Army Lab Hosts HBCU/MI Interns, Fellows Under DOD Program
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) hosted 12 interns and two fellows this year from the Department of Defense (DoD) annual Summer Research Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI). The program, taking place over ten weeks…
Army Biologist Recognized for Commitment to Community and STEM Outreach
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – With over a decade of mentorship and involvement in the community, Alena Calm, a biologist at the U.S Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), has impacted and inspired thousands of students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
DEVCOM CBC Volunteers Promote STEM at Local Science Festival
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – About 30 employees from the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) brought the magic of science to thousands of youth from communities neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground. The DEVCOM CBC employees volunteered at the annual Magic of Science Fair and Family…
DEVCOM CBC 2022 Year in Review
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — Read about the DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center’s accomplishments for 2022 in this edition of The Year in Review. You will see how the Center built upon its 105-year history to maintain and enhance its unique position conducting innovative CBRNE defense research. The year saw…
DEVCOM CBC Solutions Showcased at DTRA Technology Event
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — Several chemical and biological defense solutions developed at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) were featured at a technology demonstration hosted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) May 8-12. The star of the show was an autonomous equipment…
DEVCOM CBC Mentors the Next Generation of Scientists
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Since 2017, DEVCOM CBC has participated in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Historically Black Colleges, Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Summer Internship Program. DEVCOM CBC is one of only nine participating sites for the program. This year, a total of 997 applicants competed for…
Bridging the Gap Between Science and the Battlefield
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – “I’ve always wanted my life to be like a movie,” says Sergeant First Class (SFC) Johnny Roberts, a chemical Soldier at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). From testing obscuration techniques to responding to chemical attacks, serving as a…
Bailey Reaffirms Oath as DEVCOM CBC Director
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Michael Bailey reaffirmed his oath of office in a May 18 ceremony recognizing him as the director of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). The oath was administered by DEVCOM Commanding General Maj. Gen. Edmond “Miles” Brown in a…
DEVCOM CBC Team Supports Data Collection Event in Alaska
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) participated in an Army-sponsored data collection event at the Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC) in Fort Greely, Alaska as part of its work for person borne improvised explosive devices (PBIED). The event was…