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ONR, NRL Garner Four 2025 Dr. Dolores M. Etter Awards

The Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Dr. Peter Squire received two 2025 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer awards for his contributions to warfighter lethality and readiness during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by Dr. Brett A. Seidle, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for...
July 10, 2025
ONR's Peter Squire (left), Ph.D, program officer in the Warfighter Performance Department received two 2025 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer awards for his contributions to warfighter lethality and readiness during a virtual awards ceremony on June 25th. The awards were presented by ONR's Chief of Naval Research, Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus (right) and Assistant Chief of Naval Research Capt. David Murray (center). (U.S. Navy Photo by Micheal Walls.)

Inspired Intellect: Students Win CNR Scholarship Awards at International Science and Engineering Fair

For excellence in research areas such as artificial intelligence and robotic and autonomous systems, the Department of the Navy (DoN) recently presented $15,000 scholarship awards to five students competing in the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
July 01, 2025
Anthony C. Smith Sr., director of the DoN HBCU/MI Program (left) and Lt. Cmdr. (retired) Raymond Guethler, an instructor of Practical Applications at the U.S. Naval Academy (right), stand with the recipients of this year’s Chief of Naval Research Scholarship Awards. (Photo courtesy of DoN HBCU/MI Program)

Boosting the Business of S&T: ONR to Host Industry Engagement Day on Aug. 28

To build new scientific partnerships, as well as strengthen existing collaborations to enhance warfighter readiness and lethality, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will host an Industry Engagement Day on Thursday, Aug. 28, at its headquarters at 875 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22203.
June 04, 2025

ONR Global TechSolutions Showcases Innovation at Modern Day Marine

United States Marines and government civilians convened at the 2025 Modern Day Marine (MDM) Expo along with academia and key industry partners during the week of April 29 - May 1 in Washington, DC.
May 21, 2025
ONR GLOBAL TechSolutions Fleet Engagement Coordinator MMN1 Fonanti Sapee speaks to ONR's Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus at Modern Day Marine 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Walls)

The 2025 GlobalX Innovation Challenge: AI Innovations for Maritime Security Launched

The U.S. Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global), in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of the GlobalX Innovation Joint Challenge: AI for Advancing Maritime Security. This nine-month international science challenge offers significant...
May 19, 2025
Global-X is a nine-month international science challenge that seeks revolutionary research through active worldwide cooperation.

Semper S&T: ONR Showcases Warfighter Lethality, Readiness at Modern Day Marine

ONR leaders gave remarks during Modern Day Marine, held April 29-May 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to the Marine Corps.
May 16, 2025
Vice Chief of Naval Research Brig. Gen. Simon Doran gives remarks during the "Requirements, Experimentation and Acquisitions" panel at Modern Day Marine at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells)

Bridging the Gap: The Critical role of Navy Scientists in Strengthening Operational Lethality

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is on a mission to strengthen U.S. naval capabilities by bridging the gap between scientists and warfighters who serve at sea. One of the ways the command does so is through the Scientist-to-Sea (S2S) program, which invites U.S. government and industry...
April 10, 2025
A warfighter views a beach landing of a Lighter, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo vehicle during a demonstration for scientist and engineers participating in the Office of Naval Research Global’s Scientist-to-Sea initiative. S2S provides an opportunity for stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of the naval operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jeff Parks)

Trilateral Engagement: Strengthening Naval Partnerships for Future Challenges

On April 3, 2025, the International Engagement Office (IEO) of the Office of Naval Research Global, successfully orchestrated the inaugural Trilateral Naval Capabilities and Science and Technology Talks, bringing together over 100 participants from across the globe.
April 03, 2025
Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby spoke to leaders from the Royal Australian Navy, the British Royal Navy and the U.S. Navy to discuss the long-standing partnership between the three navies and the continued integration and interoperability of their forces, at the inaugural tri-lateral Naval Capabilities and Science and Technology Talks, April 3, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Walls)

Cool Mission: ONR Aids Deployment of Data Buoys across Arctic Ocean

In January 2025, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) partnered with the 144th Airlift Squadron of the Alaska Air National Guard, the U.S. Interagency Arctic Buoy Program (USIABP) and the International Cooperative Engagement Program for Polar Research (ICE-PPR) to deploy meteorological and...
March 25, 2025
Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Cecil Dickerson, left, observes as Master Sgt. Tony Johnson, center, and Master Sgt. John Massi, all C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard’s 144th Airlift Squadron at JBER, deploy Ice Ball and CryOS buoys during an airdrop mission over the Arctic Ocean, Jan. 30, 2025. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Bellerive)

Engineering Excellence: Engineers with ONR Ties Elected to Renowned Scientific Academy

Three esteemed engineers with ties to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2025. NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government.
March 14, 2025
Dr. Marcelo Garcia. Garcia is one of three engineers with ties to the Office of Naval Research who have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2025. NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government. (Photo: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)