Durnstein Center for Science and Medicine (DCSM)

Born in 1897, Albert J. Durnstein moved from Austria to Virginia in 1920. A World War I veteran, Durnstein saw the future in air flight technology firsthand. From a moderately wealthy family, he was able to establishment an aerospace laboratory in the small town of Staunton, VA. Ten years later, the Durnstein Center for Science was founded -- specializing in aerospace, naval, and weapons technology.With the coming of World War II, the Durnstein Center for Science played a crucial role in supplying troop support, vehicles, and ammunition across two theaters of operation. It was during this time that Durnstein had one of its greatest expansions -- going from 220 employees to over 1000 in a few short years.In 1947, following the end of World War II and lots of soldiers returning to look for jobs, Durnstein expanded its offerings and became the Durnstein Center for Science and Medicine.Since the 40s, Durnstein has increased its government contracting and expanded its educational arenas from primarily engineering, aerospace, and healthcare into information technology, architecture, and environmental services. It now has operations in twenty-three different countries across five continents.