http://orise.orau.gov/ News Releases from the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education en Copyright 2011 webinfo@orau.org (ORAU Communications and Marketing) webinfo@orau.org (ORAU Web Team) Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:52:22 GMT Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:52:22 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 Seventy-three of the top graduate student researchers from the United States were chosen to attend the 63rd Annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, from June 30 to July 5. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2013/fy13-18-top-graduate-students-from-U.S.-convene-with-nobel-laureates-in-lindau-germany.aspx Wed, 12 June 2013 14:10:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2013/fy13-18-top-graduate-students-from-U.S.-convene-with-nobel-laureates-in-lindau-germany.aspx 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. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2012/fy13-03-orau-recognized-for-long-time-management-of-tennessee-science-bowl.aspx Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:10:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2012/fy13-03-orau-recognized-for-long-time-management-of-tennessee-science-bowl.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Dr. Dean Evasius as vice president and director of science education programs. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2012/fy12-44-evasius-selected-to-lead-science-education-programs.aspx Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2012/fy12-44-evasius-selected-to-lead-science-education-programs.aspx The number of health physics graduate degrees increased for both master's and doctoral candidates in 2010, but decreased for bachelor's degrees, says a report released this year by ORISE. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-09-health-physics-degrees-enrollments.aspx Tue, 20 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-09-health-physics-degrees-enrollments.aspx Sixteen ORAU employees received U.S. Department of Energy Secretarial Honor Awards for their work supporting the agency in responding to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor crisis in Japan. The awards were presented in Washington, D.C., by Energy Secretary Steven Chu. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-08-fukushima-response-awards.aspx Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT After a one-year decline, the number of graduate and undergraduate nuclear engineering degrees earned in the United States bounced back in 2010. Report also shows shifts in career opportunities beyond graduation in nuclear utilities. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-04-nuclear-engineering-degrees-report.aspx Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-04-nuclear-engineering-degrees-report.aspx The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists, or CAP, awarded accreditation again to Oak Ridge Associated Universities Beryllium Laboratory, located in Oak Ridge, Tenn., based on the results of a recent onsite inspection. ORAU's laboratory is one of only four in the United States certified to perform the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test. This test helps to determine if a person has developed sensitization to beryllium, which could evolve into chronic beryllium disease also known in the past as berylliosis. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-41-beryllium-lab-accreditation.aspx Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-41-beryllium-lab-accreditation.aspx REAC/TS—a program of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education— is hosting a three-day symposium titled the 5th International REAC/TS Symposium on the Medical Basis for Radiation Accident Preparedness. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-35-media-advisory-reacts-international-symposium.aspx Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:44:05 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-35-media-advisory-reacts-international-symposium.aspx This is the second consecutive time ORISE has received the prestigious designation, which is held by only nine U.S. Department of Energy sites nationwide. This is the second consecutive time ORISE has received the prestigious designation, which is held by only nine U.S. Department of Energy sites nationwide. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-02-orise-repeats-legacy-of-stars.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:44:05 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-02-orise-repeats-legacy-of-stars.aspx Health physics undergraduate degrees increased slightly in 2009 continuing a six-year trend, but doctorate degrees reported a 40-year low, says a report recently released by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Health physics undergraduate degrees increased slightly in 2009 continuing a six-year trend, but doctorate degrees reported a 40-year low, says a report recently released by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-37-orise-report-shows-decline-health-physics-doctorates.aspx Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:49:08 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1267042743706:9010303867454096:http://orise.orau.gov/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Tony Lester as director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education’s program focused on scientific peer review. Lester has been serving in this role in an acting capacity since September 2009. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Tony Lester as director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education’s program focused on scientific peer review. Lester has been serving in this role in an acting capacity since September 2009. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-42-lester-selected-to-lead-peer-review-programs.aspx Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:31:08 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-42-lester-selected-to-lead-peer-review-programs.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has named Sarah Roberts as vice president and director for its Independent Environmental Assessment and Verification (IEAV) program. Roberts had served as acting director of this department since October 2009. Dr. Richard 'Dick' Toohey, who had most recently served as ORAU's interim vice president of University Partnerships, has been named IEAV associate director. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has named Sarah Roberts as vice president and director for its Independent Environmental Assessment and Verification (IEAV) program. Roberts had served as acting director of this department since October 2009. Dr. Richard 'Dick' Toohey, who had most recently served as ORAU's interim vice president of University Partnerships, has been named IEAV associate director. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-34-roberts-selected-to-lead.aspx Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:16:08 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-34-roberts-selected-to-lead.aspx Two years after completing doctoral degrees at United States (U.S.) universities, 67% of foreign students graduating in 2005 remained in the U.S., according to a new report issued by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This is a 3 percentage point increase and a rebound in the proportion of foreign graduates willing or able to stay in the U.S. after finishing their degrees (known as the stay rate), which had uncharacteristically declined among 2003 graduates. Two years after completing doctoral degrees at United States (U.S.) universities, 67% of foreign students graduating in 2005 remained in the U.S., according to a new report issued by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This is a 3 percentage point increase and a rebound in the proportion of foreign graduates willing or able to stay in the U.S. after finishing their degrees (known as the stay rate), which had uncharacteristically declined among 2003 graduates. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-20.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:16:08 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-20.aspx At a recent meeting of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in San Antonio, Texas, DOE awarded ORISE the “Star of Excellence.” This was the fourth consecutive year that ORISE has earned this distinction. At a recent meeting of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in San Antonio, Texas, DOE awarded ORISE the “Star of Excellence.” This was the fourth consecutive year that ORISE has earned this distinction. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-03.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:15:34 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-03.aspx Dr. Eric W. Abelquist has been named executive vice president of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and deputy director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Dr. Eric W. Abelquist has been named executive vice president of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and deputy director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-02.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:14:54 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-02.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities' (ORAU) laboratory for beryllium lymphocyte proliferation testing (BeLPT) has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. Oak Ridge Associated Universities' (ORAU) laboratory for beryllium lymphocyte proliferation testing (BeLPT) has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-65.aspx Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:13:55 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-65.aspx The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has been named a Best Diversity Company for 2009 Diversity/Careers magazine. ORISE was one of only four organizations to be ranked as a diversity leader in the "research" topic area, and one of 98 organizations to be ranked highest overall. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has been named a Best Diversity Company for 2009 Diversity/Careers magazine. ORISE was one of only four organizations to be ranked as a diversity leader in the "research" topic area, and one of 98 organizations to be ranked highest overall. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-60.aspx Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:13:00 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-60.aspx The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education's (ORISE) Consumer Health Resource Information Service (CHRIS) program is one step closer to replicating its initiative on a national level. CHRIS—a program that originated in Tennessee and has been replicated 21 times within the state—has recently added eight churches from Charlotte, N.C. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education's (ORISE) Consumer Health Resource Information Service (CHRIS) program is one step closer to replicating its initiative on a national level. CHRIS—a program that originated in Tennessee and has been replicated 21 times within the state—has recently added eight churches from Charlotte, N.C. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-46.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:02:15 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-46.aspx Eight university faculty members from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 2009 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Education Institutions (MEIs) Faculty Summer Research Program sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Eight university faculty members from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 2009 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Education Institutions (MEIs) Faculty Summer Research Program sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-44.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:01:40 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-44.aspx Harry Anderson (Andy) Page has been named President and CEO of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). The appointment was announced today by Dr. Win Phillips, Chair of the ORAU Board of Directors and Vice President for Research at the University of Florida. Harry Anderson (Andy) Page has been named President and CEO of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). The appointment was announced today by Dr. Win Phillips, Chair of the ORAU Board of Directors and Vice President for Research at the University of Florida. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-47.aspx Tue, 26 May 2009 19:00:07 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-47.aspx The number of college students graduating with majors in nuclear engineering continues to increase, according to a report by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), which surveyed 31 U.S. universities with nuclear engineering programs. The number of college students graduating with majors in nuclear engineering continues to increase, according to a report by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), which surveyed 31 U.S. universities with nuclear engineering programs. http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-33.aspx Thu, 21 May 2009 18:59:27 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-33.aspx Eric Powell and Christy Farmer are among the lucky recent college graduates. Seven months before they graduated from the University of Tennesse, Knoxville, they already had their first professional jobs lined up, choosing from among employers eager to make them enticing offers. Both accepted positions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Eric Powell and Christy Farmer are among the lucky recent college graduates. Seven months before they graduated from the University of Tennesse, Knoxville, they already had their first professional jobs lined up, choosing from among employers eager to make them enticing offers. Both accepted positions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-01.aspx Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:58:25 GMT http://orise.orau.gov/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-01.aspx