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As the use of improvised explosive devices (IED) continues to grow globally, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is exploring physical and social sciences to counter the threat.

On November 27, the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) honored two engineers who patented a nondestructive method for detecting flaws and anomalies in composite materials. Rear Admiral William E. Landay, Chief of Naval Research, presented the 2006 Vice Admiral Harold G. Bowen Award to Dr. Colin P. Ratcliffe and Dr. Roger M. Crane for their “Nondestructive Method for Detecting Structural Anomalies in Composites,” also known as Structural Irregularity and Damage Evaluation Routine or SIDER (U.S. Patent 6,799,126).

The results are in for the recent Naval Horizons student essay contest, organized by the Naval STEM Coordination Office, which is located at the Office of Naval Research.

The process of locating and installing attachments and structural penetrations is very time intensive and has a substantial impact on the cost and schedule of the outfitting of Navy warships, particularly in submarines.

On Sept. 3, ASN RDA James Geurts announced the creation of Tech Bridges, a partnership between ONR and the Naval Expeditions (NavalX) Agility Office.

Scott Bewley, NavalX’s deputy director of business operations, gave a presentation about his organization at the 2024 Naval Science and Technology (S&T)/Combat Systems/Technology, Systems and Ships Symposium in Arlington, Virginia.

Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard has received a grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to employ his tele-presence technology comprising advanced robotics and high-bandwidth ship-to-shore communications in support of ocean exploration and STEM education.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced that it has contributed a video to be showcased in the Ocean News Kiosk at the new Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Sant Ocean Hall exhibit, scheduled to open to the public on September 27, 2008.

ONR continues its 75-year-old commitment to fostering innovation with the sponsorship of a Stanford University-based academic center formally launching next week.

Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced a new program Oct. 22 to optimize tactical handheld technology for quick decision-making in the field.