March 1, 2024

March is a special month—not only does it bring the hopeful signs of spring, but it’s dedicated to celebrating the incredible contributions of women throughout history and their increasing presence in diverse engineering fields. At Art Anderson, we’re committed to amplifying the voices of women across various industries. That’s why we’re thrilled to designate March as “Warch,” a month-long celebration of women’s achievements.

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September 13, 2023

Working in Bremerton has its perks! Bremerton, WA features an unbeatable fusion of work and lifestyle, set in the idealistic foothills of the Olympic Mountains. With its stunning natural beauty, thriving economy, and tight-knit community, Bremerton presents an appealing proposition for those seeking a harmonious balance between work and life.

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April 26, 2023

If you could transport yourself back to your college days would you change anything? Is there anything you know now, but wish you would have known in college? We asked our employees what they wish they would have known in college and this is what they said.

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January 30, 2023

Art Anderson Wins AE Services GAOA MATOC!! Our team is excited to be included as an awardee for the US Dept of Interior’s Architectural and Engineering Services MATOC (Multiple Award Task Order Contract) (AE Services GAOA MATOC). This contract will last 5 years and gives us the opportunity to support projects for multiple agencies including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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October 21, 2022

What a milestone 65 years is. Our longevity can be attributed to many things… the ability to adapt to the constant change and growth of technology, the support of a tight community and our reputation of delivering successful projects. In truth, it comes down to relationships. Our relationships with our clients and our community. Recently, we came across an article from 1985 that was written by Eric Anderson, previous Owner of Art Anderson Associates, that we still find relevant today:

“Some things just don’t change. The happiness last week at having two clients come in through the doors with work was contagious.

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February 11, 2022

The Small Business Award recognizes SAME sustaining member firms that “achieve outstanding results in support of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy as well as company support for the professional development of its employees through participation in SAME education and activities.”

The award is presented to a small business that demonstrates:

• participation in SAME training opportunities and conferences
• support of small businesses in the industry
• successful completion of military projects

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May 13, 2021

Art Anderson provides Stability Analysis Reports for barges, small boats and large ships. Each report being different case by case, depending on the criteria to be evaluated, mission requirements and shape and size of the vessel and its cargo. Art Anderson’s Naval Architects are experienced at performing Stability Analysis Reports for a variety of clients. Stability Analysis Reports are calculations that are used to determine how a floating barge or vessel will remain level in different situations. Barges are used for a wide variety of uses including cargo (bulk loads such as coal, rock, and logs) and work platforms for many types of equipment including cranes and pile drivers. They are commonly needed for barges that are used during construction for piers and other waterfront structures. Stability considerations are critical when conducting transportation and other marine operations safely.
Our Naval Architects create a barge layout and GHS geometry file from information provided by our clients. From that layout, we develop a weight estimation for the entire barge. We develop a GHS stability run file that calculates the barge stability for different loading and lifting conditions. These analyses help ensure the safety of personnel during operation.

February 11, 2021

Looking back at history you never really saw many women being mentioned in science, engineering, medicine, or really any career path that was considered a man’s field. It wasn’t until the last 50 years or so names started being brought to light on who really did the work for major inventions and discoveries that are still used to this day. Some of these women were major inspirations that shaped the science world today for men and women. Here are 12 of the women in history who we found to be inspiring and feel that they deserve recognition for their hard work. The information found is referenced in the sites at the bottom of the page.

1. Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) – Chemist – Following her late husband’s research, Rosalind was the first to demonstrate the basic dimensions of DNA strands and reveal that the molecule was in two matching parts, running in opposite directions.
2. Sally Ride (1951-2012) – Astronaut – NASA Astronaut Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, she was also the youngest American to leave the atmosphere at 32 years old.
3. Edith Clarke (1883-1959) – Electrical Engineer – Edith developed the Clarke Calculator in 1921, it’s a graphing calculator used to help solve electric power transmission problems. She created some of the first software for electrical engineering and was the first female Electrical Engineer.
4. Martha Coston (1826-1904) – Chemist – Martha used the technology of fireworks to develop a pyrotechnic signaling system for use at sea, known today as the flare gun. Coston’s flares were used by the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. Before her flares, ships used flags during the day and lanterns at night to signal to other ships.
5. Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000) – Hollywood Actress & Inventor – Hedy was a big time Hollywood actress; she was referred to as the “Angelina Jolie of her time”. But she was also a famous inventor, she invented “Frequency Hopping”- a way of jumping around on radio frequencies in order to avoid a third party jamming your signal. She invented it in the 1940s for use as a secret wartime communication system that could keep the enemy from interfering with a ships torpedo. It was patented in August of 1942 and donated to the U.S. Military to help fight the Nazis. They didn’t use it till after the Second World War once they realized just how useful it could be. Hedy never received recognition for her invention until 1997, she was honored by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, but by then it was too late, and Hedy was unable to receive the award in person and get the applaud that was well deserved. She’s now in the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
6. Emily Warren Roebling (1843-1903) – Engineer – Emily was known for her contribution to the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband. Washington Roebling – Civil Engineer and Chief Engineer during the construction of the bridge – developed Caisson Disease. She took copious notes from her husband of what still needed to be completed; she began studies of her own on the technical issues learning about strength of materials, stress analysis, cable construction, and calculation of catenary curves. After the bridge was completed, she rode with President Chester Arthur across it.
7. Marie SKtodowska Curie (1867-1934) – French Physicist & Chemist – Marie became the first woman in history to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win two Nobel Prizes on two different disciplines (chemistry and physics). Marie, along with her husband Pierre, discovered radioactivity. She also discovered two elements, polonium and radium, and the element curium is named in her honor. The world’s first studies into the treatment of tumors took place under her direction and she founded the Curie Institutes in Paris and Warsaw, which to this day are leading medical research centers.
8. Marie Tharp (1920-2006) – Mapmaker – Marie was famous for creating the first scientific map of the ocean floor. Due to the law of women not being permitted on ocean-going ships that collected data, Marie had to work with the information given to her to create accurate charts – charts that revealed the existence of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, clear evidence of plate tectonics and continental drift.
9. Lois Graham (1925- 2013) – Professor of Thermodynamics and Cryogenics – Lois was the first woman to earn a mechanical engineering PhD in the United States. She is remembered for her lifelong work recruiting young women into careers in science and engineering.
10. Mary Jackson (1921-2005) – Mathematician and Engineer – Mary was the first African American female engineer at NASA who helped in America’s win at the “Space Race”. “Hidden Figures” released in 2016 was a movie that recounts the careers of Jackson and 2 of her fellow colleagues at NASA.
11. Flossie Wong-Staal (1946-2020) – Virologist – Flossie is a Chinese American, who became the first scientist to clone HIV and determine how it’s genes work, marking a huge step in proving that HIV causes AIDS. In 2007, Dr. Wong-Staal was ranked 32 on The Daily Telegraph’s “Top 100 Living Geniuses”.

12.Ruby Hirose (1904-1960) – Biochemist and Bacteriologist – Dr. Hirose was a Japanese American whose research led to the development of vaccines for polio and hay fever. Because of her achievements in Chemistry, she was one of the few women who were recognized by the American Chemical Society.

This information was pulled from multiple sites, to read more about each of these magnificent women please see links below.

1-2. https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/27/world/women-in-science-you-should-know-scn/index.html

3-4. https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/women-engineers-in-science-history

5. https://www.marketplace.org/2017/11/21/inventor-changed-our-world-and-also-happened-be-famous-hollywood-star/
6. https://www.asce.org/templates/person-bio-detail.aspx?id=11203

7-8. https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11511

9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Graham

10-12. https://thetempest.co/2018/09/03/now-beyond/8-female-scientists-of-color-we-should-know-about/

December 22, 2020

Our COO Melissa Anderson did a presentation at the WIDC back on December 8 & 9, 2020. Melissa, along with Ivi Gabales from Rice Fergus Miller (architecture) and Sheryl Van Anne from Mortenson (construction), did a presentation on Architects, Engineers, and Contractors and what drives them crazy about each other. A survey went out to the 3 sectors to capture the opinion of others on what they like about working with each other and the challenges that are faced. The results showed a great amount of things each sector liked about another but some of those likes were also the biggest dislikes, for example the top like for engineers is their attention to detail but the biggest dislike is too much attention to detail. Overall, between the three sectors, the biggest complication is communication. Just like any relationship, communication is key! Melissa, Ivi and Sheryl did a great job putting this presentation together. If you would like more info, please reach out to Melissa Anderson at [email protected].

October 15, 2020

40 years is a big accomplishment. It’s 40 years of dedication, hard work and perseverance going through the same daily routine. Today, we celebrate Sean for achieving 40 years with Art Anderson.

“Four decades of service, dedication, and loyalty to one firm is something to surely celebrate. This type of tenure creates a sense of family and creates the company culture that Art Anderson strives for. Sean started out as an intern while attending the University of Washington. Over the years he worked his way up and through the organization, working every type of project, reaching the position of Vice President of the Facility Division and now the company’s Chief Engineer. Today we honor and thank Sean for all his achievements along the way!” says Ben Anderson, CEO/President of Art Anderson.

Sean is a great engineer, strong leader, and a fun person to work with. He has been a vital team member and oversees the quality on many projects. Significant projects include: Multiple tasks, large and small with Lockheed Martin Space Company, the Repair of the Saltwater Distribution System at PSNS, and the Renovation of the BEQ 2302/2102 at Bangor Naval Base Kitsap.

All of us at Art Anderson look forward to working with Sean for years to come!