Shaping the Future of Science

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What's Happening at ORISE

  • STEM Competitions for K-12 Educators

    Teachers: April Social Media Contest

    Teachers! Throughout the month of April, we want to know how you make STEM more accessible to diverse groups of students in your classrooms! THREE randomly selected teachers will receive an iPad 9 and Apple Pencil!

    See the Competitions for Educators page for more information. This competition ends April 30, 2024.

  • STEM Competitions for K-12 Students

    Students: April Cosmic Energy 5th- 12th Grade Student Competition

    Calling all students! There’s a universe of knowledge out there, and we're inviting you to explore it! Dive into the Department of Energy article on energy in space, answer the cosmic call with your answers, and you could win some stellar prizes! THREE randomly selected students will receive an iPad Mini and a 3D printing pen kit .

    See the Competitions for Students page for more information. This competition ends April 30, 2024.

  • ORISE receives DOE silver award for GreenBuy program, fourth consecutive year

    Feature Story

    ORISE receives DOE silver award for GreenBuy program, fourth consecutive year

    The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a silver-level recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s GreenBuy award for fiscal year 2023.

  • CDC Mentor: Sara Wolicki

    Research Spotlight

    Health Scientist and Former ORISE Fellow Relishes Mentor Role

    Sara Wolicki uses data science to bridge the gap between public health science and practice. She is relishing her new role as a mentor and wants to provide encouragement and support for her ORISE fellow.

  • Are you a current or former ORISE intern, fellow or mentor?

    Are you a current or former ORISE intern, fellow or mentor?

    ORISE is inviting all current and former ORISE interns, fellows and mentors to join its online platform, ORISE Connections, for networking, expanding knowledge and sharing STEM experiences by visiting: oriseconnections.org.

    ORISE Connections, with 1,250-plus members in just a few months, also provides a convenient way to access professional development opportunities, online and in-person events, and the latest news and upcoming happenings for the ORISE community.

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