News Releases
Sea Science: Navy Task Force Promotes Increased Knowledge of Ocean Environment
At the Oceans 2018 conference, the chief of naval research discussed Task Force Ocean, a program designed to reinvigorate the Navy’s commitment to ocean sciences.
Building Morale: Navy Trademark Office Delivers Proceeds to the Navy MWR
The Navy Trademark Licensing Office transferred more than $1 million—for the first time—to the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program, a quality-of-life program for Sailors and their families.
Innovative Internships: SEAP Grooms the Future Naval Civilian Force
Representatives from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently spoke to students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) about the benefits of ONR's Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program during an outreach visit at Harrison High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
ONR Delivers Capability to Navy Divers
ONR TechSolutions and industry partners have created a new tool called the Scuba Binary Dive Application (SBDA) 100 to digitally plan, record and report dive-profile information.
Freeze Fighter: Warmer Wetsuit Will Increase Navy Dive Time
To protect U.S. Navy divers operating in freezing conditions, ONR is sponsoring work to design a wetsuit mirroring the insulating properties of animal blubber, allowing divers to swim in frozen waters for longer periods of time.
Navy, Carnegie Mellon Enter Education Partnership
The Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory and Carnegie Mellon University have entered into an Education Partnership Agreement to encourage and strengthen studies in the scientific disciplines.
Diving Deep: Engineering, Science Students Face Off in Underwater Competition
Nearly 50 high school and university teams faced off at the 2018 International RoboSub Competition at San Diego’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific.
Vital Signs: High-Tech, Portable Health Monitor Treats Warfighters and Civilians
An ONR-sponsored technology designed to treat injured warfighters on the battlefield is proving its worth to civilian emergency-response teams.
Ready Player One: Video Games and the Navy Future Force
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring work to determine if computer games can help Navy recruits find military jobs they’ll enjoy and turn into long-term careers.
Building the Future, One RoboBoat at a Time
Teams of students representing six countries tested their engineering skills by developing autonomous boats during the 11th annual International RoboBoat Competition, held June 18-24 in Daytona Beach, Florida.