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ONR-Guided Technology Tracks Assets Inside of Ships
ONR sponsors work in advanced electronics, such as the Precise At-Sea Ship System for Indoor-Outdoor Navigation (PASSION), that ratchets up the Navy’s ability to keep thorough tabs on its environment. PASSION enables wireless position tracking of both the external and internal environment of naval vessels.
U.S. Navy's Patent Portfolio Ranked #1 Among Government Organizations Worldwide
Navy scientists lead their peers when it comes to newly patented discoveries and inventions, according to the 2010 Patent Power Scorecard published by the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Cognitive Neuroscientist Shares Psychology of Brain Function in ONR Lecture Series
Dr. Michael Posner, a cognitive neuroscientist and University of Oregon professor emeritus, will share how attention works and how it can be mapped in the brain during a lecture from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 31 at the Office of Naval Research.
ONR's Wall-Climbing 'Power' Tool Ratchets Up Fleet Week New York
The powered rope ascender, on display at Fleet Week New York 2010, allows warfighters to ascend and descend vertical surfaces at high speeds.
Eight ONR-funded Scientists Among Those Recognized by U.S. President
Of the 85 up-and-coming scientists and engineers receiving the 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Science & Engineering, eight helped to validate the Office of Naval Research's history of investing in innovators.
Software Program Boosts Sailors' Reading Skills 2 Grade Levels
To increase the capabilities and potential of new recruits, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has invested in a cutting-edge software program that improves the reading comprehension of its Sailors two grade levels after only 40 hours of study.
ONR Scientist Awarded for Fuel Cell Foresight
Dr. Richard Carlin, director of the Sea Warfare and Weapons Department in the Office of Naval Research (ONR), was honored with the 2010 Fuel Cell Seminar and Exposition Award on Oct. 19 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
Solving Science and Technology Challenges Requires Growing the Workforce, say leaders at Naval Partnership Conference
Some of the more pressing challenges facing the science and technology community may never be solved if more isn't done to develop the next generation of researchers, top Navy officials said Nov. 8 at the 2010 Office of Naval Research Partnership Conference.
Office of Naval Research Recalls Role in Vessel's Record-Breaking Deep-Sea Dive
On Jan. 23, 2010, the U.S. naval community marked the 50th anniversary of the Trieste's record-setting dive to 35,810 feet.
April Ceremony Will Honor ONR-funded Deep-sea Dive
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will mark the 50th anniversary of the historic deep-sea dive of the Trieste with an April ceremony at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.