Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Shaping the Future of ScienceSpotlight
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ORISE Health Studies helping to resolve the “radiation risk debate”
A recent article in Science, titled “Resolving the Radiation Risk Debate,” examines renewed national attention on the “linear no-threshold” (LNT) model, which assumes that any amount of radiation exposure, no matter how small, carries some risk. Among the key research efforts includes the Million Person Study, one of the largest and most comprehensive investigations of chronic, low-dose occupational radiation exposure ever undertaken.
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Dress for success: Defining business and lab-appropriate attire
Learn what “business casual” means and how can you find the right balance between comfortable and professional, especially in lab or research environments.
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Save the date! ORISE Symposium 2026
Make plans to join us August 25-28, for the 2026 ORISE Symposium! This virtual event will feature professional development webinars, a poster session showcasing the research of ORISE participants, and ceremonies recognizing the winners of this year’s Ignite Off! competition and Future of Science Awards. The symposium will be open to all ORISE participants, alumni, mentors, and federal agency staff.
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REAC/TS Symposium to feature experts in the field of radiation emergency medicine
The Sixth REAC/TS International Symposium: The Medical Basis for Radiation-Accident Preparedness is November 3-5, 2026 and will feature radiation medical management staff from REAC/TS, as well as experts from across the United States and internationally, who will present on topics including current and emerging nuclear risks, innovations in management of radiation injuries/illnesses, and the Nuclear Renaissance.
ORISE News
May Student Competition: Fusion for the Future
May 1 is National Space Day! Celebrate with ORISE by exploring the science of fusion.
May – June Teacher Lesson Plan Competition
As the school year comes to a close, we invite teachers to take a moment before settling into summer break to reflect on the past year and share their most impactful STEM lesson as part of our lesson plan competition. Can you think of a lesson that captivated your students while exploring a STEM topic in an engaging and creative way?
2026 Student Mini-Academies
ORISE is hosting a variety of free summer programs for students this summer. All sessions are introductory level and will take place at ORAU in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
