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More than Play: Can Video Games Train Sailors and Marines?

An ONR-sponsored researcher has partnered with a video game company to build a customized game that measures factors thought to boost human learning and cognition.
January 01, 2017

For the Birds: New Prediction Method Sheds Brighter Light on Flight

ONR-sponsored researchers found a new way to precisely measure the vortices created by birds’ wings during flight, shedding greater light on how these creatures produce enough lift to fly.
March 27, 2017

Battle Blimps: ONR-Sponsored STEM Contest Shows Creativity of Student Engineers

The Office of Naval Research recently sponsored the Defend the Republic STEM competition at George Mason University in Virginia. The contest featured lighter-than-air vehicles, also called blimps.
August 01, 2024

ONR Names New Executive Director for Acquisition Management

The Office of Naval Research tapped Rick ONeil, recently elevated to the Senior Executive Service, to manage its Acquisition Department and the thousands of grants, contracts and other transactions ONR has with research institutions and industry around the world in the constant pursuit of innovation.
June 06, 2013

On the Surface: ONR SCOUT Showcases Unmanned Surface Vehicle Capability on the Water

In an effort to increase the range and detection of various unmanned surface vessels (USVs), the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a unique demonstration event off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
October 11, 2022

Diamond in the Rough…and on the Chip

In these tense times, the ability to continuously
January 01, 2003

ONR Grantee Included in 2006 Scientific American 50 List

The Office of Naval Research congratulates Dr. David J. Wineland of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an ONR grantee who has been named as one of the Scientific American 50 for 2006. The December 2006 issue of Scientific American magazine lists the 50 American technology and policy leaders who have been selected for this year´s recognition.
November 16, 2006

ONR Outranks Peers in 2011 'Best Places to Work' Survey

The Office of Naval Research led the Navy's subcomponent agencies in the 2011 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.
November 23, 2011

Navy Develops Power Engineering Curriculum with Universities Across U.S.

An Office of Naval Research (ONR)-supported enterprise is bringing sweeping changes to electric power and energy education at universities throughout the country.
February 19, 2013

Meeting of the Minds: ONR Hosts Roundtable with Present, Past CNRs

ONR recently held a roundtable hosted by current Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby and featuring eight former CNRs.
August 16, 2021