September 2010
Sustainable Practices Underscore MITRE's Commitment to Green Building
While MITRE is encouraging employees to turn out the lights and take other measures to conserve power as part of this summer's Energy Wise campaign, MITRE itself continues to implement sustainable practices in its real estate program, placing emphasis on green building standards. With the design of a new lab building in Bedford, Mass. and the MITRE 4 building in McLean, Va., currently underway, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether the buildings will be LEED Certified.
August 2010
Clean Waters
"If you paddle around the mid-Atlantic region in the summer, you'll probably agree that a dip in the water feels pretty good. It's really a shame that water quality often precludes that dip. Even if you don't take a swim, you can't be a paddler and not get wet. So water quality is very personal for me," explains Jon Kesler, a principal engineer at MITRE.
March 2010
A System of Success
When she's not at MITRE providing her expertise in the area of military operations and research to the Air Force, Suzanne Beers can be found advising on the building of her new Colorado home. With an array of environmentally conscious features, the house will be a model of "green" construction.
December 2009
Modeling a "Green" Effort
CAASD's Gene Lin is using his modeling and simulation expertise to find ways to safely adjust planes' flight paths around airports to reduce fuel consumption.
February 2007
Jim DeArmon: Supporting Our Planet
Why would a MITRE systems engineer spend two weeks living in primitive conditions, working the land, in the deserts of southeast Spain with his wife and son? For Jim DeArmon, it was to gain a better understanding of the relationship of the human family to the environment.
December 2006
In Search of the Beaten Path
Did you know that you could hike from the north end of Fairfax County at the Potomac River to the south end at the Occoquan River? Thanks to a 10-year effort led by Bill Niedringhaus, a lead simulation and modeling engineer at MITRE, this 41-mile hike is now possible with last December's completion of the Fairfax Cross-County Trail.
July 2006
Building Teams Benefits the Community
Last fall when MITRE's Information Discovery and Understanding department was searching for some out-of-the ordinary teambuilding activities that would get them outside to enjoy the autumn weather, they decided to try volunteering.
February 2004
Litter-Busting Lutz Elevates Quality of Life in Montgomery County
Last October, Dr. Richard Lutz was named "Citizen of the Year" by the Montgomery (Md.) County Mid-County Services Center, and the Forest Estates Community Association (of which he is president) was named "Civic Association of the Year." These awards were based on Lutz's years of hard work to beautify the area along the Georgia Ave. corridor where he lives.
August 2003
Beautifying the Backcountry and Building Bridges
Nestled in the countryside of Virginia, half way between Richmond and Charlottesville, lies Lake Anna State Park, with more than 13 miles of hiking trails, lake fishing, swimming beach, children's play area, boat ramp, bathhouse, and a children's and handicap-access fishing pond.
