ERDC People in the News

ERDC study reveals pathway to breakdown “forever chemicals”
4/29/2026
A study on breaking down PFAS molecules conducted by two researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) was recently published in a leading, peer-reviewed scientific...
ERDC Advances Transformational Arctic Sustainment Technology for Warfighters
4/20/2026
As the U.S. Army increases its operational focus in the Arctic, researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) are...
RD26 showcases ERDC innovation, collaboration
4/17/2026
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently hosted RD26, the fifth installment of its biennial research and development workshop, bringing together a record number of...
ERDC scientists transform scientific measurement with “illuminating” discovery
4/10/2026
Fluorescence is a fundamental component of scientific analysis, serving as a core measurement tool in applications ranging from environmental monitoring and field analytics to materials testing and...
Sullivan honored at ERDC retirement ceremony
3/31/2026
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently celebrated the distinguished career of Patricia M. Sullivan, Senior Executive Service (SES), who retired after more than 41 years...
Dr. Sally Shoop awarded American Society of Civil Engineers Can-Am Amity Award
3/2/2026
Dr. Sally Shoop, research engineer with ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, has been awarded the 2026 Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award by the American Society of Civil...
Testing continues on lock improvements along upper Ohio River
2/17/2026
As navigation improvements continue along the upper Ohio River, a team of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are developing physical models to test new...
Autonomous barge kits improve logistical capabilities for joint forces
12/15/2025
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has partnered with the U.S. Transportation Command to develop Scalable Autonomous Modular Propulsion kits for coastal and riverine...
ERDC hosts Sediment Transport Collaborative Laboratory Experiment
12/3/2025
This summer, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) hosted the U.S. Coastal Research Program’s (USCRP) Sediment Transport Collaborative Laboratory Experiment, or SEDCOLAB, to...
ERDC, USACE host workshop in Botswana to help mitigate lead contamination
9/11/2025
Subject-matter experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District recently traveled to Gaborone, Botswana to...