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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

The Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technological advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 55 countries, 634 institutions of higher learning and nonprofit institutions, and more than 960 industry partners. ONR, through its commands, including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., employs more than 3,800 people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contract personnel.