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Naval Science and Technology Conference to Highlight Solutions to Warfighter Challenges

For Immediate Release: Oct 28, 2010

By ONR Corporate Strategic Communications

ARLINGTON, Va. – To expand collaboration and initiatives, the 2010 Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Partnership Conference, to be held Nov. 8-10, will explore a wide range of cutting-edge solutions from autonomous systems to countering improvised explosive devices.

Hosted by the Office of Naval Research, the three-day event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Va., and will feature a lineup of dynamic senior military leaders.

“Delivering technology solutions that address the complex challenges facing our Sailors and Marines requires consistent cooperation and the exchange of ideas,” said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Nevin Carr. “This conference is about collaboration and partnerships that can lead to solid returns for those on the frontlines.”

In addition to Carr, featured speakers include Under Secretary of the Navy Robert Work; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead; and Lt. Gen. George Flynn, USMC, director, Marine Corps Combat Development Command.

Other focus areas at the conference include: Doing Business with ONR; Directed Energy; Warfighter Performance; Information Dominance; Expeditionary and Irregular Warfare; Power and Energy; Fighting at Hypervelocity and Light Speed; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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.