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).

ERDC welcomes 13th Commander, Lt. Col. Joshua Haynes

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:31:00 GMT

ERDC welcomed Lt. Col. Joshua Haynes as its 13th commander during the Change of Command Ceremony on July 15, in the ERDC Headquarters Building. Haynes replaces outgoing Commander Col. Dr. Christian Patterson, who leaves ERDC after six years of service, three of which he served as commander.

ERDC earns its first Army Superior Unit Award

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:51:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) received recognition for its exemplary support to the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency received its first Army Superior Unit Award streamer during a special ceremony held at ERDC Headquarters.

ERDC Alumni Association awards scholarships to nine high-school graduates

Mary Miller Dennis, public affairs specialist — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:05:42 GMT

Each year, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association presents scholarships to local high-school graduates. This year, nine students were recognized for their leadership, dedication and academic excellence.

Four ERDC researchers earn DoD SMART awards

Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:56:00 GMT

Four researchers in two laboratories at ERDC were recently awarded the 2024 Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholar & Mentor of the Year Awards. The recipients are scholar Dr. Andrew Groeneveld and mentor Dr. Michael “Wes” Trim, both with the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), and scholar Dr. Andrew Jin and mentor Dr. Igor Linkov, both with the Environmental Laboratory (EL).

ERDC Mentoring Program enhances bonds and knowledge among employees

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Embracing each other’s desire to be better is one superpower of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's (ERDC). Through the ERDC Mentoring Program, the agency upholds its slogan of "One ERDC, One Team." The Mentoring Program enhances the careers, retention and engagement of ERDC employees through formal mentoring relationships.

Dr. Beth Fleming named fourth ERDC director

Annette Kirklin, public affairs specialist — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:53:19 GMT

Dr. Beth Fleming has been named director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), assuming the position in March. As director, she leads one of the most diverse research organizations in the world, comprising seven laboratories located across four states, with more than 2,600 employees, $1 billion in facilities and an annual program valued at $2.2 billion.

ERDC Director Dr. David W. Pittman retires after almost 40 years of service

Annette Kirklin, public affairs specialist — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:00:06 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently honored Dr. David W. Pittman, Senior Executive Service (SES), in a retirement ceremony to recognize his 38 years of federal service. Hosted by Maj. Gen. Kimberly Colloton, Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the ceremony paid tribute to Pittman’s leadership, vision and commitment to advancing engineering and research excellence for the Army and the nation.

ERDC inducts three leaders into Senior Executive Service

Annette Kirklin, public affairs specialist — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:32:27 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently inducted Patricia Sullivan, Nick Boone and Dr. Robert Moser into the Senior Executive Service (SES) during a ceremony at ERDC Headquarters in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Beckman named director of the U.S. Army’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has named Dr. Ivan Beckman director of the Engineer and Research Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL).

Moran posthumously inducted into CRREL's Gallery of Distinguished Employees

Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The late Dr. Mark Moran, a research geophysicist whose work is credited with saving the lives of countless Warfighters in Iraq and Afghanistan, was inducted into the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory’s (CRREL) Gallery of Distinguished Employees on Nov. 19.

ERDC’s Patricia Sullivan appointed to the Senior Executive Service

Annette Kirklin, public affairs specialist — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently announced Patricia Sullivan has been designated as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) effective Dec. 15, 2024.

ERDC’s Wallace earns BYU Honored Alumni Award

Pentagon News — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:43:00 GMT

PROVO, Utah—Dr. Rob Wallace, a technical director with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), was recently selected as the 2024 Honored Alumnus for the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU). The Honored Alumni Award, part of the BYU homecoming celebrations, recognizes the career achievements of the top graduates from each of the universities 11 colleges.

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.

Katzenmeyer named USACE Manager of the Year

Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:31:17 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) congratulates Alan Katzenmeyer being chosen for the 2023 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manager of the Year award.

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.

ERDC names new Geotechnical Structures Laboratory director

Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:13:05 GMT

Nick Boone has been selected to serve as the director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL).

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’s RD24 proves huge success

Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:42:51 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently hosted their Research and Development 2024 (RD24) workshop.

Durst retires as director of ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Lab

Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:23:37 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) celebrated the career of Bartley (Bart) Durst, director of the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), upon his retirement from federal service.