ORISE gave me the opportunity and space to learn how to be an independent scientist – what works, what does not, and how to build an impactful project portfolio. Transitioning to a fast-paced government research laboratory via ORISE enabled me to learn how to focus my research for application in the US and beyond.

—Benjamin Trump, a USACE-ERDC postdoctoral fellow

The ORISE program has allowed me an opportunity to experience different facets of research, grow both personally and professionally, and learn new skills that I otherwise would not have learned had I not had this fellowship. It was the ideal stepping stone between my undergraduate studies and, in my case, medical school, and I am so grateful to have been able to participate in this one-of-a-kind opportunity.

—Michelle Saillant

My favorite part of this time at USARIEM was absolutely the opportunity to learn in such a warm and welcoming environment. You are encouraged, applauded, cared for, mentored and provided with the tools to succeed. I cannot think of a better opportunity to research and grow alike.

—Seth Rinehart

My first summer internship with ORISE changed the trajectory of my career. I think this program is great for students exploring different pathways in STEM-related careers.

—Natalie Koons

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the research at USARIEM. Each of the individuals I met made me feel welcome, encouraged me to ask questions, and talked to me about their research or other ways to conduct research that I had not been exposed to before.

—Kristin Johnson

I love our mission at the institute, but the mentoring, by far, is the most rewarding part of my job. To watch a student come in and progress through their time there, and get ready for the next step of their career, there's nothing more exciting to watch and see.

—Dr. Heidi Hoard-Fruchey, Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense

My favorite part of being a mentor was watching one of my fellows become a mentor. Witnessing the participants mature and become their own person, not just scientifically, but also as productive members of society that want to make this world a better place, was extremely gratifying.

—Capt. Kevin Hauns, Ph.D., Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

This experience has been eye-opening, seeing everything that goes into designing a system from start to finish, whether it’s for an environment of motion or for virtual simulations. I would definitely recommend this program to others.

—Brendan Gallagher