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Two ONR-supported scientists awarded the prestigious 2012 Kavli Prize for nanoscience and neuroscience.

Twelve researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research were recently honored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recognition.

The Office of Naval Research's Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics program supports basic atomic, molecular and quantum (AMQ) physics research to advance navigation, timekeeping, and sensing technology, particularly in the maritime environment.

The ONR 33 NEPTUNE Program is a two-year pilot program providing funding to five universities, the U.S. Naval Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School. Its goals are to help the Navy and Marine Corps discover ways to improve energy conservation, generate renewable energy and implement energy-efficient technologies—while giving active-duty military, military students and veterans the chance to immerse themselves in university-level research.

ONR's Chief of Naval Research, Dr. Rachel Riley, leads a team of senior science and technology advisors in the development of technologies for the future naval fleet.

Navy scientists lead their peers when it comes to newly patented discoveries and inventions, according to the 2010 Patent Power Scorecard published by the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global, ONR’s international arm, welcomed new leadership today, as Capt. Andy “Big Tuna” Berner was sworn in as the new ONR Global commanding officer during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Berner takes over for Capt. Matthew Farr. Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus served as presiding officer of the change-of-command ceremony, as well as presenter of awards. “Learning from our partners and allies around the globe is critical to our mission of innovating for the Sailors and Marines we have the privilege of serving,” said Rothenhaus. “Thanks to the partnerships initiated by ONR Global, our Sailors and Marines have access to the latest naval research and development from around the world.” The mission of ONR Global is to strengthen the Department of the Navy’s partnerships with strategic allies around the world. The command’s origins began 80 years ago in London, England, its current headquarters. Through educational outreach, research sponsorships and collaboration with allied fleets/force commands, ONR Global is addressing the current and future needs of Sailors and Marines by cultivating, sponsoring and discovering innovation at home and abroad.

Develop technologies for Naval Strike Group Training and Assessment.

See a list of the 2012 recipients of the U.S. Department of the Navy's Young Investigator Program.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced five energy goals at the Naval Energy Forum in Oct. 14-15, an event co-hosted by the Office of Naval Research and the Navy's Task Force Energy.