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Radio, Active: ONR Celebrates Big Results from Tiny Transistor
Officials at the Office of Naval Research gathered Dec. 14 to celebrate the anniversary of the transistor.
January 01, 2012
World-Famous Undersea Explorer and Archeologist Returns to ONR Roots
Perhaps most recognized for recovering the wreck of the RMS TITANIC, deep-sea explorer and underwater archaeologist Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D., returned to his roots at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Navy’s premier destination for the best and the brightest to perform cutting-edge research
March 04, 2009
Putting the Smarts at the Sharp End of the Spear
The United States Navy and Marine Corps are an expeditionary team. Thus they operate in the littorals-in the sea and on the land along the coastline. Expeditionary work takes a very different set of operational capabilities from those needed in blue-water fleet operations. The Navy must bring in the...
May 22, 2001
ONR Global to Open Office in Prague on Feb. 26
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) reached an agreement to establish an ONR Global liaison office in Prague, Czech Republic, on Feb. 26.
February 05, 2010
More than a Feeling: ONR Investigates 'Spidey Sense' for Sailors and Marines
Hunches are 50-50 propositions, but Navy researchers want to know if those facing the unexpected in the heat of battle can be trained to guess right more often than not.
January 01, 2014
ONR Honored as Go-To Institution for STEM Education
The Office of Naval Research earned the 2012 ASM Materials Education Foundation's 2012 Pacesetter Award.
October 09, 2012
ONR Scientist Generates 'Mud Power' for NPR Radio Audience
Dr. Linda Chrisey, a leading scientist at the Office of Naval Research, discussed how researchers are generating electricity from bacteria found in mud and wastewater during National Public Radio's recent "Science Friday" segment.
January 01, 2010
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.
January 01, 2011
Innovation Acceleration: Navy Speeds Up Contracts for Small Business Partners
To solicit a wide range of potential small business partners, the U.S. Navy’s Small Business Innovation Research program is today announcing its expanded funding opportunity in a Broad Agency Announcement.
September 24, 2019
Bridging Innovation and Capability: ONR, NavalX and Tech Bridges
On Sept. 3, ASN RDA James Geurts announced the creation of Tech Bridges, a partnership between ONR and the Naval Expeditions (NavalX) Agility Office.
September 04, 2019