National Security and Emergency Management

ORISE prepares DOE and other government agencies by managing and conducting programs, studies, research, exercises and training related to national security and emergency preparedness.

Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site

ORISE provides expertise in the medical management of radiation incidents through the operation of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), a dedicated DOE facility located in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Worker Health Studies

ORISE provides DOE and the scientific community with important information regarding the long-term health outcomes affecting current and former energy workers.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE collaborates with federal, state and local agencies to provide health communication and training solutions that enhance the well-being of the public and the nation’s workers.

Scientific Peer Review

ORISE manages a credible and customizable peer review process that is helping DOE and other government agencies make informed decisions about the quality of the science they pursue.

University Radioactive Ion Beam Consortium

The University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium consists of eight member universities that partner to perform basic nuclear physics research using the fast-growing technique of radioactive ion beams.

Scientific Research Opportunities

ORISE manages research participation programs at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty levels at DOE and other government facilities across the United States.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform research focused on air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate.

Environmental Assessments and Health Physics

ORISE instills confidence in environmental cleanup through survey assessments, health physics evaluations and hands-on, laboratory-based training in the radiation sciences.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate research.

Health Physics

Through Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORISE's managing contractor, health physics and radiation safety training courses are offered for participants performing work in the radiation sciences.

Radiation Emergency Medicine

Continuing education courses taught through the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) at ORISE focus on radiation emergency medicine and the medical management of radiation incidents.

Emergency Preparedness

ORISE emergency planners train government agencies on how to build effective response and preparedness plans, as well as teach best practices to improve communication among emergency response teams.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE develops training and education programs designed to address public health topics. Training is delivered via e-learning, multimedia applications and traditional classroom instruction.

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Washington, D.C. – National Security and Emergency Management

Driving directions from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

5.5 mi - about 15 mins

Step	Directions	Distance
1.	Head northwest on National Airport Access Rd	0.7 mi
2.	Take the ramp onto George Washington Memorial Pkwy Entering District of Columbia	1.9 mi
3.	Take the exit on the left toward US-50	0.3 mi
4.	Keep left at the fork to continue toward Arlington Memorial Bridge	0.2 mi
5.	Turn right at Arlington Memorial Bridge	0.5 mi
6.	Continue on Lincoln Memorial Circle NW	0.1 mi
7.	Turn left at 23rd St NW	0.8 mi
8.	At 23rd St NW/New Hampshire Ave NW/Washington Circle NW, take the 3rd exit onto New Hampshire Ave NW	0.6 mi
9.	Turn right at 19th St NW/Connecticut Ave NW/Dupont Circle NW/New Hampshire Ave NW/P St NW Continue to follow Connecticut Ave NW Destination will be on the right	0.4 mi

Driving directions from Washington Dulles International Airport to 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

27.1 mi - about 36 mins (up to 55 mins in traffic)

Step	Directions	Distance
1.	Head east on Saarinen Circle	0.2 mi
2.	Slight left at Hirst Brault Expy (signs for Washington)	16.1 mi
3.	Take the exit onto I-66 E Entering District of Columbia	9.3 mi
4.	Take the exit toward K St	0.2 mi
5.	Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Pennsylvania Ave	427 ft
6.	Turn right at L St NW	417 ft
7.	Turn right at Pennsylvania Ave NW	164 ft
8.	Slight left at L St NW	0.2 mi
9.	Turn left at New Hampshire Ave NW	0.5 mi
10.	Turn right at 19th St NW/Connecticut Ave NW/Dupont Circle NW/New Hampshire Ave NW/P St NW Continue to follow Connecticut Ave NW Destination will be on the right	0.4 mi