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Navy Researchers Seek to Improve Weather Prediction for Global Operations

The Office of Naval Research’s ocean research is yielding enhanced weather and ocean prediction models that help Navy leaders understand how to route ships around the globe safely, reducing fuel consumption and avoiding ice flows.
June 07, 2012

Navy Opportunity Forum Promotes Small Business Energy Innovation

Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder will be the keynote luncheon speaker June 4 at the Navy Opportunity Forum, discussing the Navy’s investment in small businesses.
June 04, 2012

ONR to Showcase Futuristic Technologies at Fleet Week New York

The Office of Naval Research is featuring some of its cutting-edge technologies and project-based educational outreach tools at Fleet Week New York May 23-30.
May 21, 2012

Undersea Warriors, Undersea Medicine: The Future Force

A video, released May 15, highlights how Office of Naval Research (ONR) scientists are working with medical experts to protect America’s undersea warriors.
May 15, 2012

Got a Pirate Problem? There's Even an App for That

The Office of Naval Research's International Collaborative Development for Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness was one of 14 projects selected by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics to receive $1 million awards beginning this fall through the...
May 14, 2012

ONR Awarding Scholarship Money to Top Students at Science Competition

Top students in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) competition will be awarded scholarship prizes from the Office of Naval Research.
May 10, 2012

New ONR Program Aims to Develop Solid-State Laser Weapons for Ships

The Office of Naval Research will host an industry day May 16 to provide the research and development community information about the Solid-State Laser Technology Maturation Program.
May 08, 2012

ONR Researcher Tapped for Role in National Materials Genome Initiative

The Office of Naval Research's Dr. Julie Christodoulou, division director of naval materials in the Sea Warfare and Weapons department, became one of three co-deputy chairs of the National Science and Technology Council’s Subcommittee for the Materials Genome Initiative.
May 08, 2012

Get Your Rotor Runnin': ONR-sponsored Flexrotor Program Takes off for Next Phase

The Office of Naval Research is awarding a phase II contract to Aerovel Corp. to develop flight controls for the Flexrotor vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
April 30, 2012

Nation's Future STEM Professionals Gather at D.C. Event

ONR will engage with students, families and teachers at the USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C.
April 26, 2012