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U.S. Navy Sails by Competition for Number, Quality of Patents

A laser with the potential to jam heat-seeking missiles and sniff out chemicals is one of 358 technologies patented by the U.S. Navy in 2012, helping the service dominate the government category in an annual ranking of patent portfolios published Oct. 23.

November 07, 2013

New Virtual Immersive Trainer Will Help Make Marines and Sailors of the Future

Chief of Naval Research Rear Admiral William E. Landay III has announced the funding of a $1.3-million

April 05, 2007

Students to Compete in National SeaPerch Competition at Drexel University

Middle school and high school students will compete in the National SeaPerch Competition sponsored by the Office of Naval Research in May 2011.

May 19, 2011

Welcome Aboard, Capt. Van Poots! ONR Reserve Component Has New Commander

The Office of Naval Research Reserve Component saw its new commander sworn in Feb. 22—Capt. Michael Van Poots, a decorated submarine officer and naval engineer.

February 24, 2021

Chief of Naval Research to Tout STEM Initiatives on Fox News Show

The Department of the Navy’s chief of naval research will appear on a Fox News program Nov. 9.

November 07, 2011

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.

April 20, 2010

Aviator Gears Up for Service as 24th Chief of Naval Research

Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder will become the 24th chief of naval research in a change of command ceremony Nov. 17 at the Washington Navy Yard.

October 17, 2011

New Study Will Help Researchers Change Face of Military Training

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) this week launched a study that could lead to breakthroughs in creating the next-generation of avatars, robots and other human surrogates for military training.

January 27, 2015

Autonomy, Advanced Materials in Focus as ONR, Indian Scientists Meet

Answering the call to help build and strengthen international partnerships, the Office of Naval Research and ONR Global have increased scientific cooperation with the Indian government in recent weeks.

September 10, 2015

Investment in Midshipmen Boosts Naval S&T

Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy spend years sharpening their academic and leadership skills to prepare for duty. Now, the best and brightest of those midshipmen are advancing future naval research capabilities even before being commissioned and starting their first tour.

March 25, 2010