Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Shaping the Future of ScienceSpotlight
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Chelsea Gibson, Ph.D., relishes role in supporting STEM workforce development
Chelsea Gibson, Ph.D., an associate manager for ORISE STEM Workforce Development, leads a team that administers the ORISE FDA Research Participation Programs. In addition, Chelsea helps develop and execute professional development opportunities for ORISE interns and fellows. She holds a doctoral degree in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. Get to know Chelsea in this ORISE Staff Spotlight Q&A!
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Using artificial intelligence to improve radiation dose prediction accuracy
The November 2024 special issue of “Applied Sciences” recently published an artificial intelligence (AI) study co-authored by ORISE Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Laboratory Director Dr. Adayabalam Balajee. The article, titled “Neural Network Ensemble to Detect Dicentric Chromosomes in Metaphase Images,” examines how AI-based tools can advance the field of radiation biodosimetry by improving the accuracy of absorbed dose estimation and by facilitating the development of predictive modeling for radiation induced short- and long-term health effects in humans.
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EPA fellow researches PFAS toxicity levels in migratory fish populations
Izak Hill is an ORISE fellow with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division (ACESD). His fellowship focuses on the growing environmental concern of PFAS and their accumulation in wildlife fish species.
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Technology’s critical role in the classroom: A conversation with Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows
From assisting students with learning, helping teachers stay organized, and keeping classrooms secure, technology plays a crucial role in classrooms today. In this conversation, hosts Michael Holtz and Zachary Minchow-Proffit talk to Charles Wang and Nancy Penchev, two members of the 2024-25 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educators Fellowship Program cohort, about the impact of technology in its various forms. They also share tips and tricks and some of their favorite tools.
ORISE News
February Student Challenge: Can I be the Teacher Now?
Is there a topic in your school that has not been covered that you would like to learn about? ORISE wants you to teach it! We are asking that you create an original activity to teach your topic, and then make a 2–3-minute video pretending like you are teaching the activity to your classmates. It must be a STEM topic of your choosing that has not been covered in your school. Make sure you explain how you designed your activity in your video!
Heart of STEM Lesson Plan Competition
Teachers! The ORISE wants to see how you show the HEART of STEM in your classroom by sharing your lesson plans about teaching empathy and compassion in STEM topics/fields. Teachers of any grade level or subject are invited to submit a unique STEM lesson plan that incorporates teaching empathy and compassion in any STEM topics/fields. THREE teachers who submit lesson plans will be selected to receive the following prizes!
February Self Care Social Media Contest
Teachers! You spend so much of your time caring and working for others, but now, it’s time to think about how you care for yourself! Throughout the month of February, we want to know your favorite self-care activities.
