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3/15/2015 – N&W welcomes Barlow & Cook

Landon C. Barlow, E.I., Geotechnical Engineering Specialist, is a graduate geological engineer. He was previously employed by Golder Associates, Inc., Reno, NV and received his BS in Geological Engineering from the University of Nevada. He also served in the United States Marine Corps as a Communication Specialist. Jeremy A. Cook, joins N&W as a Drilling Inspector in the firm’s expanding geotechnical department. He was previously employed at Penn Lab Services, LLC. Jeremy will assist N&W with the recently awarded...

3/1/2015 – Foust Recognized by Advancing Woman in Transportation

Deborah D. Foust, P.G., Vice President/Sr. Transportation Manager, was recently recognized by WTS, Advancing Woman in Transportation, Central PA Chapter for achieving and dedicating five years of membership to the organization.(Ms. Foust, 2nd from right)

2/28/2015 – Gardner – SEO, O’Connell – ACI Strength Testing Tech

Colin Gardner, Geo-Environmental Specialist, has successfully completed his SEO (Sewage Enforcement Officer) certification. John P. O’Connell, Laboratory Technician, has successfully passed the exam given by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for Strength Testing Technician. John works in the N&W’s new concrete testing laboratory in the Harrisburg, PA area.

2/28/2015 – Navarro reappointed to Dauphin County Industrial Development Board

Paul Navarro was recently reappointed to 3-year term on the Dauphin County (PA) Industrial Development Authority Board. Mr. Navarro is part of the 6-member IDA board which is the finance arm of the Dauphin County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCDCED).

2/25/2015 – Beckfield Enlightens Students About Geology

Brian Beckfield talks with students Brian S. Beckfield, Professional Geologist, recently participated in Schuylkill County’s ACHIEVE, Mission: Possible program which offers extra learning opportunities for Schuylkill ACHIEVE students in their after school program. The program includes hands-on, interactive lessons, expert guests, literacy incentives and field trips, exposing students to unique learning experiences. Brian shared how to become a professional geologist, who they work for, and what tools are required to do the job. ...

2/22/2015 – Welcome Yox & McAleer to Sparks, MD Office

Eileen C. Yox, Survey CADD Technician, Sparks, MD Shane E. McAleer, Survey Field Technician, Sparks, MD

Spotlight on Training Services

N&W training services include a wide range of technical training and technology transfer including: Literature research Developing PowerPoint training materials with instructor script Workshop exercises Knowledge assessment Instructor certification Training materials are also developed in modular format to facilitate self-guided training via web-based instruction, knowledge assessment, and student tracking Preparing professional level newsletters and technical information sheets Current training classes conducted include: PennDOT Local...

2/10/2015 – N&W Welcomes Craig W. Bachik

Craig W. Bachik, RLALandscape Architect – Project Manager N&W is pleased to announce that Craig W. Bachik, RLA, formerly Managing Partner of Kairos Design Group LLC, a Camp Hill (PA) based landscape architectural design firm, has joined the firm as a Landscape Architect/Project Manager. In his new role, Mr. Bachik will provide landscape architecture and project management services on a variety of design commissions including site planning and design, streetscape and complete streets revitalization projects, bike and recreation...

1/5/2015 – Cultural Resource Group Expands

Timothy A. Carn, RPA N&W is pleased to announce that archaeologist Timothy A. Carn, RPA, has joined the firm ‘s Cultural Resources Group. His arrival enhances the firm’s ability to respond to a growing workload in the Cultural Resource disciplines. Timothy Carn comes with experience in field, laboratory, and collection settings, and has particular strengths in developing and coding digital cataloging systems. Tim joins Navarro & Wright as a Field Director, and will immediately provide field supervision as the firm...

2/16/2014 – Celebrating National Engineers Week – Engineers are creative problem-solvers.

Engineers solve all sorts of problems, and one of their most important tools is their own creativity. A damaged heart stretches its walls dangerously thin when the muscle expands, in an effort to increase pumping capacity. Engineers envision a gel-like “sleeve” that can surround it to prevent this expansion. After the heart is healed, the sleeve safely dissolves into the body. Cholera is a major health problem in African villages. Engineers devise a water filtration system that not only stops the spread of the disease but is cheap and easy to...