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In this section, you can browse current and archived news releases, learn more about research being conducted by ORISE research participants, explore publications and resources authored by ORISE subject matter experts, connect with our social media channels, and more!
Featured Stories
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Looking ahead: Everything you need to know about ORISE summer programs
Discover everything you need to know about this summer’s ORISE K-12 programs, including dates and details about the programs.
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ORISE receives DOE silver award for GreenBuy program, fourth consecutive year
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a silver-level recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s GreenBuy award for fiscal year 2023.
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Leigh Ann Pennington looks at changes in ORISE after a 32-year career
Before her retirement in February 2024 after 32 years with ORISE, Pennington served as a key member of a team working to implement a data use strategy for STEM workforce development.
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Farragut High School Team 1 beats out 59 teams to win the 2024 Tennessee Science Bowl
Farragut High School Team 1 was the winning school at the 2024 Tennessee Science Bowl, a fast-paced STEM competition that pits teams of four students against each other in a quiz-show-style contest.
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Are you a current or former ORISE intern, fellow or mentor?
ORISE is inviting all current and former ORISE interns, fellows and mentors to join its online platform, ORISE Connections, for networking, expanding knowledge and sharing STEM experiences.
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ORISE report shows overall number of health physics degrees decreases to lowest level in decades
The number of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who graduated in 2022 with degrees in health physics dropped to the lowest level in decades, while six schools in the survey have either phased out or are in the process of phasing out health physics programs entirely.
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Phone: 865.207.7953
wendy.west@orau.org
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