Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Shaping the Future of ScienceSpotlight
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Community Impact Leaders Program
The ORISE Community Impact Leaders Program (OCIL) is a new initiative that provides selected future STEM leaders in current ORISE-administered programs with an opportunity to develop peer leadership experience and expand their skills in communication, networking, learning, and critical thinking while enhancing relationships among the ORISE Community.
The ORISE Community of STEM professionals is your community, and the Community Impact Leaders look forward to meeting you!
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ORISE announces winners of its 2024 Future of Science Awards
ORISE has announced the winners of its 2024 Future of Science Awards. These prestigious awards recognize excellence performed by ORISE program participants in the areas of scientific achievement, professional growth, project contributions and leadership in four categories: undergraduate student and post-baccalaureate, graduate student and post-master’s, postdoctoral, and mentor.
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ORISE fellow alum recounts her life-changing opportunity with the USDA-ARS
Indrani Kakati Baruah, Ph.D., is an alumni ORISE fellow with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) who researched various fungal pathogens that were responsible for various devastating diseases on cacao trees, commonly known as the chocolate plant.
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Postdoctoral fellow at U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center wins 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! competition
Jonathan Blutinger, Ph.D., an ORISE postdoctoral fellow at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center, has been named the winner of the 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! competition. The annual ORISE Ignite Off! showcases the talents of interns and fellows from federal agencies and offices as they share their research through Ignite Talks. The winners were announced during a national viewing event on Aug. 28, 2024, during which the 10 finalists’ presentations were showcased.
ORISE News
December STEM Review Spotlight Social Media Contest
STEM teachers! The weather may be getting colder, but our social media contests are heating up! Throughout the month of December, we want to know the most creative strategy you use to review with your students! The winner will receive a classroom supplies kit that includes cleaning supplies, desk supplies, treats for the students, and more! The deadline to enter is December 31, 2024.
Roundtable conversation with the winners of the 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! competition
The ORISE Ignite Off! competition showcases the talents of interns from participating federal agencies and offices as they share their research through Ignite Talks. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, host Michael Holtz talks to the winners of the 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! Check out the episode and learn more about the topics of their presentations.
