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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Menu Close About About ORISE Our Values ORISE History Contracting through ORISE ORISE Contract What we do STEM Internships and Fellowships STEM Workforce Development Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site K-12 STEM Programs Health Surveillance and Protection Scientific Peer Review Environmental and Radiological Assessments News News News Features ORISE Featurecast ORISE in the News Resources For K-12 Teachers and Students For University Students and Graduates For Medical Professionals For Epidemiologists and Health Professionals Careers Contact Events Search Search this site Search Shaping the Future of Science ORISE develops people and solutions to strengthen our nation’s competitive advantage in science University Students and Graduates Internships and Fellowships What STEM Careers are in High Demand? STEM Scholarships for Undergraduates Professional Development Resources What’s it like being an ORISE STEM Researcher? Postdocs and Faculty Postdoc Research Opportunities Faculty Research Opportunities What is a Postdoc? Benefits of a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship To Postdoc or Not to Postdoc? Professionals REAC/TS Health Surveillance and Protection Scientific Peer Review STEM Workforce Development Environmental and Radiological Assessments K-12 Students and Teachers STEM Competitions for K-12 Students STEM Competitions for K-12 Educators STEM Lesson Plans for Teachers Teacher Professional Development STEM Academies for Students Learn more about ORISE and how we’re supporting DOE and other federal agencies’ missions to strengthen the nation’s science education and research initiatives. Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site STEM Workforce Development K-12 STEM Programs Health Surveillance and Protection Scientific Peer Review Continuing Medical Education Environmental and Radiological Assessments STEM Workforce Studies ORISE History What’s Happening at ORISE K-12 Students: May the Force Be With You Student Challenge CALLING ALL STUDENTS!! Force is all around us – and we see examples of it every day without realizing it! ORISE wants you to go on a scavenger hunt and find an example of force! TWELVE prizes will be awarded with three winners per grade band— three for K-2 nd , three for 3 rd -5 th , three for 6 th -8 th , and three for 9 th -12 th . See the Competitions for Students page for more information. This competition ends May 31, 2024. Feature Story Future of Science Awards call for nominations! These prestigious awards recognize excellence performed by ORISE participants in the areas of scientific achievement, professional growth, project contributions, and leadership. Mentors and leaders at sponsoring organizations may nominate outstanding participants from May 1, 2024 through July 26, 2024. New this year: ORISE participants may recognize their exceptional mentors. Eligible mentors must have been an active ORISE mentor for at least one day within the period of Aug. 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. ORISE receives DOE silver award for GreenBuy program, fourth consecutive year The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a silver-level recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s GreenBuy award for fiscal year 2023. Research Spotlight Health Scientist and Former ORISE Fellow Relishes Mentor Role Sara Wolicki uses data science to bridge the gap between public health science and practice. She is relishing her new role as a mentor and wants to provide encouragement and support for her ORISE fellow. More news Return to top Want to learn more about ORISE? Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is managed by ORAU for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ORISE capability sections Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education STEM Internships and Fellowships STEM Workforce Development K-12 STEM Programs Health Survelliance and Protection Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site Scientific Peer Review Environmental and Radiological Assessments U.S. Department of Energy Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube Oak Ridge Associated Universities Privacy/Security Statement Contract Acknowledgement Accessibility Statement...