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.
ORISE News
December STEM Review Spotlight Social Media Contest
STEM teachers! The weather may be getting colder, but our social media contests are heating up! Throughout the month of December, we want to know the most creative strategy you use to review with your students! The winner will receive a classroom supplies kit that includes cleaning supplies, desk supplies, treats for the students, and more! The deadline to enter is December 31, 2024.
Undergrads: Campus Conservationist Challenge
ORISE is hosting a research-based challenge for undergraduate students! The challenge is for students to develop a report in the style of your choice to educate others on your campus’s sustainability practices. Your report could win you a $5,000 scholarship! This competition ends December 4, 2024.
K-12 Students: Seasonal Phenomena Student Challenge
Students—have you ever wondered why the leaves change color in the fall, why the days are longer in the summer, or how snowflakes form in the winter? ORISE wants you to figure it out! We are asking that you create a 2–3-minute original presentation that creatively explains or demonstrates a seasonal phenomenon of your choice. Eight prizes will be awarded with two winners per grade band—two for K-2nd, two for 3rd-5th, two for 6th-8th, and two for 9th-12th. This competition ends December 4, 2024.
Roundtable conversation with the winners of the 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! competition
The ORISE Ignite Off! competition showcases the talents of interns from participating federal agencies and offices as they share their research through Ignite Talks. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, host Michael Holtz talks to the winners of the 2024 ORISE Ignite Off! Check out the episode and learn more about the topics of their presentations.
