Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Shaping the Future of ScienceSpotlight
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ORISE announces winners of its 2024 Future of Science Awards
ORISE has announced the winners of its 2024 Future of Science Awards. These prestigious awards recognize excellence performed by ORISE program participants in the areas of scientific achievement, professional growth, project contributions and leadership in four categories: undergraduate student and post-baccalaureate, graduate student and post-master’s, postdoctoral, and mentor.
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Sherry Painter is dedicated to getting students excited about science
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.
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CDC Bioinformatics fellow bridging gaps between laboratory research and public health implementation
Grace Nabakooza, Ph.D., came into her fellowship with the goal of translating research data into valuable insights that directly influence public health and shape health policies in the United States and globally.
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Postdoctoral fellow at U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center wins 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! competition
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.