New Military Deputy Arrives at ECBC
“We moved away from Baltimore when I was an infant,” said Saltysiak, an Army brat. “But I have a huge extended family here so we requested Maryland for my next assignment.” Saltysiak relocated his wife, Jessamyn, and three children to Harford County in December 2015 in anticipation of his new…
ECBC’s Augmented Reality Demo a Real Hit at AUSA 2016
“This technology is highly useful in any situation in which people need to learn how to use an unfamiliar technology, particularly if we can use symbol and image recognition to cross the language barrier for specialty equipment,” said Sabrina Rawlings Seiple, an ECBC chemical engineer. “We also see a role…
Exploring Science and Technology
The expo showcased STEM careers that are available through the Army and highlighted leading Army technologies. The goal of the program is to engage, inspire and develop the next generation of scientists and researchers. “That’s our country’s future,” said Augustus Way Fountain, Ph.D., senior research scientist for chemistry at ECBC,…
ECBC Leaders Visit D.C. University on Inaugural Stop of MSI STEM Consortium Tours
“This campus tour will be the first of many to demonstrate to our DoD partners and advocates the good science stemming from our campuses,” said Michael Hester, president and CEO of the Consortium. “This tour gives us a chance to identify new research opportunities of interest to the DoD, educate…
Army Researchers Work to Rapidly Identify Biological Threats in Food, Water
There are often two factors that need to be overcome when dealing with any contamination threat—the location of samples and the wait time for results. The Agents of Biological Origin Identifier (ABOid) system could possibly eliminate these two factors. It only takes minutes for the ABOid software to identify harmful…
New ECBC Research and Technology Director Driven by Desire to Contribute
“I really believe in my heart that this is the premier chemical and biological science and technology laboratory in the world. I believe that the work we do is absolutely critical to our nation. And so, I’m very excited to be here working with the ECBC team,” Moore said. Moore…
ECBC Tests Chemical, Biological Sensor Integration in Utah Desert
The test took place at a U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command technology demonstration called the SK Challenge. ECBC’s team participated after nearly a year of preparation. Scientists and engineers from across ECBC worked together to develop a unmanned aerial vehicle they call Deep Purple and modified an unmanned ground…
ECBC Scientist Honored with ST Rank and will Focus on Biotechnology for DoD
The ST designation covers non-executive positions classified above the GS-15 level, and is reserved for technical personnel who perform high-level research and developmental work in the physical, biological, medical, or engineering sciences. Many of the federal government’s most renowned scientists and engineers serve in ST positions. STs are required to…
ECBC’s MakerSpace Aims to Make 3D Printing Available to More Chemical Biological Researchers
The MakerSpace workshop offers users seven different types of 3D printers and one laser cutter, plus the guidance of ECBC’s team of 3D printing experts. MakerSpace participants will begin by taking a one-hour safety course followed by one-on-one instruction on how to use the 3D printer that is best suited…
ECBC Explores Use of Gels for Biological Decontamination
Jointly, ECBC and CBI Polymer researchers explored how a HydroGel can be modified to decontaminate surfaces contaminated with biological agents such as spores of Bacillus anthracis, which are capable of causing anthrax disease in humans and animals. HydroGel is a biosynthetic polymer that can be sprayed, painted or poured on…