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A Worthy Endeavor: Science at Sea
Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) mark another successful chapter in training new generations of scientists at sea today, as the research vessel Endeavor has returned to port in Narragansett, R.I., after its latest voyage.
October 31, 2013
Navy Seeking Academic Researchers for Two Faculty Programs
The Office of Naval Research is seeking applications from college and university professors for its 2014 Summer Faculty Research and Sabbatical Leave programs by noon on Dec. 6.
September 11, 2013
Cutting Consumption, Saving Lives: Fuel Cell Technology Proves Powerful in Demo
Technology developed for tactical generators under an Office of Naval Research (ONR) program recently demonstrated the ability to cut fuel use nearly in half compared to diesel systems currently powering forward-operating bases.
August 14, 2013
ONR Developing Digital Tutors for Future Naval Scientists, Engineers
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) today announced the next phase of an initiative to design affordable software to improve retention of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education among middle and high school students.
January 01, 2013
Intense: Navy, Civilian Planners Get Big Assist in Storm Predictions
New technology sponsored by ONR will be used to help Navy and civilian officials planf or stormy weather.
June 14, 2013
Researchers Wanted: Navy Accepting Applications for Two Faculty Programs
Longstanding partnerships between the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and academia have led to countless discoveries over the years, thanks in part to programs that invite guest researchers into Navy laboratories each year.
January 01, 2013
Recruiting Engineered Cells to Work for Warfighters
ONR today launched a collaborative initiative with university researchers focused on synthetic, or engineered, cells—part of a larger effort to use the smallest units of life to help Sailors and Marines execute their missions.
April 08, 2013
A Sight for Sore Eyes: New Accuracy for 60mm Mortars
The handheld mortar has long been a staple for the U.S. Marine Corps, and yesterday the weapon got a major boost as combat instructors at Marine Corps Base Quantico successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of a new mortar sight, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
November 06, 2013
Table Talk: The Ergonomics of Bombs at Sea
In an effort to stem work-related injuries and speed the assembly of munitions aboard aircraft carriers, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) spearheaded the development of a more efficient and ergonomic way to build bombs at sea, officials announced Nov. 6.
November 06, 2013
A Moving Experience: New Navy Transportation Tool Takes Off
In a significant advance for military transportation, a new web-based tool sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) brings an Expedia-like capability to Navy planners looking to move personnel or equipment around the world quickly and affordably.
August 05, 2013