Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering

Trident Scholar

31-March-2023: The WRC Department wants to congratulate MIDN Chris Civetta for being selected as a Class of 2024 Trident Scholar. Chris's project will develop enabling technologies for autonomous in-flight aerial refueling. He is co-advised by CDR "Bucket" Costello and Assoc. Prof. Kutzer.

Hiring Process is closed

29-Sep-2022: The U.S. Naval Academy invites applications for the Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Robotics and Control Engineering to begin as early as July 2023 in the Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department. Review of applications will begin on Dec 1st, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

The Robotics and Control Engineering major, an ABET accredited 4 year undergraduate degree, prepares midshipmen for a world that is increasingly autonomous. The department faculty is a mix of civilian and military professors whose focus is on quality in-person instruction in small undergraduate classes that average no more than twenty students. Engineering labs are equipped with state-of-the-art autonomy and control testbeds, machine vision and robotics platforms, biomechanics instrumentation, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and rapid prototyping tools. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related STEM fields is required (anticipated completion of Ph.D. no later than June 2023 is acceptable). Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please visit the department website, https://www.usna.edu/WRC/, for additional information on the Robotics and Control Engineering major and facilities.

For more information about this position and how to apply please visit the USNA position announcement at: https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-track-WRC-AY23.php

Welcome on board

19-Aug-2022: The Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department wants to welcome three new instructors: LCDR Shaun Williams, LCDR Christopher Jeffries, and LT Jesicca Collins.

WRC Associate Professor Levi DeVries receives NSF Award

03-Feb-2022: Congratulations to Professor Luksa Luznik (ME) and Assoc Professor Levi DeVries (WRC) on their recent NSF award for "Flow Physics and Wave Energy Absorption of an Oscillating Horizontal Cylinder Near Free Surface"!

1/C Caleb Mauldin selected as the Patriot League's Men's Swimmer

26-Jan-2022: Congrats to ERC Major 1/C Caleb Mauldin who was selected as the Patriot League's men's swimmer of the week. Mauldin earned his accolade for his efforts during Navy's meets at Princeton and at Columbia. Click here for the whole story.

Mauldin

Alumni Kayla Barron (class of 2010) Walks in Space

02-Dec-2021: The WRC Department proudly announces that Alumni and Austronaut Kayla Barron (class of 2010) conducted her first spacewalk.

WRC Faculty Promotions

01-Dec-2021: The WRC Department wants to congratulate Executive Assistant Danica Middlebrook (class of 2005) in her promotion to CDR.

Danica

19-Oct-2021: Congratulations to Dr. John Donnal who was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure, CAPT Tracie Severson who was promoted to Associate Professor, and Dr. Matthew Feemster who was promoted to Full Professor.


Dr. Donnal	CAPT Severson	Dr. Feemster

01-Sep-2021: Congratulations to WRC Department Associate Chair Donny Peltier who was promoted to CDR.

Peltier

ERC & ERCH Graduating Class of 2021

28-May-2021: The WRC Department wants to congratulate the class of 2021. A total of 65 midshipmen finished the Robotics and Control Engineering (ERC) program and 14 midshipmen finished the Robotics and Control Engineering with Honors (ERCH) program. Bravo Zulu!

In addition, the department wants to congratulate the following midshipmen for obtaining special recognitions and awards.

Meritorious Graduates: The top 20% of the graduating class in Robotics and Control Engineering.


MIDN 1/C Daniel Butchko MIDN 1/C Lenning Davis MIDN 1/C Sofia Di Antonio MIDN 1/C Nathan Hersom MIDN 1/C Anthony James	MIDN 1/C James Kenneally MIDN 1/C Evan Klatt MIDN 1/C Paul Malatesta MIDN 1/C Thomas Maly MIDN 1/C Triston Marasco	MIDN 1/C Marco McGavick MIDN 1/C Michelle Silver MIDN 1/C Corwin Stites MIDN 1/C Nicole Victory MIDN 1/C Amar Viswanathan

General Society, Sons of the Revolution Prize: The midshipman of the graduating class who has displayed a superior understanding of the practical aspects as well as engineering principles of naval weaponry, as demonstrated by outstanding achievement during midshipman cruises.

MIDN 1/C Marco McGavick

Robotics and Control Engineering Honors Project Award: The midshipman of the graduating class demonstrating superior performance as a Robotics and Control Engineering honors major.

MIDN 1/C Cledo Davis

Robotics and Control Engineering Capstone Project Award: The midshipmen of the graduating class who has completed the most outstanding design project with the Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department.

MIDN 1/C Nathan Dietrich
MIDN 1/C Alexander Peralta
MIDN 1/C Corwin Stites

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century Award: The female midshipman with the highest order of merit of the graduating class who is a Robotics and Control Engineering major.

MIDN 1/C Michelle Silver

The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America Admiral Dewey Award: The midshipman who stands highest in the professional courses in Naval Weaponry and who excels in the weapons phase of at-sea training.

MIDN 1/C Jonathan Lackey

Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Midshipmen Graduates:

MIDN 1/C Lenning Davis, IV
MIDN 1/C Thomas Maly
MIDN 1/C Marco McGavick
MIDN 1/C Michelle Silver

The National Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States Prize: The midshipmen of the graduating class who has shown outstanding leadership as Commander of the Second Regiment during the Spring semester.

MIDN 1/C Lenning Davis, IV

The National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 Prize: The midshipmen of the graduating class with the highest standing among those to be commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps.

MIDN 1/C Lenning Davis, IV

The Italian Navy Navigation Excellence Award: The midshipmen of the graduating class with the highest combination of navigation grades and Military Order of Merit.

MIDN 1/C Lenning Davis, IV

The Naval Intelligence Professionals Award: The midshipmen of the graduating class with the highest level of academic achievement among those students participating in the Honors Program. This award is awarded in honor of Admiral Robert L. J. Long, USNA Class of 1944.

MIDN 1/C Michelle Silver

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland Award: The female midshipmen of the graduating class who has the highest academic standing among those majoring in Math, Science, or Engineering and who also demonstrates outstanding qualities of leadership and professionalism.

MIDN 1/C Sofia Di Antonio

The Women's Soccer Stacy Finley Memorial MVP Award

MIDN 2/C Victoria Tran

Award Gallery


MIDN McGavick - General Society, Sons of the Revolution Prize	MIDN Dietrich, MIDN Peralta, and MIDN Stites - RCE Capstone Project Award	MIDN Davis - RCE Honors Project Award

MIDN Davis - Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Midshipmen Graduate	MIDN Maly - Chief of Naval Operations Distinguished Midshipmen Graduate	MIDN Silver - The National Society of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century Award

MIDN Di Antontio - The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland Award	MIDN Silver - The Naval Intelligence Professionals Award	MIDN Davis - The National Society, United States Daughters of 1812 Prize