Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

08/27/2026

PeerNet: A platform for streamlining and securing the scientific review process. When conducting peer reviews, merit reviews, or grant reviews, ORISE may incorporate PeerNet, a web-based system for entering peer review scores and comments. PeerNet can be used to collect and report any evaluation data from multiple subject matter experts using common criteria and scoring methods helps review officials diligently monitor for conflict of interest and bias throughout the peer review process by giving them authorized read-only access to real-time data from the reviewers. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/400xBz9

ORISE provides technical support for both on-site and completely virtual peer reviews and scientific meetings conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and other government agencies.

08/26/2026

The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), as part of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, maintains a collection of radiation emergency medicine resources that support the medical response to radiological/nuclear events and the treatment of individuals injured by ionizing radiation. LEARN MORE:
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The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) at ORISE maintains a collection of radiation emergency medicine tools and resources that support the medical response and treatment of victims of radiation incidents.

08/26/2026

➡️Breakthroughs in rarely happen in isolation. Whether you have worked on a classroom project, participated in a laboratory course, or contributed to a research internship or fellowship, you have likely already experienced collaboration firsthand. In professional STEM settings, those teamwork skills become even more important. Whether developing medical technologies, analyzing climate data, or advancing artificial intelligence, today's scientific progress depends on teams of researchers, engineers, and specialists working together. For undergraduate students, graduate researchers, and postdoctoral scientists alike, collaboration is an essential skill that can strengthen both research outcomes and career growth. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4iuvTj5

08/25/2026

➡️LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for the virtual 2026 ORISE Symposium! Join us August 25-28, for the 2026 ORISE Symposium! This virtual event will feature professional development webinars, a poster session showcasing the research of ORISE participants, and ceremonies recognizing the winners of this year's IgniteOff! competition and Future of Science Awards.

The 2026 ORISE Symposium will also bring together speakers from academia, federal agencies, and research institutions to discuss current applications of artificial intelligence across fields and related considerations for research and workforce development. The theme of this year's event is Exploring Horizons in STEM.

Through panel discussions and interactive workshops, attendees will gain insight into how AI is being used in research environments and how organizations are approaching its evolving role in STEM.

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08/21/2026

🔬The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education maintains a comprehensive beryllium exposure studies and testing program for the U.S. Department of Energy that assesses the health effects to workers who have been exposed to airborne beryllium.

Beryllium is used in many industries, including aerospace, defense and nuclear weapons production. During manufacturing activities, workers may have inhaled beryllium as dust or fumes, and some individuals may have become sensitized. This sensitization can be an early indicator of chronic beryllium disease, formerly known as berylliosis.

Chronic beryllium disease leads to the development of small, inflammatory nodules in the lungs. These nodules, called granulomas, cause the patient to cough and experience shortness of breath. Chest pains, joint aches, weight loss, and fever are other symptoms.

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ORISE analyzes blood samples to detect beryllium exposure in former workers. The beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT) to help identify those who are at greater risk of developing chronic beryllium disease.

08/20/2026

To support the regulatory agencies, ORISE performs verification surveys of cleanup activities to ensure facilities and land can be safely released for government, commercial, or public use. Through the use of specialized equipment, ORISE health physicists and field survey technicians conduct environmental assessments to provide an accurate evaluation of a site’s radiological conditions. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/2Xmo7Lh

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) performs environmental assessments and verification surveys, which are essential to building public trust and confidence in radiological cleanup.

08/19/2026

ORISE facilitates end-to-end management and coordination of peer/merit reviews, award nomination reviews, project/program reviews, site reviews, as well as scientific and technical meetings where new research ideas are formulated or how funded research is progressing. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/2SwBjMF

08/18/2026

👀Looking for an or ? ORISE connects the most talented college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to internship and fellowship programs closely aligned with the interests of a variety of research facilities, including those managed for the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies. LEARN MORE or APPLY TODAY: https://bit.ly/349MbHP

08/17/2026

➡️REGISTER TODAY for the 2026 ORISE Symposium! Make plans to join us next week, August 25-28, for the 2026 ORISE Symposium! This virtual event will feature professional development webinars, a poster session showcasing the research of ORISE participants, and ceremonies recognizing the winners of this year’s IgniteOff! competition and Future of Science Awards.

The 2026 ORISE Symposium will also bring together speakers from academia, federal agencies, and research institutions to discuss current applications of artificial intelligence across fields and related considerations for research and workforce development. The theme of this year's event is Exploring Horizons in STEM.

Through panel discussions and interactive workshops, attendees will gain insight into how AI is being used in research environments and how organizations are approaching its evolving role in STEM.

➡️REGISTER or LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4mtDYnn

08/14/2026

🤝Meet Laura Ward, Ph.D. Growing up, she was fascinated by the invisible force that powered everyday life: electricity. While many children simply played with electronic toys, she and her brother eagerly dismantled remote-controlled cars and household electronics to understand the circuits hidden inside. Those childhood experiments sparked a curiosity that would eventually develop into a career dedicated to transforming electric power systems. LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/4qgcLaz