Tennessee Science Bowl celebrates 30th year
Students from across the state will compete in the annual Tennessee Science Bowl this weekend. Learn about the impact the competition has had over the past 30 years for students interested in pursuing careers in science.
I ♡ VR Research Challenge
Do you think virtual reality would spice up your classes? It’s your turn to convince us! Tell us why and how virtual reality should (or could) be used in the classroom! You can use any medium you would like including, but not limited to, infographic, commercial, animation, video, brochure, PowerPoint, persuasive paper, etc. Make your stance and you could be one of THREE winners to receive your own Oculus Go Headset! (Note: due to the manufacturer’s health & safety warnings, no submissions from students under 13 years old will be accepted.) The deadline is Feb. 29, 2020.
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REAC/TS retains PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre designation
The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) recently received its redesignation as a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Centre. Collaborating Centres serve as key institutions throughout the world providing relevant expertise and functioning as an extension of the international public health agency’s mission to improve health outcomes for all people.
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Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer School accepting applications
The Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer School (NFUSS) is now accepting applications for the summer 2020 program at the University of Texas, Austin. NFUSS is a six-week course, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, designed to provide undergraduate students with comprehensive, experimental, hands-on training in topics essential to nuclear forensics. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2020.
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DOE Human Subjects Protection Program receives AAHRPP accreditation with support of ORISE
For more than 30 years, ORISE has provided technical assistance to the DOE Human Subjects Protection Program, and most recently, played an integral role in the successful Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) accreditation.
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Researcher spotlight: Jada Hoyle-Gardner
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are trying to gain a better understanding of the factors that transform mercury to methylmercury in East Fork Poplar Creek. Jada Hoyle-Gardner, a doctoral student in environmental sciences at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), recently contributed to these research efforts during an internship through the Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) Program at ORNL.
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STEM Career Resources
Are you are an undergraduate, graduate student or postdoc looking for early-career, professional development opportunities? With the right strategy, you can also find, apply to, and land the perfect research experience. Find information on how to submit a successful application, how to apply for research funding, what STEM careers are in high demand, where to find career fairs, and more!
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