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NRL Plasma Physicist Elevated to IEEE Fellow
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Feb. 6, 2025
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has elevated Arati Dasgupta, Ph.D., an internationally recognized atomic and plasma physicist at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), to the grade of IEEE Fellow. This honor recognizes her contributions to the field of plasma science and her dedication to the broad scientific community.
NRL Hosts Chief of Naval Research
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Feb. 4, 2025
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) welcomed Rear Adm. Kurt J. Rothenhaus, Chief of Naval Research (CNR), on Jan. 23 where he received project updates, toured facilities, and addressed staff during a townhall.
USNA Midshipman Reveals Surprising Properties of Distant Galaxies
By Connie Braesch, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Jan. 21, 2025
Typically, summer internships are about gaining work experience and networking. But for Midshipman Olivia Rae Achenbach, her summer internship at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) helped reveal surprising properties of our distant galaxies.
CT-Analyst: NRL's Contaminant Modeling Software Supports Presidential Inauguration
By Connie Braesch, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Jan. 16, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of people will descend on Washington, D.C., for Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. Keeping the crowds safe is a top priority for first responders and security personnel.
NRL Oceanographers Receive NASA Group Achievement Award
By By Mary E. Hamisevicz, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Jan. 14, 2025
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) oceanographers and the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) received a Group Achievement Award from NASA for their collaboration with NASA’s Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE). NRL and NAVO provided the NASA science team with gliders and floats and real-time ocean model forecasts for several observational campaigns.
NRL's Innovative Thermal Spray Non-Skid Technology Enhances Navy Ship Readiness
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Jan. 7, 2025
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has installed an advanced Thermal Spray Nonskid (TSN)
NRL hosts NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Dec. 6, 2024
NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara visited the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) on Dec. 2, to share her firsthand experiences during her 200+ day mission aboard the International Space Station.
What’s Next for Science: NRL to Showcase Advanced Technology and Research at AGU 2024
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Dec. 5, 2024
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will feature advanced technologies and research ranging from Earth to space sciences during the 24th Annual American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9-13.
NRL Researchers Named LUCI Fellows
By By Mary E. Hamisevicz, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Nov. 26, 2024
Seven U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers were named Laboratory-University Collaboration Initiative (LUCI) fellows for the class of 2025 in a Defense Department (DoD) announcement Nov. 18.
Navy’s Airborne Scientific Development Squadron Welcomes New Commander
By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications | Nov. 18, 2024
Cmdr. J. Aaron Roberts relinquished command of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1, the Warlocks, to Cmdr. Luis A. Levine, the new Commanding Officer (CO), during a change of command and retirement ceremony Nov. 14 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland.



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