Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Shaping the Future of ScienceSpotlight
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Science isn't science until you share what you've found: A conversation about the value of scientific peer review
In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, host Michael Holtz talks to Colleen Iversen, Ph.D., a former ORISE research participation program participant who now serves as a peer reviewer for ORISE. Their conversation covers the importance of the peer review process to the advancement of science, the newly developed ORISE Peer Review Resource Hub, the need for young investigators to become peer reviewers, and how peer review makes you a better scientist and proposal writer.
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Branton, Spiller Honored with Inaugural Katharine Way Shaping Science Award
ORISE announced two recipients of its inaugural Katharine Way Shaping Science Award—U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory Site Office Deputy Manager Michele Branton and Reginal “Reggie” Spiller, who is the co-founder of DOE Office of Fossil Energy’s Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fellow uses resilience for practical leadership tools
Beth Ellinport, an ORISE fellow at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Laboratory, focuses on building resilience in systems and individuals to better adapt to disruptions. She aims to embed resilience into daily operations and continue her career in federal research and public service, emphasizing the value of ORISE in fostering impactful research and career growth.
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AI resources for K-12 teachers
Educators—are you looking for free resources to help you learn about how artificial intelligence can benefit your students? Check out our AI tools, strategies, and lesson plans designed to help you succeed in the K-12 classroom. Whether you're looking to strengthen student engagement, expand your lesson plans, or dive deeper into the world of AI innovations, we have something for everyone.
ORISE News
Elemental Science Lesson Plan Competition
ORISE is going nuclear this October! In celebration of Nuclear Science Week (October 20-24), we invite K-12 educators to submit an original lesson plan in the Elemental Science Lesson Plan Competition. The lesson can cover topics ranging from atomic structure and interactions to nuclear energy. Your lesson plan could win a lab prize pack!
October Career Connections Social Media Contest
Teachers! You’re the experts in inspiring the next generation of our workforce. Throughout the month of October, ORISE wants to know how you incorporate career awareness into your classroom!
Nuclear Science Student Challenge
Celebrate Nuclear Science week with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)! We are asking K-12 students to identify a nuclear science-related resource and fill out a short survey to tell us what you learned. One winner from each grade band will be randomly selected to win!
Future of Nuclear Energy Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity
As part of Nuclear Science Week 2025, ORISE invites undergraduate students to explore the future of nuclear energy by researching pivotal technologies and creating engaging infographics tailored to high school audiences. Participants will visually and textually highlight the significance of their chosen technology and its alignment with the nation’s energy goals for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. Submissions are due by November 30, 2025, with winners announced in December.
