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  • January

    Calvin Martin gets instructions from Zachary Smith, program manager of ERDC’s R&D Fabrication Group, while working at the R&D Shop

    ERDC signs Education Partnership Agreement with Hinds Community College for R&D Shop program

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and Hinds Community College recently signed an Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) to implement the “Partnership in Education” program, an initiative that encourages study in STEM and professional areas of interest such as unmanned aerial vehicles and those enhancing the engineering, technological and scientific areas at ERDC’s seven laboratories.

  • December

    ERDC's Geospatial Research Laboratory ’s Weather Effects Team, or WxET, is collaborating with the U.S. Air Force 557th Weather Wing and the United Kingdom Met Office to implement the ERDC Geomorphic Surface Erodibility (ERDC-GEO) parameterization dust forecasting technology into the operational modeling systems used to provide critical weather information to the Air Force, Army, Intelligence community, UK Ministry of Defense and other NATO partner nations.

    ERDC collaborates with U.S. Air Force, UK Met Office to enhance dust modeling forecasting

    Strengthening defense against dust outbreaks is a priority for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) 557th Weather Wing and the United Kingdom (UK) Met Office. Dust modeling technology developed by researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) to tackle dust related issues could be the key to overcoming this challenge.
  • Dr. Anderton posses with his wife, Cheri, after thanking her and their two children for their support during his ceremonial speech.

    Dr. Gary Anderton retires after 30 years at WES/ERDC

    After nearly more than three decades of service to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)/Waterways Experiment Station (WES), Dr. Gary Anderton bade the agency farewell. ERDC held a retirement ceremony honoring Anderton on November 14 to celebrate his 38 years of service to the agency
  • SUBMAT Program Manager Timothy Rushing (far left) poses with team members (L-R) Megan Buffington, Alicia Bounds, Ben Rutherford, Allison Hudson, Terry-Ann Stanton, and Stan Boc. Not pictured are Melissa Keen and Zach Tyler. (U.S. Army Corp of Engineers photo by Megan Buffington.)

    ERDC R&D honored at USACE Innovation Awards

    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.

  • November

    Taylor Rycroft, a research environmental engineer, was named the 2024 USACE Researcher of the Year for his work with the Wellbot and Cyanobacterial Suppression through Ultraviolet-C Neutralization (CyanoSTUN) technologies.

    ERDC’s Taylor Rycroft named USACE Researcher of the Year

    A researcher with the U. S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) is receiving recognition for his role in protecting the environment. Taylor Rycroft, a research environmental engineer, was named the 2024 USACE Researcher of the Year for his work with the Wellbot and Cyanobacterial Suppression Through Ultraviolet-C Neutralization (CyanoSTUN) technologies.

  • October

    ERDC held an inaugural event at its headquarters to celebrate the official declaration of the organization’s Unit Day.

    First Unit Day celebration at ERDC

    On October 1, 2024, ERDC held an inaugural event at its headquarters to celebrate the official declaration of the organization’s Unit Day.

  • September

    During the 2024 summer, ERDC hosted a record-breaking number of interns at its seven laboratories. This year’s historic rise in ERDC student interns is an agency best, setting a record for recruitment and growth in student participation.

    ERDC earns high scores on annual student survey

    This summer, ERDC hosted a record-breaking number of interns at its seven laboratories—544 of them to be exact. Ninety-five percent of the students, interns, and fellows who worked at the organization during Fiscal Year 2024 agreed in an annual student survey that ERDC’s work activities provided a positive learning experience.

  • August

    Dr. Todd S. Bridges, former senior research scientist for environmental science in ERDC's Environmental Laboratory, was recently inducted into the Waterways Experiment Station (WES) Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees.

    Dr. Todd S. Bridges inducted to WES Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees

    Dr. Todd S. Bridges, former senior research scientist for environmental science at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Environmental Laboratory, was recently inducted into the WES Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees.

  • July

    Ruth Osburn, certified occupational health nurse specialist, served at ERDC for 17 years. Before joining ERDC in 2007, Osburn worked more than 30 years in Intensive Care Units, which included two Veterans Affairs hospitals.

    ERDC Nurse Ruth Osburn retires after 49 years in healthcare

    Ruth Osburn, who worked as a certified occupational health nurse specialist for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Health Services Office for 17 years, officially retired Friday, July 12, after a 49-year nursing career.

  • April

    More than 100 students from the Academy of Innovation, Porter’s Chapel, and St. Aloysious High School attended ERDC’s annual Earth Day Celebration. Engineers from several of ERDC’s laboratories set up interactive displays and spread information to the local students about how they can help keep the Earth healthy while also introducing them to the important work ERDC does.

    ERDC hosts over 100 local students during annual Earth Day celebration

    More than 100 students from the Academy of Innovation, Porter’s Chapel, and St. Aloysious High School attended ERDC’s annual Earth Day Celebration Monday, April 8, in the ERDC Headquarters Building Auditorium. Engineers from several of ERDC’s laboratories set up interactive displays in the Atrium and spread information to the local students about how they can help keep the Earth healthy while also introducing them to the work done at the agency.
  • Researchers from ERDC along with the Association of Maryland Pilots run virtual simulation tests on a bypass channel around the Francis Scott Key Bridge accident site using the Ship/Tow Simulator located at ERDC’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, Miss., April 12, 2024.

    ERDC’s Ship/Tow Simulator used to assist the Francis Scott Key Bridge Response

    Francis Scott Key Bridge Response Unified Command is utilizing simulation resources from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) to test shipping runs around the Key Bridge accident site.

  • February

    Samantha Weist, a research environmental engineer with ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL), with members of Port City Kiwanis and the Key Club.

    ERDC leadership, researchers celebrate National Engineer’s Week with community outreach

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has its eyes on the future. In honor of National Engineer's Week, ERDC leadership and STEM professionals ventured into the community to attract the next wave of scientists and engineers while showcasing all the agency has to offer.
  • Lead Instructor Mike Crawford advises a group of program participants during a railroad training exercise.

    ERDC experts lead railroad repair training at Fort Johnson

    FORT JOHNSON, La.—Making railroads safer was the focus of a recent training led by experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL).
  • Dr. Pittman joins visitors from all four I-ACED visiting institutions for a group photo to wrap up the visit.

    Students, faculty tour ERDC during I-ACED visit

    To attract the next generation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals, the U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center (ERDC) hosted several universities as part of a multi-institutional partnership.

  • January

    The event introduced innovative methods and technologies to protect Soldiers during ground combat.

    ERDC supports integration of robotic and autonomous technologies

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) played a significant role in a recent event geared toward introducing innovative methods of protecting Soldiers during ground combat.

  • November

    Luke Gurtowski, a research chemical engineer with ERDC’s Environmental Engineering Branch (EL), pours graphene while researching the benefits of the nanomaterial.

    ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory’s graphene research leads to a collaboration with NASA

    Scientists and engineers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) are conducting research that could lead to sustaining and advancing technology more efficiently and at a lower cost, both on Earth and in space.
  • Bovina Elementary students gather around the ERDC Mobile STEM Lab to learn more about its features and resources.

    ERDC Mobile STEM Lab connects elementary students to STEM

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is continuing efforts to introduce the community’s youth to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

  • September

    CRREL's Alex Littlefield (left) and Dr. Sora Haley (right) speak with onlookers during the Open House tour.

    ERDC-Vicksburg laboratories celebrate 25th anniversary with Open House

    Laboratories from across the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) showcased their expertise, experiments and research as part of a celebration honoring the agency's 25th anniversary.
  • ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory scientists work together to analyze the centrifuge.

    ERDC’s Centrifuge Research Complex undergoes innovative upgrades

    Upgrades were recently completed to one of the world’s most powerful beam centrifuges, giving modernized functionality to one of the most innovative pieces of technology at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).

  • July

    Chaez Moore, a tenth grader at River City Early College, does a science project

    Students learn new concepts during ERDC’s GEMS summer camps

    A new era of young scientists and engineers recently wrapped up summer camps geared toward preparing them for future careers in STEM.