We recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new annex at our Field Research Facility in Duck, NC. The building, which is part of the Coastal and Hydraulics Lab, will support expanded military research mission.
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A security guard from ERDC’s Cold Regions Lab in New Hampshire was trained on reacting to pepper spray. This is a requirement for ERDC security. To view the video:
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Partnership between seeks to use #electronbeam #particleaccelerator technology to create more durable #pavement. For more info: youtu.be/vNB4yGTHWxY
#infrastructure #transportation #miltiary
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Students from the Jefferson County School District visited ERDC this week to get an up-close look at different career fields. During their tour of the labs in Vicksburg, students were also introduced to ERDC internship and scholarship opportunities.
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This week’s episode of Beyond the Gates welcomes Dr. Sadie Casillas and Dr. Ben Cox from the Geotechnical and Structures Lab to discuss the importance of ERDC’s Asphalt Materials Lab. Tune in to 107.7 FM at 8:15 and 9:10 am, or listen online at vicksburgradio.com/stream-now
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Mike Kirklin and Patrick McGuffie recently hosted a motorboat operators' course, which focused on water rescue and recovery techniques, fostering a safe operating environment for boaters working in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Congratulations to ERDC’s Dr. Benjamin Trump, who was awarded the Chauncey Starr Distinguished Risk Analyst Award by the Society for Risk Analysis. Read more:
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ERDC Director Dr. David Pittman recently visited the South Florida Water Management District at Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, where he presented copies of the USACE strategy during a meeting about restoring the Everglades.
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The first virtual library in the DoD will be right here at ERDC. The project is underway and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. All employees will be able to utilize the library, even those who can’t access it physically. The full story:
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The Brazilian National Industry Training Service (SENAI) - CIMATEC Campus met with ERDC representatives to explore partnership opportunities on both civil works related programs and research and development.
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The U.S. Army recently began testing a new flow battery at Fort Carson. The flow battery will provide long-duration energy storage, with potential to make a major impact on future military installations. Check out this article about the project:
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ERDC Commander Col. Christian Patterson gave welcome remarks and joined other community leaders Monday night to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Join us this morning as Season Two of Beyond the Gates kicks off! We will be interviewing ERDC’s Historian Terry Winschel! Tune in to 107.7 FM at 8:15 & 9:10 am or listen online at vicksburgradio.com/stream-now
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Are you interested in helping us tell the ERDC story? Apply today to join our Public Affairs team!
usajobs.gov/job/699131000
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Mark your calendar NOW! You don’t want to miss this exciting broadcast!
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Did you know that ERDC worked with Microsoft to improve our ability to forecast coastal storms? CSTORM-MS is a comprehensive system of models that is used to simulate coastal storms. Read the full story at:
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Remember! Celebrate! Act!
In 1995, Congress designated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be the first and only holiday observed as a day of service. Today, let us channel the legacy of Dr. King into community action.
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Congratulations to the most recent graduates of ERDC’s Emerging Leaders Group! Since 1999, ERDC has offered ELG to further strengthen our talented workforce. We are so proud of our participants!
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We are growing! Read more about a ribbon cutting set for next week at our Field Research Facility on the beach in North Carolina. For the full story: erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Sto
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Check out Season 5, Episode 1 of the Engineering With Nature podcast to learn how ERDC labs are coming together to use 3D printing to create nature-inspired structures that produce more effective, economic and aesthetically pleasing solutions: ewn.erdc.dren.mil/?p=10145
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In case you missed it, ERDC’s Beyond the Gates interview with Dr. David Pittman will air again this morning at 8:15 am and 9:10 am. Tune in to 107.7 or online at vicksburgradio.com/stream-now/.
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The Environmental Lab’s Nathan Beane recently attended a meeting of the Land Management Research Program Council, a new environmental research program. This is a huge step for future collaborations and sharing the power of ERDC!
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Keeping waterways open for navigation is one of USACE's most important missions. But what happens when a pandemic or a natural disaster makes it hard to get a crew in the water? We helped develop a survey vessel for emergencies when crews can't go. Watch:
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This week, ERDC welcomed Mr. Willie Nelson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology, to the Vicksburg campus. Mr. Nelson got an up-close look at ERDC technologies across multiple laboratories, highlighting the military and civil works mission space.
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Newly released! The Premiere Edition of the 2022-2023 “America's Engineers: The People, Programs, and Projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers” is now available.
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Soldiers must often operate using outdated #geospatial data. ERDC tools are helping solve this problem, enabling better terrain analysis to give the Warfighter superior situational awareness. Learn more:
poweroferdcpodcast.org/enhanced-terra
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ERDC recently joined forces with and @THeH20Institute in the “Measuring What Matter” summit. The presentation materials can be found here: nationalacademies.org/event/11-30-20
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Recording and presentation materials from last week's "Measuring What Matters" summit, organized by The Water Institute, @ArmyERDC and @theNASEM are now available nationalacademies.org/event/11-30-20
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In case you missed it, ERDC’s Beyond the Gates interview with Mary Margaret Edney will air again this morning at 8:15 am and 9:10 am. Tune in to 107.7 or online at vicksburgradio.com/stream-now/.
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How much do you know about permafrost? We joined CBS Mission Unstoppable to discuss this not-so-permanently frozen ground:
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"We get the opportunity to tackle real problems that affect people's lives every day." Learn what ERDC computer scientist Althea Henslee does at our Information Technology Laboratory:
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USACE Forward Engineer Support Team employees gathered at ERDC recently, where they received hands-on training with instruments that measure contaminants in almost any medium.
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Soldiers for the 27th Engineering Battalion visited ERDC to train with experts on rapid repair techniques for fixing runway craters. We’re proud of this technology and how it supports the Warfighter and demonstrates the power of ERDC!
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In case you missed it, ERDC’s Beyond the Gates interview with Dr. Anton Nechaev will air again this morning at 8:15 am and 9:10 am. Tune in to 107.7 or online at vicksburgradio.com/stream-now/.
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Kudos to Dr. Emily Asenath-Smith with ERDC's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab -- she received a patent for her invention, “vertical draw system and method for surface adhesion of crystalline materials”! Read more about it here: erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Sto
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Have you ever considered a career at ERDC? Whether you’re in Mississippi, Illinois, New Hampshire, Virginia, or many places in between, we have opportunities for you! To learn more, visit erdc.usace.army.mil/Careers/.
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Dr. Jinelle Sperry, lead of ERDC’s Threatened and Endangered Species program, is at the forefront of the DOD’s effort to track and protect threatened and endangered species. Learn more from her recent appearance on ERDC Live.
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Wishing you a happy holiday season!
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ERDC recently participated in the Pathways to Possibilities in Jackson, Miss. More than 6,000 students attended the interactive career exploration experience.
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USACE Omaha District has a new High Altitude Research Lab at the top of Pikes Peak. This is the highest USACE Headquarters project in the world. This new lab will enhance the Army’s ability to conduct research and prepare the Warfighter for battle. dbia.org/project/high-a
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