1951
In 1951, the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies (ORINS) assumed responsibility for the national administration of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)-sponsored predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programs. There were 326 predoctoral fellows and 41 postdoctoral fellows appointed by the Fellowship Board.
Advanced medical courses in radioisotopes were conducted by the Special Training Division in 1951. The Radioisotope Techniques course began its fourth year with 640 participants having attended the course. The participants were representatives from 400 hospitals, industries, medical schools, universities and colleges, military establishments, and other research organizations.
The Museum Division was established in 1951 to conduct a national exhibits program and to operate the American Museum of Atomic Energy. The museum's attendance increased 67% to 70,000 visitors. Reports on the museum appeared in Holiday and travel sections of many metro newspapers. The museum became an important link between ORINS and the region.
A major activity in 1951 was the provision of traveling exhibits for expositions, educational meetings, and other gatherings. The traveling atomic energy exhibit was shown under the auspices of ORINS and the National University Extension Association.