National Security and Emergency Management

ORISE prepares DOE and other government agencies by managing and conducting programs, studies, research, exercises and training related to national security and emergency preparedness.

Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site

ORISE provides expertise in the medical management of radiation incidents through the operation of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), a dedicated DOE facility located in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Worker Health Studies

ORISE provides DOE and the scientific community with important information regarding the long-term health outcomes affecting current and former energy workers.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE collaborates with federal, state and local agencies to provide health communication and training solutions that enhance the well-being of the public and the nation’s workers.

Scientific Peer Review

ORISE manages a credible and customizable peer review process that is helping DOE and other government agencies make informed decisions about the quality of the science they pursue.

University Radioactive Ion Beam Consortium

The University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium consists of eight member universities that partner to perform basic nuclear physics research using the fast-growing technique of radioactive ion beams.

Scientific Research Opportunities

ORISE manages research participation programs at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty levels at DOE and other government facilities across the United States.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform research focused on air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate.

Environmental Assessments and Health Physics

ORISE instills confidence in environmental cleanup through survey assessments, health physics evaluations and hands-on, laboratory-based training in the radiation sciences.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate research.

Health Physics

Through Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORISE's managing contractor, health physics and radiation safety training courses are offered for participants performing work in the radiation sciences.

Radiation Emergency Medicine

Continuing education courses taught through the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) at ORISE focus on radiation emergency medicine and the medical management of radiation incidents.

Emergency Preparedness

ORISE emergency planners train government agencies on how to build effective response and preparedness plans, as well as teach best practices to improve communication among emergency response teams.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE develops training and education programs designed to address public health topics. Training is delivered via e-learning, multimedia applications and traditional classroom instruction.

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Looking for the latest news about the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)? The ORISE Media Center offers an extensive collection of media resources, including news releases, photos, media contacts, links to ORISE publications, background information and videos.

News Releases

Top graduate students from U.S. convene with Nobel Laureates in Lindau, Germany

Seventy-three of the top graduate student researchers from the United States were chosen to attend the 63rd Annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, from June 30 to July 5.

DOE recognizes partnership with ORAU for long-time management of Tennessee Science Bowl

U.S. Department of Energy ORNL Site Office Manager Johnny Moore recently presented a commemorative plaque to ORAU for its continued support of DOE’s Tennessee Science Bowl, an annual competition aimed at encouraging high school students to excel in science and math and to pursue careers in those fields.

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.

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.

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Follow ORISE on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr

Stay in the know about ORISE news and happenings by following us on various social media outlets.

Twitter: Follow us at http://twitter.com/ORISEConnect or add us to your follow list using @ORISEConnect.

Facebook: You can keep up with the latest ORISE news on Facebook. Be sure to click the “Like” button when you visit ORISE on Facebook.

YouTube: Check out our video collection, share them with friends, or leave comments on ones you like on the ORISE YouTube channel.

Flickr: Browse a collection of ORISE event and program photos that are available for viewing on the ORAU-ORISE Flickr gallery. Please note that if you republish these images, credit must be given to the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

ORISE Fact Sheets

ORISE Fact Sheet (PDF, 430 KB)
Environmental Assessments and Health Physics Fact Sheet (PDF, 866 KB)
Health Communication Fact Sheet (PDF, 340 KB)
National Security and Emergency Management Fact Sheet (PDF, 600 KB)
Radiation Emergency Medicine Fact Sheet (PDF, 400 KB)
Science Education Fact Sheet (PDF, 325 KB)
Scientific Peer Review Fact Sheet (PDF, 270 KB)
Worker Health Studies Fact Sheet (PDF, 315 KB)

ORISE in the News

First responders and students receive training to prepare for terrorism attacks (GoUpstate.com May 31 2013)
REACTS in Vietnam (Knoxnews.com Oct 16 2012)
Training in Taiwan: rad nightmares (Knoxnews.com Jul 27 2012)
Medical training for radiation emergencies (Knoxnews.com Jul 27 2012)

Media Contacts

Pam Bonee
Director, Communications
Work: 865.576.3146
Cell: 865.603.5142
Pam.Bonee@orau.org

Wendy West
Manager, Communications
Work: 865.576.0028
Cell: 865.207.7953
Wendy.West@orau.org

Nicole Merrifield
Communications Specialist, Communications
Work: 865.241.0482
Cell: 865.323.5762
Nicole.Merrifield@orau.org