Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

Shaping the Future of Science

Spotlight

  • Sherry Painter is dedicated to getting students excited about science

    Sherry Painter leads an experiment with students on asthma, using spirometers to measure lung function.

    Sherry Painter brings a passion for outreach and engagement to her role as education project manager in STEM workforce development at ORISE. Her previous experience as a science community volunteer and chemistry professor/administrator also meshes well with her recruitment and project manager roles at ORISE.

  • Imposter syndrome: What is it and five ways to overcome it

    Illustration of imposter syndrome or someone appearing to hide behind a mask

    Have you ever felt as if you didn’t deserve your professional or academic achievements? Those feelings of inadequacy are quite common. Imposter syndrome is the perception that you don't really belong, or that you are a fraud in your current environment. Learn about imposter syndrome, how it often originates in young people, how it manifests psychologically and emotionally, and how to overcome it.

  • U.S. Forestry Service intern develops genetic tests to detect invasive species

    USDA-FS: John Kronenberger

    John Kronenberger is an ORISE intern alum who participated in the USDA-USFS Research Participation Program monitoring wildlife using environmental DNA.

  • Postdoctoral fellow at U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center wins 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! competition

    Pictured L to R: Jonathan Blutinger, Ph.D. (first place), Erik Head (second place), Christie Kim (third place), and Ashley Daniszewski, Ph.D. (fan favorite)

    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

STEM Diversity Outreach Summit: Career Connections to Federal Internships and Fellowships

Join us on Nov. 7 and explore a series of inclusive presentations, including former ORISE participants who are committed to diversifying the future of STEM.

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Nuclear Science Lesson Plan Competition

Teachers of any grade level or subject are invited to submit a STEM lesson plan that includes nuclear science. TWO teachers who submit lesson plans will be selected to receive a MacBook Air and a nuclear science kit! This competition ends October 31, 2024.

STEM Competitions for K-12 Teachers

From taking computers apart to making supercomputers more efficient—Naveed Sekender

Join hosts Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood in a conversation with Sekender about his internship, how his interest in science was spurred and where he hopes to go from here.

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