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On April 9, at the annual Sea-Air-Space exposition, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released the 2024 Naval S&T Strategy, which serves as "sailing directions" for strengthening collaborative relationships to accelerate delivery of innovative solutions to the US Navy and United States Marine Corps. The Strategy aligns with three primary principles established by SECNAV: Strengthening Maritime Dominance, Building a Culture of Warfighting Excellence and Enhancing Strategic Partnerships. Read the Naval S&T Strategy in greater detail:  https://lnkd.in/eDvpAMn Office of the Secretary of the Navy | #SECNAV #STEM #innovation #SAS2024

NRL supports White House OSTP/NASA Microgravity Science Summit 🔬 The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Executive Officer, Capt. Randy Cruz, and Superintendent of the Spacecraft Engineering Division, Bernard Kelm, attended the prestigious Microgravity Science Summit, hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on Dec. 16. What is Microgravity Research? 🚀 Microgravity research investigates low-gravity environment and is crucial for understanding fundamental physics, developing new technologies, advancing space exploration and studying terrestrial applications including next gen pharmaceuticals, microelectronics and more. The summit’s discussions centered around future options for the U.S. for groundbreaking research when the International Space Station program ends early in the next decade. NRL is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, and we're dedicated to contributing to the advancement of microgravity science. By participating in this summit, we're strengthening our partnerships with government agencies, academia, and industry to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. #NRL #SpaceResearch #Microgravity #Science #Innovation #WhiteHouse #nasa #NCST #spacescience #futureofspace #NRLresearch US Navy United States Department of Defense NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration The White House

We’ve published a full recap of this year’s Naval Science & Technology Symposium, including key takeaways from panels, professional talks and breakout sessions, alongside photos that capture the energy and collaboration of the week! Read the article and see how ONR and American Society of Naval Engineers brought together naval leaders, S&T professionals and industry experts to tackle the challenges of “Employing and Sustaining Naval Combat Systems to Fight & Win.” ⬇ 🎉 Special thanks to participants from: Office of the Secretary of the Navy | Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) | NavalX | U.S. Naval Research Laboratory | PEO IWS | Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) | Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic

The “Enhancing Readiness and Sustainment of Naval Weapons” panel discussion as part of the American Society of Naval Engineers ~ #ASNE ~ Office of Naval Research #ONR ~ was insightful- bringing dozens of questions from the engaged audience. Combat Systems Symposium CSS Panel 5: Enhancing Readiness and Sustainment of Naval Weapons Moderator: * Mr. Howard Berkof, SES, Director for Production, Deployment, and Fleet Readiness, PEO IWS D Panelists: * CAPT John A. Bowman USN, MPM, #AEGIS Fleet Readiness (#PEOIWS 1.0F); * CAPT Andrew Hoffman, USN, MPM, SSDS Fleet Readiness (PEO IWS 80F) * CAPT Jesse Mink, USN, MPM, Above Water Sensors & Lasers (PEO IWS 2.0) * Mr. Robert Stukes, Digital Transformation Advisor to SEA 00 * CAPT Mike Ladner, USN (Ret.), Deputy Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (#NSWCPHD) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) U.S. Naval Air Forces U.S. Naval Surface Force U.S. Fleet Forces Command Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic Missile Defense Agency #MDA #ONR #EDO Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Engineering Duty Officer School PEO IWS Office of Naval Research

RADM Kurt J. Rothenhaus, Chief of Naval Research, and his delegation from the Office of Naval Research was recently hosted by ST Engineering’s President of Digital Systems Jin Phang Low on 22 November 2024. During the visit, #TeamUIS presented on the capabilities of our unmanned maritime solutions, such as our VENUS Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The USVs are designed to meet demanding maritime missions, and they are proven in Singapore’s congested waters. A life-sized model of the AUTONOMAST™, an all-in-one modular maritime autonomy kit that converts manned vessels into unmanned vessels, was also on display. Additionally, the Mission Software and Systems (MSS) team shared their strategy for developing AI technologies to enhance various business areas. They presented a demonstration on Agil® Trust, a deepfake detection tool which detects, analyses and combats misinformation across video and audio channels. We thank RADM Rothenhaus for the visit and look forward to fostering a strong partnership with the US Navy. ⚓🤝 #STEngineering #Navy #Autonomous #Maritime #Vessel #Technology #Technologies #AI #Deepfake

The future of maritime autonomy was on full display at the 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge, held November 3-9 in Sarasota, Florida! This biennial competition, hosted by RoboNation and supported by ONR, brings together some of the brightest university students from around the world to push the boundaries of robotic and autonomous systems. This year, 15 universities from six countries participated, showcasing 13 innovative autonomous maritime systems. Over 300 students, faculty advisors and industry mentors collaborated to transform the Wave Adaptive Modular-Vessel (WAM-V) into a cutting-edge autonomous system, tackling real-world maritime challenges with both autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus joined the event, inspiring students to pursue STEM careers and noting: “RobotX is an extremely compelling competition that features some of the brightest young minds from around the globe. It was fantastic to see the next generation working toward developing the next technologies that may one day benefit our Sailors, Marines and Nation.” ONR Program Officers were also on hand as judges, engaging with students and encouraging collaboration. This competition isn’t just about technology — it’s about building an international community of innovators ready to solve the #NavalSTEM challenges of tomorrow. 👏 A huge congratulations to all participants for their hard work and ingenuity! #WAMV #UAV #ASV #STEM #stemcompetition #innovation #ONR | Naval STEM

⚠️ Today is the final day to apply for the #SMARTScholarship! ⚠️ The application closes at 5:00 p.m. EST. Don't miss out on this opportunity to fund your education, gain hands-on #STEM experience, and secure a United States Department of Defense civilian career. #scholarship #careers #future DoD STEM

Discover the ONR Professional Talks and breakout opportunities at the 2024 Naval Science & Technology Symposium! Join us for a series of ONR Professional Talks, where experts will provide insights into a wide range of critical topics shaping the future of naval S&T: Tuesday, Dec. 10 🔹 10:30–11:00: Navy AI (Alexandra (Sandy) Landsberg, SES, Division Director, Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences, ONR) 🔹  2:00–2:30: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory S&T Update (CAPT Jesse Black, Commanding Officer, NRL) Wednesday, Dec. 11 🔹 1:30–2:00: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLG) Update 🔹 2:00–2:30: USCG YARD BALTIMORE Update Thursday, Dec. 12 🔹 10:30–11:00: Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) Speakers: CAPT Eric “Nut” Hutter, Executive Officer, ONR Global  Jason Payne, Director, ONR Global TechSolutions  Troy Hendricks, Director, ONR Global Experimentation & Analysis 💡 On Monday only, attendees are also invited to visit breakout rooms at George Mason University Van Metre Hall for one-on-one engagement with ONR departments and partners: 🔸 ONR Code 32 (Ocean Battlespace Sending): classroom # 317 🔸 ONR Code 33 (Sea Warfare and Weapons): classroom # 467 🔸 ONR Code 34 (Warfighter Performance): classroom # 468 🔸 ONR Code 35 (Naval Air Warfare and Weapons): classroom # 477 🔸 ONR Code 02/Small Business (Contracts, Grants and Acquisition): classroom # 479 🔸 NRL: classroom # 113 🔸 NavalX: classroom # 476 🔸 Expeditionary Portfolio: classroom # 120 🔸 ONR Global/TechSolutions: classroom # 121 Don’t miss it! Time is running out — register now:  🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDtEv7_7

Leadership at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division welcomed Chief of Naval Reseach Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus to the command on Tuesday, Dec. 3. While on base, Rothenhaus saw multiple Office of Naval Research-funded energetic science and technology efforts supporting the warfighter and combating national security threats. “The work that goes on here at Indian Head is more important than ever,” Rothenhaus said. “In this age of strategic competition, we all need to work together to maintain our technological advantage. It takes grit from the people who understand the vision. At Indian Head, you are the people who understand it.” NSWC IHD and ONR have collaborated for decades to support global science efforts - from basic and conceptual research to applied research and quick-turnaround technologies that Sailors and Marines need.

This week, we’re at #IITSEC2024! Visit Booth #129 to meet experts from ONR’s Warfighter Performance department (Code 34), the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and other Department of the Navy teams. Let’s talk warfighter solutions and answer your questions! Learn more about Code 34 here: https://lnkd.in/eQH8PGFW