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ONR Announces Multimillion-Dollar 'STEM Grand Challenge'

Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Nevin Carr announced an incentive plan to award up to $8 million for ideas aimed at boosting K-12 education in the sciences during a June 15-16 conference in Alexandria, Va.

June 15, 2011

ONR Sharpens the Edge to Fight Terrorism International Expert Delivers Lecture on Al-Qaeda

Capturing new insight into how Al-Qaeda operates was the order of the day at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), as internationally recognized Al-Qaeda expert, Dr. Jarret Brachman spoke to ONR researchers on April 14, 2009.

April 14, 2009

Keeping it Real: Virtual Trainer Upgrades Boost Shipboard Flight Ops

Sailors responsible for directing the movement of helicopters aboard ships have a new, more authentic training tool sponsored by ONR TechSolutions.

October 23, 2013

A Sight for Sore Eyes: New Accuracy for 60mm Mortars

The handheld mortar has long been a staple for the U.S. Marine Corps, and yesterday the weapon got a major boost as combat instructors at Marine Corps Base Quantico successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of a new mortar sight, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

November 06, 2013

Media Advisory: Office of Naval Research Introduces a Mobile Science & Technology Lab at TechEnterprise 2004

The Office of Naval Research will host a media preview and blessing ceremony August 17 for the

August 13, 2004

U.S. Research Vessel Winds Down Visit to Vietnam as Part of Joint Oceanographic Research Program

Owned by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, R/V Roger Revelle, an auxiliary general purpose oceanographic research vessel (AGOR 28), arrived in Vietnam on June 22. Its visit highlights partnership between ONR and the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology as part of a five-year research endeavor.

June 27, 2012

ONR Kicks Off Fall Lecture Series by Addressing Dwindling Number of U.S. Engineers

ARLINGTON, Va.—The Office of Naval Research (ONR) launched its fall Distinguished Lecture Series on Sept. 21 at its headquarters with a presentation addressing the shortfall of engineers in the United States. Dr. James J. Duderstadt, president emeritus and professor of science and engineering at the...

September 23, 2011

Students to Compete in National SeaPerch Competition at Drexel University

Middle school and high school students will compete in the National SeaPerch Competition sponsored by the Office of Naval Research in May 2011.

May 19, 2011

See the Future: Naval EXPO Coming to Washington, D.C.

For the first time ever, the general public will be admitted free to the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO general exhibit hall—able to see the Electromagnetic Railgun, an autonomous swarmboat, a firefighting robot and much more.

January 29, 2015

Capt. David Murray

Capt. David Murray is the assistant chief of naval research at the Office of Naval Research.

January 18, 2022