in the Greater Philadelphia area. The camps, which normally bring students into Temple’s classrooms and dorms as well as... MORE

PHILADELPHIA (29 July 2019) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Commanding Officer Capt. Dana Simon welcomes middle and high school students participating in Temple University’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) summer camps on July 29, 2019. This year, the summer camps were entirely virtual and provided students with more digitally-focused engineering and learning experiences. NSWCPD and Temple University have hosted these summer camps to teach students about naval engineering since 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Kirsten St. Peter/Released)

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