Engineer Research and Development Center News

Dr. Sally Shoop awarded American Society of Civil Engineers Can-Am Amity Award

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:07:10 GMT

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 Engineers (ASCE).

Autonomous barge kits improve logistical capabilities for joint forces

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:09:46 GMT

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 Operational Logistics, or SAMPOL.

ERDC, USACE host workshop in Botswana to help mitigate lead contamination

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:03:36 GMT

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 conduct an Environmental Soil Screening Workshop with the Botswana Defense Force (BDF) at their shooting ranges.

Vibration Proof: ERDC engineer helps protect B-2 bombers

Tim Reeves, ERDC Corporate Communications Office — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:47:00 GMT

For nearly four decades, the B-2 Spirit, commonly referred to as the stealth bomber, has been the tip of the spear in the United States’ ability to project force on a global scale. The aircraft’s capabilities – developed in secret and once thought impossible – were on full display during the recent Operation Midnight Hammer, in which the aircraft was used to dismantle assets with Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

Savant selected as Fulbright Specialist

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:06:33 GMT

Dr. Gaurav Savant, a senior scientific technical manager at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist.

CRREL engineer earns a spot in The Explorers Club for Antarctic accomplishments

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:48:30 GMT

The Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) recently spoke with George Blaisdell about The Explorers Club, his admittance into it and what the achievement means to him.

ERDC divers essential to underwater research

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:52:43 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dive teams are called upon for a myriad of operations. Whether performing underwater inspections, maintenance or construction tasks, these teams are essential for maintaining the safety and functionality of the nation’s infrastructure. As a part of that cadre, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) dive team is no different.

Finding the slope: Tilt table offers solutions in hydraulic testing

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:15:42 GMT

Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have constructed a tilt table to allow for the accurate and effortless change in slope on larger scale models.

ERDC leads Operational Energy training for the Zambia Defense Force

Sophia Espinosa, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:05:28 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently led an Operational Energy (OE) training course for the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF), reinforcing military partnerships between the U.S. and Africa while advancing energy resilience and sustainability on the continent.

ERDC researchers receive National Training and Simulation Association award

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Watercraft and Ship Simulation team has been selected as a 2024 National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) Modeling and Simulation Award winner.

ERDC R&D honored at USACE Innovation Awards

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:04:41 GMT

Groundbreaking research and technologies earned the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) multiple accolades at the 2024 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Innovation of the Year Awards.

ERDC Hosts Senior Scientist Induction Ceremony

Annette Kirklin, ERDC public affairs specialist — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently held a Senior Scientist (ST) Induction Ceremony to officially recognize three leaders in their respective fields: Dr. Matthew Farthing, Dr. Mihan House McKenna Taylor and Dr. David Moore. These inductees are now part of an elite circle within the Army’s Senior Scientist community, a distinction that reflects not only their expertise, but also their significant contributions to the Army and the Nation.

ERDC selects new Information Technology Laboratory director

Claiborne Cooksey, ERDC public affairs specialist — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:02:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has selected Dr. Robert Moser as the new director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). As director, Moser will lead a team of approximately 700 federal and contractor personnel who work in the areas of information technology, high-performance computing, data analytics, software engineering, scientific visualization and more. Additionally, he will oversee the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program.

Bridging the gap: ERDC partners with Google Books

Claiborne Cooksey — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:00:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) library is the first in the Department of Defense (DoD) to take part in a partnership with Google Books – a digital database that contains the full text of books, magazines and other printed material, allowing the user easy accessibility to information on the topic of interest.

ERDC’s Director of the Information Technology Laboratory Retires

Claiborne Cooksey — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:26:29 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Dr. David A. Horner, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), has retired after 40 years of civil service. A retirement ceremony was held in honor of the Clinton, Mississippi, native on May 21, 2024, at ITL.

ERDC researchers inspire national commercial promoting Army Civilian Careers

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:24:00 GMT

The two research scientists from the U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) served as the inspiration behind, and subject matter experts on, the production of “Ice Core Research,” a 30-second commercial that captures an Army Civilian physical scientist and his team as they drill ice core samples.

DARPA ‘ICE’ program kicks off at ERDC-CRREL

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:10:00 GMT

Making ice work “for” and not “against” the U.S. military is the mission behind Ice Control for cold Environments (ICE), a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program that recently kicked off at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire.

ERDC researchers assess time-of-year restrictions for James River dredging

By Mary Miller Morgan, public affairs specialist — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:17:00 GMT

Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) are conducting field studies along the lower James River in Virginia to assess the environmental impacts of dredging and if they continue to justify the existing time-of-year restrictions (TOYR) for dredging in the area.

Army’s Digital Buoy System selected as R&D 100 finalist

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:55:15 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) collaborative effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Army Geospatial Center (AGC) on a Digital Buoy System has been selected as a 2023 R&D 100 Finalist in the IT/Electrical category.

ERDC’s Asenath-Smith assists DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office program team

Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:38:00 GMT

Dr. Emily Asenath-Smith knows a lot about the science of ice, and as a research materials engineer with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), she is uniquely suited to take on a wide range of research challenges with ice.