Congratulations to Bryan Maner for being recognized as a Lincoln Memorial University 40 Under 40 honoree
Bryan Maner
Bryan Maner, associate manager in ORISE STEM Workforce Development, was recognized by Lincoln Memorial University as one of its 40 Under 40 honorees for 2026.
According to LMU, its 40 Under 40 seeks to recognize and celebrate 40 young alumni under the age of 40 who are excelling personally and professionally, demonstrating leadership skills and making contributions in their communities and fields.
Maner has been with ORAU since 2019 and has served as an associate manager in ORISE STEM Workforce Development since 2023. In this role, he advances STEM workforce development initiatives that support the next generation of scientists, engineers and research professionals. He works to expand access to meaningful research and educational opportunities for students and recent graduates, helping to strengthen and broaden participation in the future STEM workforce.
He is active in the broader professional community. Maner is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the National Postdoctoral Association, and the Project Management Institute.
Maner is pursuing his Doctor of Business Administration from LMU, where he also earned his MBA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business Management and Psychology from Tennessee Technological University.
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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) asset that is dedicated to enabling critical scientific, research, and health initiatives of the department and its laboratory system by providing world class expertise in STEM workforce development, scientific and technical reviews, and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination.
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