Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

National Science Bowl® is a fast-paced academic competition that offers teams of high school and middle school students from across the country a chance to match their wits in math and science in a series of head-to-head competitions. ORISE and Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows have played a role in providing logistical support for years. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, hosts Michael Holtz and Natasja Brown discuss Science Bowl with educator Mary Lou O’Donnell and Sirius Drahos, who was one of Brown’s students when she coached her school’s Science Bowl team.

Internships, fellowships, early-career jobs, and volunteer opportunities are all stepping stones that help bridge the gap between the classroom and real-world application. Whether you're preparing for a summer internship, a competitive fellowship, or your first job, there are key steps you should take before, during and after the experience to ensure you make the most of every opportunity.

Sheetal Jha’s passion for food safety led her to an ORISE fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), where she studied meat-contaminated surfaces.

Discover exciting summer 2026 internship opportunities through ORISE at federal agencies and research facilities nationwide! This previously recorded video will provide an overview of available summer programs, including details on application and eligibility requirements. After the presentation, hear from ORISE staff as they answer questions and provide more information to help you learn more about applying on Zintellect for one of the 200+ ORISE opportunities in STEM!

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