Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

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  • Looking for a summer internship?

    Calendar of Events

    Discover exciting summer 2026 internship opportunities through ORISE at federal agencies and research facilities nationwide! This webinar, scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. EST, will provide an overview of available programs, including details on application and eligibility requirements. After the presentation, attendees can connect directly with ORISE staff during a live Q&A session to get their questions answered. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about summer opportunities in STEM!

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  • ORISE contract with U.S. Department of Energy extended through Sept. 30, 2026

    Laboratory technician conducting test in the ORISE Beryllium Laboratory

    Officials with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science have signed a one-year extension of ORAU’s contract to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) through September 30, 2026.

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  • ORISE celebrates our mentors during National Mentoring Month

    Teacher explaining something to a couple of college students in a robotics class

    January is National Mentoring Month, and we're celebrating the incredible mentors who guide and inspire participants in ORISE-administered internship and fellowship programs! Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing notes of appreciation from ORISE participants, highlighting the meaningful impact their mentors have had on their journeys.

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  • ORISE poster session winner explores grid vulnerability in ORNL internship

    ORNL: Sk Nafiz Rahaman

    Sk Nafiz Rahaman, a doctoral student at Mississippi State University and ORISE Graduate Research Program participant at ORNL, focuses on grid vulnerability and energy affordability. Originally from Bangladesh, he is passionate about using technology to address environmental challenges. His internship inspires his career goals in geospatial science, energy resilience, and data-driven sustainability policy.

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ORISE News

Impactful Wearables Design Student Challenge

Kick off the new year with a new student challenge. ORISE invites K-12 students to design a wearable device that monitors or solves a problem in your community or the world.

STEM Competitions for K-12 Students

Makerspace Magic – Problem Solving in Action Lesson Plan Competition

Teachers! ORISE wants to see how you harness the creative power of makerspaces and makerspace materials in your lesson plans.

STEM Competitions for K-12 Teachers