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56: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Workshop helps researchers from different ERDC laboratories team up on new innovations

April 28, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Civil Works, Military Engineering 0:21:43 0 Comments

ERDC has a long legacy of bringing together researchers from various disciplines to make newdiscoveries that no one could have found alone. That cross-laboratory, cross-disciplinary collaboration is one of ERDC’s greatest strengths,enabling engineers and scientists to tackle problems in innovative ways. However, with sevenlaboratories spread across four states, it requires intentional effort to build these…

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Video: #56: Cross-Laboratory Collaboration

April 28, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Civil Works, Military Engineering, video podcasts 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKds2bp5Gqo ERDC has a long legacy of bringing together researchers from various disciplines to make new discoveries that no one could have found alone. That cross-laboratory, cross-disciplinary collaboration is one of ERDC’s greatest strengths, enabling engineers and scientists to tackle problems in innovative ways. However, with seven laboratories spread across four states, it requires intentional…

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#56: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Workshop helps researchers

April 28, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Basic Research, Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:21:43 0 Comments

ERDC has a long legacy of bringing together researchers from various disciplines to make new discoveries that no one could have found alone. That cross-laboratory, cross-disciplinary collaboration is one of ERDC’s greatest strengths, enabling engineers and scientists to tackle problems in innovative ways. However, with seven laboratories spread across four states, it requires intentional effort…

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 #55: Testing the Future of our Nation’s Infrastructure

April 21, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works 0:28:21 0 Comments

Once completed, a new ERDC model will fundamentally change the way navigation infrastructure components in our nation are designed, built and tested. The Hydraulic Structures Experiment and Validation Model, currently set to go into operation in 2028, will be a one-of-a-kind testbed, advancing and accelerating the revitalization of our nation’s waterways. On this episode, Dr….

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Video #55: Hydraulic Structures Experiment and Validation Model

April 21, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, video podcasts 0 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAxzYF9Xynk Once completed, a new ERDC model will fundamentally change the way navigation infrastructure components in our nation are designed, built and tested. The Hydraulic Structures Experiment and Validation Model, currently set to go into operation in 2028, will be a one-of-a-kind testbed, advancing and accelerating the revitalization of our nation’s waterways. On this episode,…

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#55: Testing the Future of our Nation’s Infrastructure

April 21, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Podcast episodes 0:28:21 0 Comments

Once completed, a new ERDC model will fundamentally change the way navigation infrastructure components in our nation are designed, built and tested. The Hydraulic Structures Experiment and Validation Model, currently set to go into operation in 2028, will be a one-of-a-kind testbed, advancing and accelerating the revitalization of our nation’s waterways. On this episode, Dr….

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#44: Frontline Robotics: Enabling safer execution of one of the Army’s most dangerous tasks

February 3, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering 0:40:15 0 Comments

Combat engineers perform some of the military’s most dangerous duties, from breaching obstacles and clearing minefields to constructing front-line defensive positions while under enemy assault. ERDC’s Robotics for Engineer Operations – or REO – program is helping them do so safely. REO develops robotic capabilities that allow combat engineers to operate from safe standoff distances….

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Podcast Resources: #44: Robotics for Engineer Operations

February 3, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast resources Comments Off on Podcast Resources: #44: Robotics for Engineer Operations

ERDC’s Robotics for Engineer Operations program develops robotic capabilities that allow combat engineers to perform dangerous tasks, such as clearing minefields, breaching obstacles and digging defensive positions without exposing themselves to danger. Listen to the podcast with Dr. Ahmet Soylemezoglu discussing REO: PowerofERDCpodcast.org/44-REO. Watch the video of the interview: PowerofERDCpodcast.org/44-REO_video For inquiries about REO, email ERDCinfo@usace.army.mil….

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Video: #44: Robotics for Engineer Operations

February 3, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, video podcasts Comments Off on Video: #44: Robotics for Engineer Operations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBMZV-ICZ8E Video: #44: Robotics for Engineer Operations Combat engineers perform some of the military’s most dangerous duties, from breaching obstacles and clearing minefields to constructing front-line defensive positions while under enemy assault. ERDC’s Robotics for Engineer Operations – or REO — program is helping them do so safely. REO develops robotic capabilities that allow combat…

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#44: Frontline Robotics: Enabling safer execution of one of the Army’s most dangerous tasks

February 3, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:40:15 Comments Off on #44: Frontline Robotics: Enabling safer execution of one of the Army’s most dangerous tasks

Combat engineers perform some of the military’s most dangerous duties, from breaching obstacles and clearing minefields to constructing front-line defensive positions while under enemy assault. ERDC’s Robotics for Engineer Operations – or REO – program is helping them do so safely. REO develops robotic capabilities that allow combat engineers to operate from safe standoff distances….

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