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ONR Director to Discuss Basic Research, STEM Education on NPR's 'Science Friday'
The Office of Naval Research's Dr. Michael Kassner, director of research, will discuss the Navy's efforts to support and increase the quality of basic research—and to grow the cadre of naval scientists and engineers—on a panel hosted by NPR’s Ira Flatow on "Talk of the Nation:Science Friday."
January 01, 2012
FY25 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) Education and Workforce Program
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) FY25 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) Education and Workforce Program
July 07, 2025
Taking the Heat: Navy Tests New Submarine Steam Suits
With guidance from ONR's TechSolutions Program, NAVSEA partnered with NCTRF to design a new steam suit for use on nuclear-powered submarines. The suit currently is being tested during at-sea drills on the USS Toledo.
April 11, 2017
Powerful Prediction: Finding a Better Way to Forecast Hurricane Strength
Researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research are compiling real-time ocean observations to help forecasters predict the strength of future tropical storms.
September 08, 2017
Using Virtual Reality, Artificial Limbs to 'CONVEY' the Power of STEM
ONR recently sponsored a series of STEM workshops, highlighting the science behind prosthetic limbs, for students whose parents are current or former military personnel.
September 05, 2017
Fitbit-style Prosthetics? Navy Developing 'Smart' Artificial Limbs
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring development of a “smart” artificial leg—equipped with special sensors to monitor gait, alert users to prosthetic wear and tear, and warn of potential infection risk.
October 04, 2017
Navy, Marine Corps Spotlight the Future of Amphibious, Autonomous Warfare
Autonomous vehicles, augmented reality systems and advanced wireless networks were among the technologies showcased during S2ME2 ANTX 2017.
May 04, 2017
Underwater Defense: New Ways to Protect Divers in the Deep
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring new research that may protect Navy divers from the underwater threat of oxygen toxicity.
October 26, 2017
Defining the Danger Zone: New Mapping Software Makes Live-Fire Training Safer
To better protect warfighters during live-fire training, ONR's TechSolutions program has sponsored the development of a new Google Maps-style software tool to map out training areas in great detail.
November 16, 2017