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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy institute focusing on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies, support national security and emergency preparedness, and educate the next generation of scientists.

Dec. 3, 2012 - DOE recognizes partnership with ORAU for long-time management of Tennessee Science Bowl

U.S. Department of Energy ORNL Site Office Manager Johnny Moore recently presented a commemorative plaque to ORAU for its continued support of DOE’s Tennessee Science Bowl, an annual competition aimed at encouraging high school students to excel in science and math and to pursue careers in those fields.

Sept. 10, 2012 - Evasius selected as ORAU’s vice president and director of science education programs

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Dr. Dean Evasius as vice president and director of science education programs.

Date Event
03/11/2013 Environmental Health Information Partnership
March 11-12, 2013
03/11/2013 2013 Public Health Preparedness Summit
March 11-15, 2013
04/01/2013 Site Characterization in Support of Decommissioning: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
April 1-5, 2013
04/08/2013 2013 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference
April 8-11, 2013
04/22/2013 Environmental Monitoring
April 22-26, 2013
05/13/2013 Introduction to Radiation Safety
May 13-17, 2013

Current Career Opportunities

Ref. No. Job Title Location
12-057 Forensic Examiner (Latent Print Examiner) Quantico, VA
13-031 DNA Examiner Ft. Gillem, GA
13-035 Latent Print Examiner Ft. Gillem, GA
13-021 Evidence Custodian Ft. Gillem, GA
13-023 Forensic Specialist Ft. Gillem, GA
13-028 Friction Ridge Analyst - Level 3 Multiple
13-025 Card Enrollment Specialist Multiple
13-020 Case File Manager Ft. Gillem, GA
13-022 Chemist Forensic Ft. Gillem, GA
13-030 Friction Ridge Analyst – Level 5 Multiple

ORISE recently partnered with the CDC to launch HealthCommWorks, which is designed to help health communication professionals develop and disseminate effective messages.


ORNL Video

WATCH: World Class Science. Big Ideas. (2:07)

Research participants placed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory through science education programs administered by ORISE share how access to world-class research facilities and staff has catapulted their careers in science and technology.