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ADVISORY: Office of Naval Research Lecture Series to Feature Navy Scientists

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will host a lecture series featuring Navy researchers and scientists who hold scientific or professional positions.

February 16, 2011

ONR's Virtual Submarine Program Aims to Spark Kids' Interest in Science

U.S. students are gaining hands-on experience operating a simulated submarine as part of an Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Team Submarine initiative to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

February 10, 2011

ONR Develops New Acquisition Model for Delivering Information to the Fleet

To rapidly develop a new way to deliver information to the fleet, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has created a unique acquisition approach that developers will outline at the Feb. 22-24 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) conference in Miami.

February 10, 2011

Two ONR Scientists Honored for Achievements in Science and Technology

Two Office of Naval Research (ONR) scientists received awards at the ONR Unmanned Systems Technology Review on Jan. 24 for their outstanding contributions to naval science and technology (S&T).

February 07, 2011

ONR's TechSolutions Moves Aircraft Launch Bulletins into Digital Age

The Catapult Capacity Selector Valve (CSV) Calculator, part of an Office of Naval Research TechSolutions effort, could eventually eliminate the need for paper-bound launch bulletins.

February 07, 2011

Office of Naval Research Website Wins Site of the Year Award

An international provider of Web content and portal solutions announced Feb. 1 that the Office of Naval Research (ONR) was named the best government website in its North American Site of the Year for 2011 contest.

February 01, 2011

ONR's TechSolutions Providing SEALs with New Glasses That Change Lens Color on the Fly

The Office of Naval Research's TechSolutions department is set to deliver to Navy Special Warfare Command personnel later this year new protective eyewear that will eliminate the need for warfighters to stop to change out colored lenses to accommodate differences in light levels.

January 27, 2011

ONR, Marine Corps Save Dollars and Lives with Alternative Energy at Forward Operating Bases

See how the the Office of Naval Research and elements within the Marine Corps have successfully demonstrated their goal to reduce petroleum and energy usage in remote locations in Afghanistan.

January 26, 2011

Office of Naval Research Achieves Milestone With Free Electron Laser Program

Scientists at Los Alamos National Lab, N.M., have achieved a remarkable breakthrough with the Office of Naval Research's Free Electron Laser (FEL) program, demonstrating an injector capable of producing the electrons needed to generate megawatt-class laser beams for the Navy's next-generation weapon...

January 19, 2011

ONR Showcases Technology Priorities at Surface Navy Symposium

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) showcased a number of technologies Jan. 11-13 at the annual Surface Navy Association (SNA) symposium that could influence the total ownership cost of surface ships as well as enhance warfighting capabilities.

January 14, 2011