What is the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education?
A. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) was established by the U.S. Department of Energy to undertake national and international programs in education, training, health, and the environment. ORISE and its programs are operated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. Established in 1946, ORAU is a consortium of colleges and universities.
A. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) was established by the U.S. Department of Energy to undertake national and international programs in education, training, health, and the environment. ORISE and its programs are operated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. Established in 1946, ORAU is a consortium of 85 colleges and universities.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) was established by the U.S. Department of Energy to undertake national and international programs in education, training, health, and the environment. ORISE and its programs are operated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. Established in 1946, ORAU is a consortium of colleges and universities.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a DOE institute focused 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. The research participation programs remain a key function of ORISE. In administering more than 100 of these programs, ORISE deals with at least 13 federal agencies. Examples include DOE, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Commerce.
