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Chief of Naval Research to Tout STEM Initiatives on Fox News Show

For Immediate Release: Nov 07, 2011
By Grace Jean, Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, Va.—The Department of the Navy’s chief of naval research will appear on a Fox News program Nov. 9.

Rear Adm. Nevin Carr, who heads the Office of Naval Research (ONR), will speak about the Navy’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives on “Defcon-3,” an online news show that broadcasts weekly from Fox studios in New York.

Facing a growing shortage of U.S. scientists and engineers, the Navy and Marine Corps are investing in programs to boost students’ interest in STEM subjects. More than half of the naval science and technology work force will be eligible for retirement by 2020. ONR is responsible for guiding the services’ STEM education and outreach efforts aimed at replenishing the talent pool.

“Defcon-3,” hosted by Fox News National Security Analyst Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland, airs live on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. EST. Watch the show at live.foxnews.com.

About the Office of Naval Research

This year, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) marks its 80th anniversary. For 80 years, ONR — including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory — has been a leader in advancing American naval warfighter readiness and dominance through innovations in science and technology for the Navy and Marine Corps. Today, ONR’s continued dedication to providing the Fleet and Force with the technological edge is catalyzing the advancement and delivery of combat systems, sensors, weapons, materials, robotic and autonomous systems and numerous other state-of-the-art, naval platforms and capabilities.