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Twelve researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research were recently honored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recognition.

Two ONR-supported scientists awarded the prestigious 2012 Kavli Prize for nanoscience and neuroscience.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition honored the team with the 2011 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award, citing the team’s work to significantly advance the EM Railgun launcher technology.

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).

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 Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today that it has enacted a new policy aimed at streamlining the application and submission process for grants and cooperative agreements.

A U.S. Marine and Coast Guardsman each recently received a Chief of Naval Research (CNR) Award for Excellence in Intelligent Autonomous Systems from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global, ONR’s international arm, welcomed new leadership today, as Capt. Andy “Big Tuna” Berner was sworn in as the new ONR Global commanding officer during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Berner takes over for Capt. Matthew Farr. Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus served as presiding officer of the change-of-command ceremony, as well as presenter of awards. “Learning from our partners and allies around the globe is critical to our mission of innovating for the Sailors and Marines we have the privilege of serving,” said Rothenhaus. “Thanks to the partnerships initiated by ONR Global, our Sailors and Marines have access to the latest naval research and development from around the world.” The mission of ONR Global is to strengthen the Department of the Navy’s partnerships with strategic allies around the world. The command’s origins began 80 years ago in London, England, its current headquarters. Through educational outreach, research sponsorships and collaboration with allied fleets/force commands, ONR Global is addressing the current and future needs of Sailors and Marines by cultivating, sponsoring and discovering innovation at home and abroad.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced five energy goals at the Naval Energy Forum in Oct. 14-15, an event co-hosted by the Office of Naval Research and the Navy's Task Force Energy.

ONR Global joined the international scientific community at the OCEANS 11 IEEE Santander Conference from June 6-9, 2011 in Spain.