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Engineering Excellence: Engineers with ONR Ties Elected to Renowned Scientific Academy
Three esteemed engineers with ties to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2025. NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government.
March 14, 2025
Powerful Patents: Navy Outranks All Government Agencies in Yearly Report
For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Navy leads the government in an annual ranking of patent portfolios.
July 30, 2015
A Sharper Look: ONR Researcher Wins Prize for Satellite Imaging Work
For research that could provide warfighters with extremely accurate digital images, a mathematician sponsored by the Office of Naval Research won the prestigious Longuet-Higgins Prize.
July 01, 2015
A Worthy Endeavor: Science at Sea
Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) mark another successful chapter in training new generations of scientists at sea today, as the research vessel Endeavor has returned to port in Narragansett, R.I., after its latest voyage.
October 31, 2013
Navy to Begin Tests on Electromagnetic Railgun Prototype Launcher
The first industry-built Electromagentic Railgun prototype launcher will undergo government evaluation.
January 01, 2012
Winners to Share $1 Million Prize in Office of Naval Research Challenge
The Office of Naval Research announced Feb. 28 that it selected 10 finalists from its Chief of Naval Research (CNR) Challenge, which was featured at the organization's recent science and technology conference.
February 28, 2011
Office of Naval Research Showcases Technologies at Sea-Air-Space Expo
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will display some of its newest technologies and programs, including alternative energy initiatives as well as laser and weapon systems, at the 2011 Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition, April 11-13, 2011.
April 11, 2011
Navy Secretary Kicks Off Iridescent-ONR Science Studio in N.Y.
To counter the dwindling number of students interested in science and technology, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Iridescent opened the doors of a new learning center in the Bronx on Nov. 4 with a ribbon-cutting by the Secretary of the Navy.
November 04, 2010
ONR Scientist Generates 'Mud Power' for NPR Radio Audience
Dr. Linda Chrisey, a leading scientist at the Office of Naval Research, discussed how researchers are generating electricity from bacteria found in mud and wastewater during National Public Radio's recent "Science Friday" segment.
January 01, 2010
Underwater Cameras Give Teams New Look at SeaPerch National Challenge
Middle and high school students got an underwater view of their SeaPerch robots as they raced through obstacle courses during the fourth annual SeaPerch National Challenge held May 17 in Hattiesburg, Miss.
May 19, 2014