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Mine Mission: Marine Corps Looks to Boost Mine Countermeasure Capabilities
At the Technical Concept Experiment 23.2, held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, ONR showcased multiple systems designed to enhance the Marine Corps’ capability in carrying out amphibious operations — including explosive hazard defeat/mine countermeasures as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Virtual Reality, Real Ingenuity
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently helped solve a simple, yet serious, problem facing Marines deployed overseas: How do you train on weapons systems when live-fire training opportunities and ammunition are at a premium? With ingenuity, virtual reality, and a blowtorch.
Navy Knowledge Advances; Arctic Ocean Ice Retreats
Scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) revealed today the latest findings from a study on Arctic sea ice—with one expert noting that summer sea ice levels could potentially fall to zero before the end of this century.
White House Lauds ONR-funded Researchers for Early Success
Focusing on undersea vehicles that have fish-like sensations, advanced ship design and more, four scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on Dec. 23 learned they will receive the nation’s highest honor for young scientists and engineers.
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.
Office of Naval Research Confirms Lineup of Speakers for STEM Conference
The Office of Naval Research confirms more than 30 speakers for the 2011 Naval STEM Forum.
Innovating IAS: DoN Releases Strategy for Accelerating Autonomy, AI Development
ONR and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation have published the Naval Intelligent Autonomous Systems Strategy, which sets a new course for how the Navy and Marine Corps will synchronize and carry out autonomy and artificial intelligence efforts across naval unmanned systems.
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.
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.
Disaster Relief: How Can AI Improve Humanitarian Assistance?
On Aug. 2-3, ONR co-hosted a workshop discussing how artificial intelligence could be used to improve humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.