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ONR Lecture Series Focuses on Brazil's Growth in Global Science and Technology

Brazil's efforts to increase government investment in science and technology, as well expand its global presence, were the focus of the third Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored International Lecture Series held Oct. 18.

October 22, 2010

Office of Naval Research Rated No. 1 Among Its Peers in 2010 'Best Places to Work' Survey

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) led its peers in the 2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings released Sept. 1, ranking first in the “agency subcomponents” category for the Department of the Navy.

September 08, 2010

ONR-funded Researchers Among Popular Science Magazine's 'Brilliant 10'

Dubbed the "Brilliant 10" by Popular Science, two researchers on the magazine's recently released 2010 list of top young scientists have received funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

December 21, 2010

ONR Scientist Heats Up Airwaves on NPR Program

Dr. Linda Chrisey, a leading scientist at the Office of Naval Research, discusses the dynamics of microbial fuel cells on National Public Radio’s “Science Friday” program shortly after 3:30 p.m. EST, April 30.

April 30, 2010

ONR to Feature Advances in Counter-IED Technologies

As the use of improvised explosive devices (IED) continues to grow globally, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is exploring physical and social sciences to counter the threat.

November 04, 2010

ONR's Record-Setting Test to Showcase Railgun's Military Relevance

Senior Navy leaders will be on hand Dec. 10 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), a tenant command to Naval Support Facility (NSF), Dahlgren, Va., for a record-setting test of the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) experimental Electromagnetic Railgun, the service's effort to evolve surface ship weapons.

December 07, 2010

Navy Targets New World Record With Electromagnetic Railgun Demonstration

The Office of Naval Research and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, Va., will hold a media day Dec. 10 to showcase the latest developments in the Electromagnetic Railgun program, including an attempt to establish a new world record.

November 22, 2010

Navy Sets New World Record With Latest Electromagnetic Railgun Demo

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) achieved a milestone Dec. 10 when it successfully conducted a world-record 33 megajoule shot of the Electromagnetic Railgun at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

December 10, 2010

Exponaval Provides ONR Opportunity to Further Global Partnerships

Officials from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will showcase science and technology efforts ranging from energy and power to corrosion research Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at the seventh annual Exponaval 2010 in Valparaiso, Chile.

November 30, 2010

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