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ONR-Sponsored Students Prep for FIRST Robotics Competition

Aimed at boosting young people’s interest in science and technology careers, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring a team of local high school students as they participate in a robotics competition March 5-6 in Washington, D.C..

January 01, 2010

Solar Energy Powers Marines on Battlefield

The Ground Renewable Expeditionary ENergy System (GREENS) is a 300-watt, photovoltaic/battery system -- powered by the sun -- that provides continuous power to Marines in the field.

December 07, 2009

Rocket Science Leads to Discovery About Whale Hearing

New scans are providing detailed three-dimensional replicas of a whale’s hearing anatomy using a breakthrough method developed by marine biologists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and the Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Readiness Division (N45).

November 23, 2009

Innovation in India Lecture

Seeking to promote the exchange of ideas in the global science and technology community, the Office of Naval Research recently hosted

October 29, 2009

ONR Announces New Director of Research

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today the appointment of a scholar with more than 37 years of experience in research and higher education as its director of research.

October 01, 2009

Desalination Technology Increases Naval Capabilities

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring the development of an innovative solution for generating potable water at twice the efficiency of current production for forces afloat, Marine Corps expeditionary forces and humanitarian missions ashore.

September 23, 2009

Advisory: Networking Infrastructure and Immersive Simulation Results Presented

On Sept. 24, the Naval Research Advisory Committee (NRAC) will brief the results of two recent studies, Future Naval Use of COTS Networking Infrastructure and Immersive Simulation for Marine Corps Small Unit Training.

August 24, 2009

Autonomous Underwater Robot Maintains Naval Commitment to Environment

As the U.S. Navy minimizes its dependence on foreign oil, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a front runner in supporting and bringing forth innovative solutions to fuel consumption challenges

August 24, 2009

JDMTP Reviews NMC Project Portfolio

The Navy Metalworking Center (NMC) presented its current and planned projects to the Metals Subpanel of the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) July 20-21 at Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

August 12, 2009

Top Students Compete in Finals of the 12th International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition

Thirty teams of high school and college students from around the world have been gathered in San Diego this week for the 12th International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Competition, sponsored by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Foundation and the Office of...

July 31, 2009