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Underwater Cameras Give Teams New Look at SeaPerch National Challenge
Middle and high school students got an underwater view of their SeaPerch robots as they raced through obstacle courses during the fourth annual SeaPerch National Challenge held May 17 in Hattiesburg, Miss.
Engineering Excellence: Engineers with ONR Ties Elected to Renowned Scientific Academy
Three esteemed engineers with ties to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2025. NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government.
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.
Twelve Finalists Share More Than $1 Million in ONR STEM Challenge Funding
The Office of Naval Research announced the winners of the 2011 Sponsoring Scholars in Science challenge Dec. 15, 2011.
More Power to You: Marines Boost Energy, Lighten Load
In an effort to move toward increased energy independence in the field, Marines used a wearable solar-powered system to extend the battery life of crucial electronic devices during a recent field exercise, officials announced Oct. 30.
A Worthy Endeavor: Science at Sea
Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) mark another successful chapter in training new generations of scientists at sea today, as the research vessel Endeavor has returned to port in Narragansett, R.I., after its latest voyage.
From Tanks to Tumors
What does remote sensing for camouflaged enemy ground vehicles have to do with breast cancer diagnosis? By next year, perhaps plenty. Both find threats in hidden in innocent clutter. The Office of Naval Research's newly developed 200 channel hyperspectral remote sensing capability — modeled on the...
ONR Goes Back to School to Open New Pathways Into Science Education
Enlisting the aid of experts from the Office of Naval Research (ONR), a Maryland-based nonprofit rolled out a series of educational science competitions for area middle and high school students on Sept. 17.
Marine Corps Lightens its Load with Office of Naval Research Technology
At the joint meeting of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), held 26 January 2009, ONR showcased current and future technology investments aimed at providing lighter load solutions for Marine Corps warfighters.
Battling the Barnacle (and other ship-fouling critters)
By Gail Cleere, Office of Naval Research For as long as we’ve been building boats and putting them in the water, we’ve been battling those pesky little ocean critters that want to attach themselves to our boats for a free ride. The ubiquitous, determined barnacle — not to mention tubeworms, oysters...