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Need for Speed: Meet Dr. Richard Carlin, ONR's Naval Accelerator
A former department head at the Office of Naval Research, Dr. Richard Carlin, now serves in a new leadership role at ONR—as its Naval Accelerator.
July 12, 2019
ONR funds basic science in support of counter-IED efforts
Basic research program aims to increase counter-IED predictive capabilities
November 14, 2005
Surf's Up!
Catching a wave is one thing. Actually harnessing one and making it somehow useful is quite another. But, that's exactly what engineers at Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) in New Jersey are doing, with Office of Naval Research's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding. The idea of using the...
May 01, 2001
Flight Deck Cleaning “Zamboni” Gives Navy Aircraft Carriers a Cleaner Wake
The Navy´s newest flight deck cleaning technology cuts grime with the power of a Zamboni and the environmental safety of clean running water.
April 22, 2009
ONR-Supported Scientist Earns 'Genius' Status from MacArthur Foundation
A scientist sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has won a “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation for his investigations into how the tiniest materials can improve electronics, medical devices and renewable energy—three critical areas for the Navy.
January 01, 2014
Analytics, Modeling and Simulation for Local and Regional Situation Awareness
Analytics, Modeling and Simulation for Local and Regional Situation Awareness supports the development of data, analytics, decision tools, and models to support combatant commands in comprehensive understanding of mission environments, together with modeling and simulation efforts to improve wargaming and exercises.
March 18, 2022
NavalX
NavalX is at the forefront of naval innovation, dedicated to leading the Department of the Navy's (DoN) innovation ecosystem and shaping its competitive advantage in a complex and constantly changing world. NavalX brings together a wide range of stakeholders to create a vibrant naval innovation ecosystem. Through this ecosystem, NavalX accelerates the development and transition of capabilities that address the critical needs of the Department of the Navy, ensuring that the Navy remains agile and adaptable.
March 18, 2022
Research and Development Opportunities for Small Biz with the Office of Naval Research
More than 225 representatives of technology-focused small businesses joined a webinar, Oct. 23, to learn the ins and outs of the contracting process for awards through the Office of Naval Research. The Office of Small Business (OSB) at ONR initiated the webinar with the help of Virginia PTAC, an APEX Accelerator program that is partially funded through the Department of Defense (DoD) and administered by George Mason University.
October 31, 2023