The Department of the Navy announced today the award of $10.8 million to scientists and engineers at 18 academic institutions as part of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) 2011 Young Investigator Program (YIP).

“The Young Investigator Program is an important part of the Department of the Navy’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programs,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus . “ To our benefit, it attracts outstanding new faculty researchers to naval-relevant research. The program also plays a major role in the Navy’s outreach efforts by supporting diverse faculty at a critical point in their careers.”