Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Shaping the Future of ScienceSpotlight
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Making the most of LinkedIn: How to put the ‘network’ in social networking
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building your professional presence and brand, distinct from other social media platforms. Learn more about why completing your profile is crucial, and how LinkedIn's useful tools can help set you apart when you are looking for a job or internship.
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ORISE Beryllium Lab recertified by College of American Pathologists
The ORISE Beryllium Lab was recently recertified by College of American Pathologists after no deficiencies were identified, and as a result the lab will continue to maintain its CAP certification. This marks the fifth consecutive inspection with no deficiencies and the 16th time the lab has become CAP-accredited.
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TEACHERS—Are you looking for professional development courses to keep your skills sharp this summer?
Register TODAY for our summer STEM courses! ORISE offers a variety of STEM opportunities to equip educators with valuable STEM skills and learning experiences. Our K-12 teacher programs allow educators to research alongside our nation’s leading scientists, explore STEM curriculum resources, and strengthen their classroom instruction.
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Giovana Ciacci Zanella— Animal researcher studies Influenza A virus in swine
Giovana Ciacci Zanella is studying pathogens that infect production animals and humans through an ORISE fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service.
ORISE News
Spring into Engineering Design Student Challenge
Get ready to be creative with your spring cleaning! ORISE invites students to repurpose something around the house and walk through the engineering design process to determine a new use for it.
Sharing enthusiasm and a love of science: A conversation about mentorship with Alison Gerken, Ph.D.
Alison Gerken, Ph.D., a research quantitative ecologist with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, was one of the runners up for the 2024 ORISE Mentor Award for her excellence in mentoring young scientists. In this conversation with ORISE Featurecast host Michael Holtz, Gerken discusses the importance of mentorship for herself and for young scientists. She says learning to use the tools of experimental design and biology to answer questions about behavior and ecology fueled her passion for research, particularly in researching how farmers can protect their investment in providing safe food for Americans and the rest of the world.
