News Releases
NAVSEA Chief Engineer Presents ONR's Next Distinguished Lecture
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will host its next distinguished lecturer Dec. 13 with a narrative that involves a torpedoed ship and global intrigue.
January 01, 2011
ONR Goes Back to School to Open New Pathways Into Science Education
Enlisting the aid of experts from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), a Maryland-based nonprofit rolled out a series of educational science competitions for area middle and high school students on Sept. 17.
January 01, 2011
ONR to Award More Than $175,000 in Scholarships at International Science Fair
ONR will award 22 scholarships to high school students at the International Science and Engineering Fair on May 8-13 in Los Angeles.
January 01, 2011
ONR-funded Anti-Submarine Warfare Trainer Team Recognized for Improving Aircrew's Skills
The P-3 Aircrew Tactical Team Trainer (PACT3), developed with funding from ONR, will be honored June 22 for improving anti-submarine warfare skills.
January 01, 2011
ONR Celebrates 65 Years of Pioneering Science and Technology
The Office of Naval Research marked its 65th anniversary with a commemorative timeline storyboard Aug. 1, 2011.
January 01, 2011
Meeting the 'Challenge': Office of Naval Research Funds New Projects
The Office of Naval Research has selected five new basic research projects for significant funding, officials announced Dec. 13.
January 01, 2011
ONR-Funded Young Investigators Featured in Popular Science Magazine's 'Brilliant 10' List
Popular Science magazine has selected two ONR-funded scientists to its annual “Brilliant 10” listing in a print edition available Sept. 29.
January 01, 2011
MLD Test Moves Navy a Step Closer to Lasers for Ship Self-Defense
The Office of Naval Research and its industry partner on April 6 successfully tested a solid-state, high-energy laser (HEL) from a surface ship, which disabled a small target vessel.
January 01, 2011
ONR-funded Researchers Among Popular Science Magazine's 'Brilliant 10'
Dubbed the "Brilliant 10" by Popular Science, two researchers on the magazine's recently released 2010 list of top young scientists have received funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
December 21, 2010
Navy Sets New World Record With Latest Electromagnetic Railgun Demo
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) achieved a milestone Dec. 10 when it successfully conducted a world-record 33 megajoule shot of the Electromagnetic Railgun at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
December 10, 2010