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Dr. Thomas C. Fu

The Executive Director, Office of Naval Research is responsible for oversight of the coordination, execution and promotion of science and technology for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
March 18, 2022

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

ONR Names New Executive Director for Acquisition Management

The Office of Naval Research tapped Rick ONeil, recently elevated to the Senior Executive Service, to manage its Acquisition Department and the thousands of grants, contracts and other transactions ONR has with research institutions and industry around the world in the constant pursuit of innovation.
June 06, 2013

Cold Front: ONR Researchers Explore Arctic Land and Sea at Navy ICEX

As the Navy’s Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 winds to a close, officials at the Office of Naval Research reported new scientific research that will enhance our understanding of, and ability to safely operate in, Arctic maritime environments.
March 30, 2016

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

'Tech Talk' with Keith Hammack

In this transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online series, Tech Talk, deputy manager Keith Hammack answers questions about ONR's autonomous ground vehicles.
January 01, 2010

Advancing Autonomy: Students Compete for International Maritime Dominance

Fifteen teams from three continents met on the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii, last week for the 2018 Maritime RobotX Challenge, co-sponsored by ONR.
December 19, 2018

In an Uncertain World, Navy Needs Science and Technology Collaboration, Chief Says

Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder announced Oct. 24 that the Office of Naval Research will bring together Navy, Marine Corps, industry and academia on a quarterly basis, starting in 2013.
October 24, 2012

Global-X Challenge awards over $1 million

The international science challenge launched by the Office of Naval Research Global selects four teams with revolutionary concepts.
January 01, 2020

A New Defense for Navy Ships: Protection from Cyber Attacks

The U.S. Navy is developing the RHIMES system, a cyber protection system designed to make its shipboard mechanical and electrical control systems resilient to cyber attacks.
September 17, 2015