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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy institute focusing on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies, support national security and emergency preparedness, and educate the next generation of scientists.

Sept. 10, 2012 - Evasius selected as ORAU’s vice president and director of science education programs

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Dr. Dean Evasius as vice president and director of science education programs.

March 12, 2012 - ORISE receives continued recognition at the Star level in DOE VPP

ORISE, which is managed by ORAU, was recently recognized for its pursuit of excellence in health and safety and for achieving continued recognition at the Star level in DOE’s VPP.

Date Event
09/28/2012 U.S. Conference on AIDS: HIV/AIDS Resources from NLM
Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2012
09/30/2012 National Public Health Information Coalition Annual Symposium
Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2012
10/01/2012 NEAT/MHEA Home Energy Auditor Training
Oct. 1-4, 2012
10/08/2012 Instruction Design Workshop
Focus:Hope Weatherization Training Center

Oct. 8-11, 2012
10/12/2012 Accreditation Assistance Visit
Focus:Hope Weatherization Training Center
Oct. 12, 2012
10/18/2012 American Association of Pediatrics Meeting
Oct. 18-23, 2012

Current Career Opportunities

Ref. No. Job Title Location
12-085 Computer & Information Security Analyst 3 Oak Ridge, TN
12-086 Buyer 2 Oak Ridge, TN
12-076 Physical Scientists - Trace Evidence Quantico, VA
12-078 Physical Scientist 2 - Trace Quantico, VA
12-089 Toxicologist 3 Project Manager Oak Ridge, TN
12-088 Technical Specialist 3 Oak Ridge, TN
12-074 Forensic Photographer Quantico, VA
12-075 Forensic Photographers (Senior Personnel) Quantico, VA
12-071 Forensic Examiner - Trace Quantico, VA
12-069 Chemist Quantico, VA
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ORNL Video

WATCH: World Class Science. Big Ideas. (2:07)

Research participants placed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory through science education programs administered by ORISE share how access to world-class research facilities and staff has catapulted their careers in science and technology.