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Better Flights, With a Twist

When designing a rotary aircraft such as a helicopter or tilt-wing, engineers must strike a balance between the blade angle that works best for forward flight and the angle that works best for vertical flight.
February 07, 2005

Innovative Internships: SEAP Grooms the Future Naval Civilian Force

Representatives from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently spoke to students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) about the benefits of ONR's Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program during an outreach visit at Harrison High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
October 02, 2018

Vice Chief of Naval Research to Speak at 2020 Modern Day Marine Virtual Expo

Vice Chief of Naval Research Brig. Gen. Benjamin Watson will be a panelist at the 2020 Modern Day Marine Virtual Experience, to be held Sept. 22-24 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
September 17, 2020

ONR: Big Opportunities for Small Business at Navy Gold Coast

To maintain the technological superiority of the American warfighter, and build partnerships with small businesses, the Office of Naval Research last week attended the 27th annual Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event in San Diego.
September 02, 2015

Forum Pushes Warfighter Performance, Training to New Levels

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently hosted more than 100 experts for discussions on how science and technology can improve warfighter performance—and in the process assembled a panel of leading specialists that could transform training, experimentation and planning for Navy missions and operations.
January 01, 2014

New ONR Mobile App Available to Download, Including DoN Work Phones

A new mobile app from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is just a download away – expanding ONR’s reach to a wider and more diverse audience, and increasing awareness of its role within the Department of the Navy (DoN). The user-friendly “ONR” mobile app has been approved for downloads on DoN work phones, as well as the general public, giving access to ONR information to anyone who wants to learn more about naval science and technology. The “ONR” app is based on a similar mobile platform used for several years by the Department of the Air Force. It is free to anyone through Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Simply search for “Office of Naval Research” on your preferred platform. If downloading to a DoN work phone, tap the Flank Speed Comp Portal app on your GFE mobile device. Tap the Apps Menu, then scroll to categories. The “ONR” app is located in the reference category.
August 30, 2023

Golden Opportunity: Navy SBIR/STTR Spotlights Sponsored Tech at Gold Coast

The Department of the Navy (DoN) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs will unveil a first-of-its-kind SBIR/STTR Innovation Center at the 34th annual DoN Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event — slated for Sept. 6-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in California.
September 02, 2022

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

Advisory: ONR Hosts 'Tech Talks' on Facebook Beginning Sept. 15

The Office of Naval Research will host a series of open, interactive question-and-answer sessions on Facebook beginning Wednesday, Sept. 15. These online 'Tech Talk' events will highlight research areas being funded as part of the 2010 Chief of Naval Research Challenge this fall.
September 13, 2010

Investment in Midshipmen Boosts Naval S&T

Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy spend years sharpening their academic and leadership skills to prepare for duty. Now, the best and brightest of those midshipmen are advancing future naval research capabilities even before being commissioned and starting their first tour.
March 25, 2010