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ONR's Virtual Submarine Program Aims to Spark Kids' Interest in Science
U.S. students are gaining hands-on experience operating a simulated submarine as part of an Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Team Submarine initiative to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
February 10, 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
Titanic Discoverer Embarks on ONR Mission to Boost STEM Education
Oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard has received a grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to employ his tele-presence technology comprising advanced robotics and high-bandwidth ship-to-shore communications in support of ocean exploration and STEM education.
April 18, 2012
Power Electronics & Electromagnetism, Adaptive & Machinery Controls and Advanced Machinery Systems
The Office of Naval Research's Power Electronics & Electromagnetism, Adaptive & Machinery Controls and Advanced Machinery Systems program supports the Navy’s interest in advanced naval power and energy systems science and technology, and autonomous technology.
March 18, 2022
NOAA and U.S. Navy Uncover Secrets of Lost Civil War Submarine USS Alligator
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) have joined forces to uncover the secrets of a technological marvel of the Civil War era akin to the USS Monitor and the CSS Hunley: the USS Alligator.
December 15, 2003
Unmanned Surface Vehicle and Small Combatant Craft
The Office of Naval Research's Unmanned Surface Vehicle and Small Combatant Craft program supports the Navy’s interest in advanced sea platform performance, advanced sea platform and autonomy technologies.
March 18, 2022
London Calling: Capt. James P. Borghardt Takes the Helm at ONR Global
On June 6, the Office of Naval Research Global welcomed new leadership during a change-of-command ceremony at its London headquarters.
June 12, 2019
Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Information Sciences (MPTE-IS)
The Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Information Sciences portfolio funds basic research, applied research and advanced technology development in metrics development, data ontology, data mining and machine learning to optimize performance, manpower modelling, personnel screening, training and education opportunities for the warfighter within the Naval enterprise.
March 18, 2022
Semper S&T: ONR Showcases Warfighter Lethality, Readiness at Modern Day Marine
ONR leaders gave remarks during Modern Day Marine, held April 29-May 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition exclusively targeted to the Marine Corps.
May 16, 2025