2011 Press Releases

• Future is Bright for ONR’s Lightweight, Sun-Powered Generator

  Released: 12/21/2011

• Naval Technology Could be a Lifesaver

  Released: 12/21/2011

• Twelve Finalists Share More Than $1 Million in ONR STEM Challenge Funding

  Released: 12/15/2011

• New ONR Technology Will Enable Ship Systems to Share Information Seamlessly

  Released: 12/14/2011

• Meeting the ‘Challenge’: Office of Naval Research Funds New Projects

  Released: 12/13/2011

• NAVSEA Chief Engineer Presents ONR’s Next Distinguished Lecture

  Released: 12/9/2011

• New Energy Sources Fuel Interest from Secretary of the Navy

  Released: 12/8/2011

• New Material's Capability to Increase Weapons' Explosive Force Demonstrated at Navy Test Range

  Released: 12/5/2011

• ONR Helps Undersea Robots Get the Big Picture

  Released: 12/2/2011

• ONR-Funded Guided Rockets Hit Fast-Moving Targets in Test

  Released: 11/29/2011

• ONR Outranks Peers in 2011 'Best Places to Work' Survey

  Released: 11/23/2011

• ONR TechSolutions' Rope Ascender Premieres in 'Modern Marvels' TV Episode

  Released: 11/23/2011

• Office of Naval Research Welcomes New Chief

  Released: 11/17/2011

• Department of the Navy Updates Its Science and Technology Priorities

  Released: 11/16/2011

• Marines Test New Energy-Efficient Weapon in the War on Trash

  Released: 11/15/2011

• Laser Experts Convene at ONR-Sponsored Forum Focused on Warfighter Needs

  Released: 11/15/2011

• Office of Naval Research Young Investigators Honored With Presidential Award

  Released: 11/9/2011

• Office of Naval Research Engages Students at National American Indian Conference

  Released: 11/9/2011

• Chief of Naval Research to Tout STEM Initiatives on Fox News Show

  Released: 11/7/2011

• Senior ONR Executive Earns Highest DoD Civilian Award for Transition Excellence

  Released: 11/4/2011

• Navy Researchers Fire 1,000th Shot on Laboratory Electromagnetic Railgun

  Released: 10/31/2011

• ONR Strengthens Partnerships at Hispanic-American Conference

  Released: 10/27/2011

• Flight Control Software to Help Pilots Stick Landings Aboard Carrier Decks

  Released: 10/19/2011

• Aviator Gears Up for Service as 24th Chief of Naval Research

  Released: 10/17/2011

• ONR to Tackle Navy's Energy Challenges in Online Wargame

  Released: 10/14/2011

• Spray-on Protective Coating Wins “R&D 100” Award

  Released: 10/13/2011

• ONR Funds Scientists in International Climate Research and Mapping Project

  Released: 10/13/2011

• ONR Cultivates Next Generation of Talent at Hispanic Engineering Conference

  Released: 10/6/2011

• Mine-Hunting Software Helping Doctors to Identify Rare Cells in Human Cancer

  Released: 10/6/2011

• ONR Provides $1.1 Million for AP Math, Science Courses in Select High Schools

  Released: 9/30/2011

• ONR-Funded Young Investigators Featured in Popular Science Magazine’s ‘Brilliant 10’ List

  Released: 9/29/2011

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

  Released: 9/23/2011

• ONR to Exhibit Top Weapon Technologies at Modern Day Marine

  Released: 9/23/2011

• ONR Goes Back to School to Open New Pathways Into Science Education

  Released: 9/22/2011

• ONR Brings STEM Outreach to New England Navy Week

  Released: 9/21/2011

• ONR Pursuing Affordable Common Radar for Surface Ships

  Released: 9/21/2011

• ONR Officials Meet with Navy Surgeon General to Coordinate Medical Research

  Released: 9/20/2011

• ONR Navigation and Tracking Mobile App Extended for Sea

  Released: 9/15/2011

• New ONR Policy Equalizes Opportunities for Contractors

  Released: 9/15/2011

• Countdown Begins for Launch of Navy Communications Satellite

  Released: 9/12/2011

• National Women's Group Names Naval Researcher among Top 10 Business Women

  Released: 9/7/2011

• ONR Officials to Examine Challenges of Creating a Diverse Workforce at World Leadership Summit

  Released: 9/1/2011

• Railgun To Air on National Geographic Documentary

  Released: 8/24/2011

• Office of Naval Research Looks for Big Opportunities at Small Business Conference

  Released: 8/22/2011

• ONR Taking On Challenges of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

  Released: 8/19/2011

• ONR Set to Show Off Range of Unmanned Systems at AUVSI

  Released: 8/15/2011

• ONR Develops Capability to Understand Effects of Underwater Pressure on Divers

  Released: 8/10/2011

• Revolutionary Material Dramatically Increases Explosive Force of Weapons

  Released: 8/10/2011

• ONR Encouraging Women to Pursue STEM Careers

  Released: 8/5/2011

• ONR Funded Smartphone App Exceeds 33,000 Downloads in First Three Weeks

  Released: 8/3/2011

• ONR Celebrates 65 Years of Pioneering Science and Technology

  Released: 8/1/2011

• ONR Technology to Aid in War on Drugs

  Released: 7/22/2011

• ONR TechSolutions Program Lightens Burden for Navy's EOD Teams

  Released: 7/22/2011

• ONR Global Shapes the Department of the Navy's Science & Technology Collaboration Worldwide

  Released: 7/22/2011

• ONR-funded STEM Program Offers Peek Into World of Real "CSI"

  Released: 7/20/2011

• ONR Award Ceremony Recognizes Achievements and Service of 4 Navy Employees

  Released: 7/19/2011

• ONR to Promote STEM Initiatives with SeaPerch During Detroit Navy Week

  Released: 7/18/2011

• ONR-funded Researchers Examine New Approaches for Future Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Operations Aboard Carriers

  Released: 7/13/2011

• ONR Schools the Educators at STEM Summer Camp

  Released: 7/11/2011

• Magazine Recognizes ONR as Leader in Workplace Diversity for Fourth Year

  Released: 6/29/2011

• ONR Offers Career, Research Opportunities at Annual Hispanic-American Convention

  Released: 6/27/2011

• ONR Global Connecting With International Naval Community at MAST Europe 2011

  Released: 6/24/2011

• ONR-funded Anti-Submarine Warfare Trainer Team Recognized for Improving Aircrew’s Skills

  Released: 6/22/2011

• ONR Receives Top Marks for HBCU Support

  Released: 6/22/2011

• Navy Official Says STEM Efforts Are Vital to Maintaining Highly Skilled Workers

  Released: 6/17/2011

• There’s an App for That: ONR Announces Technology Investments and Partnerships at Naval STEM Conference

  Released: 6/16/2011

• Secretary of the Navy Outlines Plan to Renew Focus in STEM Education at Conference

  Released: 6/15/2011

• ONR Announces Multimillion-Dollar 'STEM Grand Challenge'

  Released: 6/15/2011

• NRL Scientist Receives Award for Mentoring Minority Students

  Released: 6/15/2011

• Office of Naval Research Engages International Partners at OCEANS 2011

  Released: 6/9/2011

• Office of Naval Research Confirms Lineup of Speakers for STEM Conference

  Released: 6/8/2011

• Chilean Official Shares Country's Earthquake Recovery Efforts During Lecture

  Released: 6/6/2011

• Office of Naval Research Co-sponsors Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Event

  Released: 5/25/2011

• ONR Delays Online Wargame Due to Surge in Interest from Public

  Released: 5/19/2011

• Students to Compete in National SeaPerch Competition at Drexel University

  Released: 5/19/2011

• Students to Test Their Engineering Skills

  Released: 5/18/2011

• ONR Parades Latest Technologies at Fleet Week New York City

  Released: 5/12/2011

• ONR Propels Cutting-edge Technologies at Naval Helicopter Assocation Symposium

  Released: 5/11/2011

• ONR Recruits Defense Community for Online Wargame

  Released: 5/9/2011

• Chief of Naval Research to Speak at Savannah State University Commencement Ceremony

  Released: 5/5/2011

• ONR to Award More Than $175,000 in Scholarships at International Science Fair

  Released: 5/5/2011

• Chief of Naval Research Offers $1 Million for Ideas to Spark Interest in STEM

  Released: 5/3/2011

• ONR Puts Spotlight on Importance of Sea-based Aviation Science and Technology

  Released: 5/2/2011

• ONR Seeks to Spark Partnerships at Naval STEM Forum

  Released: 4/29/2011

• ONR Hosts Science Showdown for Top High School Students

  Released: 4/28/2011

• Office of Naval Research Sponsors Ocean Science Competition to Spur Interest in STEM Careers

  Released: 4/25/2011

• ONR Seeks ‘Green’ Concepts for Shipboard Desalination and New Energy Efficiencies

  Released: 4/22/2011

• ONR’s Digital Tutors Give Naval Recruits, High School Students an Academic Edge

  Released: 4/18/2011

• Small Businesses Look to Fill Navy’s Technology Gaps

  Released: 4/15/2011

• ONR Sponsorship of National Robotics Week Aimed at Inspiring Student Interest in Science & Engineering

  Released: 4/12/2011

• Office of Naval Research Showcases Technologies at Sea-Air-Space Expo

  Released: 4/11/2011

• MLD Test Moves Navy a Step Closer to Lasers for Ship Self-Defense

  Released: 4/8/2011

• ONR's Autonomous Underwater Hull Inspection Vehicle Nearing Procurement

  Released: 4/6/2011

• Brazil Expo Sets International Stage for ONR Global to Exchange Ideas

  Released: 4/5/2011

• Office of Naval Research Supports Naval Exercise at Arctic Test Range

  Released: 4/1/2011

• ONR Promotes Professional and Research Opportunities at Conference

  Released: 3/30/2011

• Small Business Expo Offers Networking Opportunity for Office of Naval Research

  Released: 3/24/2011

• Former Navy Diver to Discuss Undersea Research at ONR Women's History Event

  Released: 3/22/2011

• ONR Showcases Fuel Cell Vehicle at 2011 PACOM Conference

  Released: 3/17/2011

• ONR-funded Military Satellite Arrives at Alaska Launch Pad

  Released: 3/15/2011

• ONR Promotes STEM Programs, Interacts with Science Teachers at National Conference

  Released: 3/10/2011

• Office of Naval Research Serves Up Revamped Software for Navy Chefs

  Released: 3/2/2011

• ‘Wired For War’ Author Peter Singer to Kick Off Winter Lecture Series at ONR

  Released: 3/2/2011

• Winners to Share $1 Million Prize in Office of Naval Research Challenge

  Released: 2/28/2011

• ONR Moves a Modular Space Communications Asset into Unmanned Aircraft for Marines

  Released: 2/25/2011

• ONR'S TechSolutions Creating Green Ideas That Light Up Ships and Submarines

  Released: 2/24/2011

• Admiral Recounts African-American Part in Civil War

  Released: 2/23/2011

• ONR-Funded Technology Improves Humanitarian Aid Initiative at Exercise Cobra Gold

  Released: 2/18/2011

• ONR Touts Educational Opportunities at Conference

  Released: 2/18/2011

• ADVISORY: Office of Naval Research Lecture Series to Feature Navy Scientists

  Released: 2/16/2011

• ONR Develops New Acquisition Model for Delivering Information to the Fleet

  Released: 2/10/2011

• ONR's Virtual Submarine Program Aims to Spark Kids' Interest in Science

  Released: 2/10/2011

• Two ONR Scientists Honored for Achievements in Science and Technology

  Released: 2/7/2011

• ONR's TechSolutions Moves Aircraft Launch Bulletins into Digital Age

  Released: 2/7/2011

• Office of Naval Research Website Wins Site of the Year Award

  Released: 2/1/2011

• ONR's TechSolutions Providing SEALs with New Glasses That Change Lens Color on the Fly

  Released: 1/27/2011

• ONR, Marine Corps Save Dollars and Lives with Alternative Energy at Forward Operating Bases

  Released: 1/26/2011

• Office of Naval Research Achieves Milestone With Free Electron Laser Program

  Released: 1/19/2011

• ONR Showcases Technology Priorities at Surface Navy Symposium

  Released: 1/14/2011