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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

What Lies Beneath

Office of Naval Research is to examine this mystery from air, land, sea, and
September 29, 2003

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

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.
September 23, 2011

After 25 years, ONR's Young Investigator Program Continues Strong Commitment to Science

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will honor more than 500 Young Investigator Program awardees, including this year’s 17 recipients, during the 25th anniversary celebration Oct. 15 at the Navy’s science and technology provider’s headquarters.
October 14, 2010

ONR's Silver Fox Deployed to Aid Marine Corps

Smaller than the Predator and Global Hawk, the Office of Naval Research's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Silver Fox, comes ready for the hunt.
April 08, 2003

Terrific Tech: BEMR, EMILY on Display at Sea-Air-Space

Robotic lifeguards, virtual and augmented realities, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can autonomously swarm and overwhelm an enemy—all will be on display to the public during the Sea-Air-Space Exposition.
May 11, 2016

Radio, Active: ONR Celebrates Big Results from Tiny Transistor

Officials at the Office of Naval Research gathered Dec. 14 to celebrate the anniversary of the transistor.
January 01, 2012

World-Famous Undersea Explorer and Archeologist Returns to ONR Roots

Perhaps most recognized for recovering the wreck of the RMS TITANIC, deep-sea explorer and underwater archaeologist Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D., returned to his roots at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Navy’s premier destination for the best and the brightest to perform cutting-edge research
March 04, 2009

Putting the Smarts at the Sharp End of the Spear

The United States Navy and Marine Corps are an expeditionary team. Thus they operate in the littorals-in the sea and on the land along the coastline. Expeditionary work takes a very different set of operational capabilities from those needed in blue-water fleet operations. The Navy must bring in the...
May 22, 2001

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