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Advisory: ONR Hosts 'Tech Talks' on Facebook Beginning Sept. 15

For Immediate Release: Sep 13, 2010
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ARLINGTON, Va.—Harnessing the power of social media, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will host a series of open, interactive question-and-answer sessions on Facebook beginning Sept. 15. These online events, or 'Tech Talks,' will highlight research areas being funded as part of the 2010 Chief of Naval Research Challenge this fall.

WHAT: In 30-minute sessions hosted weekly on Wednesdays, ONR subject matter experts will answer questions submitted by general audiences on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/officeofnavalresearch) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/usnavyresearch). Sessions will focus on six ONR science and technology program areas expected to award $100,000 in research grants this winter.

WHO AND WHEN:

  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Sept. 15
    Tech Talk: Measurement Technologies for High-Noise Environments
    Expert: Kurt Yankaskas, program manager, ONR's Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Program | Transcript
  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Sept. 22
    Tech Talk: Enhanced Perception System for Autonomous Ground Navigation
    Expert: Keith Hammack, deputy manager, ONR's Maneuver Thrust research area | Transcript
  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Sept. 28
    Tech Talk: Flow Noise Mitigation by Fish
    Expert: Dr. Michael Traweek, program officer, ONR's Maritime Sensing Team | Transcript
  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Oct. 6
    Tech Talk: Chlorine-Resistant Seawater Reverse Osmosis Membranes
    Expert: Dr. Paul Armistead, program officer, ONR's Functional Polymeric and Organic Materials Program | Trancript
  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Oct. 13 - CANCELED
    Tech Talk: Compressive Sensing in Urban Warfare
    Experts: Dr. Rabinder Madan, program officer, ONR's Networked Sensing and Signal Processing Program
  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Oct. 20
    Tech Talk: Stem2Stern: Building a Future Force of Scientists and Engineers Through Education
    Expert: Dr. Michael Kassner, director, ONR's Department of Research | Transcript
  • 11 a.m., EST, Wednesday, Oct. 27
    Tech Talk: FAQs About ONR’s Small Business Innovation Research Program Contracts
    Expert: Tracy Frost, program manager, ONR's Small Business Innovation Research Program | Transcript
  • CHANGED: 11 a.m., EST, Thursday, Nov. 4
    Tech Talk: Directed Energy in Maritime Environments
    Expert: Quentin Saulter, program manager, ONR's Directed Energy Program

WHERE: Your nearest Internet-enabled computer or mobile handheld device.

CONTACT: Peter Vietti, ONR Corporate Strategic Communications; (703) 696-5031; onrcsc@onr.navy.mil

About the Office of Naval Research

This year, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) marks its 80th anniversary. For 80 years, ONR — including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory — has been a leader in advancing American naval warfighter readiness and dominance through innovations in science and technology for the Navy and Marine Corps. Today, ONR’s continued dedication to providing the Fleet and Force with the technological edge is catalyzing the advancement and delivery of combat systems, sensors, weapons, materials, robotic and autonomous systems and numerous other state-of-the-art, naval platforms and capabilities.