Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
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ORISE supports landmark 2026 Genesis Mission Summit in Washington, D.C.
Nearly 800 leaders from government, research institutions, industry, and academia gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Genesis Mission Summit, where ORISE provided critical operational support for one of the nation’s most ambitious scientific initiatives.
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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.
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Register for the 2026 ORISE Symposium
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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Accelerating the implementation of energy technologies
Through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Innovator Fellowship, Laura A. Ward, Ph.D., is helping advance the District of Columbia's strategy to achieve 15% locally generated solar energy by 2041 while supporting one of the nation's most ambitious grid modernization initiatives.
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ORISE Symposium 2026 preview: James Dewar, Ph.D., says treat every AI prompt like an experiment
James Dewar, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry at Vanderbilt University, uses Large Language Models (LLMs, a type of generative artificial intelligence) in his research. In a recent article published at nature.com, Dewar writes that to get more from AI researchers should treat every query like an experiment. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, Dewar talks in more depth about his article and gives a preview of his upcoming ORISE Symposium Seminar on the use of LLMs for science and research. He also discusses and shares some of the tools he has developed to help students and researchers better understand how to use LLMs effectively.
