The Office of Research and Engagement will virtually host David Gonzalez, program officer for aerodynamics in the Office of Naval Research (ONR). ONR funds innovative scientific and technological solutions that can address current and future Navy and Marine Corps requirements. Gonzalez will give a presentation about working with ONR generally as well as the goals and interests of his research program in particular.
Office of Naval Research
New Program Aims to SERVE Veterans, Boost STEM Research
Tennessee has a long history of supporting the military, with the origin of the state’s nickname, its flagship university, and schools across the state attesting to the willingness of its citizens to serve in the nation’s military in times of need. Now, the University of Tennessee has found another way to support its veterans through a new program initiated by a grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR): the Shaping Experiential Research for Veteran Education program (SERVE), which aims to engage veterans in experiences that address research priorities of the US Navy and boost the number of veterans with graduate degrees in STEM fields.
Read more at serve.utk.edu.
Senior Office of Naval Research Official to Speak at UT
Larry Schuette, director of research at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), will give a presentation about ONR interests and working with ONR.
Schuette leads the Office of Research, which manages a number of basic and applied research programs including the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI), Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), Basic Research Challenge, and Young Investigator Program (YIP). His office also oversees the Summer Faculty Research and Sabbatical Leave programs for eligible science and engineering faculty members.
When: Tuesday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Blount Hall, Room A004
Schuette’s talk promises to offer valuable insights on U.S. Navy research priorities as well as means to engage with ONR. All interested faculty are invited to attend.