Staff News and Accomplishments

ORISE's Rebecca Cavender shares passion for environment as 4-H volunteer instructor

When Rebecca Cavender isn’t helping administer ORISE research participation programs for a variety of federal agencies, she enjoys sharing her passion for the environment with the next generation.
Chelsea Gibson, Ph.D., relishes role in supporting STEM workforce development

Chelsea Gibson, Ph.D., an associate manager for ORISE STEM Workforce Development, leads a team that administers the ORISE FDA Research Participation Programs. In addition, Chelsea helps develop and execute professional development opportunities for ORISE interns and fellows.
Sherry Painter is dedicated to getting students excited about science

Sherry Painter brings a passion for outreach and engagement to her role as education project manager in STEM workforce development at ORISE. Her previous experience as a science community volunteer and chemistry professor/administrator also meshes well with her recruitment and project manager roles at ORISE.
Margaret Scheiner, Ph.D., dedicated to supporting education and scientific research initiatives

Margaret Scheiner, Ph.D., wears many hats in her role with ORISE—all to support education and scientific research initiatives. As a functional analyst for ORISE, she provides data analyses for STEM WD staff and leadership.
ORISE’s Rachel Hill, Ph.D., transitions from STEM research to program management

When Rachel Hill isn’t helping administer ORISE research participation programs for a variety of federal agencies, she's active in various STEM outreach efforts, sharing her knowledge and passion for science with the community.
Emily Hanson sees the importance of connections and the impact of mentorship

As an associate manager with ORISE STEM Workforce Development, Emily Hanson, Ph.D., sees the potential in making connections—both for a participant’s career and for the future of the STEM workforce.
Erin Burr brings her own postdoctoral experience to ORISE

In her current role on the ORISE Assessment and Evaluation team, Burr acts as a principal investigator on evaluations of STEM workforce development programs managed by ORISE. Administrators and sponsors use the evaluations from Burr and her team to assess their programs and see how they can be improved.
Planting the seeds: Manon Fleming is passionate about helping kids learn, grow

Whether she’s planting seeds in the minds of the children she works with, or the children she’s raising at home, Manon Fleming is always keeping busy. Her job involves project managing several of the key student and teacher programs and events at ORISE, including the Tennessee Science Bowl and the Joint Science Technology Institute.