ORAU provides scientific, health and security expertise to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment, and strengthen national security. Backed by a consortium of more than 100 academic institutions, ORAU also connects universities and research laboratories to advance science education and discovery. A 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy.
TOTAL REVENUE
$345.1 MILLION
| HCTT | Health Communication and Technical Training Programs | |
| IEAV | Independent Environmental Assessment and Verification Programs | |
| NSEM | National Security and Emergency Management Programs | |
| OEWH | Occupational Exposure and Worker Health Programs | |
| SEP | Science Education Programs | |
| STRI | Scientific and Technical Resource Integration/Peer Review Programs |
ORAU’s independent verification services help protect workers, the public and the environment from exposure to radiological and chemical contamination by assuring that contaminated sites are appropriately cleaned up. ORAU also performs independent characterization to help better define the scope of cleanup work, reduce overall project costs, and determine the appropriate waste disposition for radiologically contaminated structures, equipment and other materials.
Blending communication and technical training skills with public health, epidemiology and environmental health expertise, ORAU develops comprehensive communication programs that inform decision making, equip health professionals and promote healthy behaviors. ORAU also develops customized, evidence-based solutions and incorporates Web technologies to maximize reach throughout the nation and abroad.
ORAU prepares agencies to respond to a full range of natural and man-made threats to safety and security. ORAU experts provide specialized expertise in counterterrorism preparedness, emergency management and response, operational readiness and forensic science. ORAU also manages DOE’s Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site, which provides training and 24/7 radiation emergency response.
With 65 years administering internship, scholarship and fellowship programs—and with recently expanded K-12 programs—ORAU is a leader in implementing research-based, science education programs. ORAU experts also analyze labor trends, assess classroom technologies and examine educational programs that develop U.S. scientific talent.
ORAU manages a credible and customizable peer review process by providing critical, independent validation of the quality of research proposals and the accuracy of scientific information. Through the use of independent, expert reviewers, ORAU ensures timely and fair assessments so that customers can confidently make informed funding decisions.
When people are exposed to hazardous substances, ORAU helps provide accurate, timely answers to health concerns. Combining more than 30 years of experience in occupational exposure and established partnerships with leading universities and medical centers, ORAU conducts health studies with the highest levels of quality and integrity.
Continued certification as a DOE Voluntary Protection Program Star Site for safety; received second consecutive DOE Legacy of Stars Award
ISO 14001 registration for environmentally sound operations
College of American Pathologists accreditation for ORISE Beryllium Laboratory
A “Best Diversity Company” by Diversity Careers Magazine
Exemplary Business Award from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition for accommodation of employee disabilities
Since 1946, ORAU has collaborated with federal agencies, national laboratories, research universities and industry to enhance the scientific research and education enterprises of our nation. Read more about how ORAU (formerly the Oak Ridge Institute for Nuclear Studies) was founded, our history and our people, and view an interactive chronology of company milestones…
For more than 65 years, ORAU has served as contractor to the U.S. Department of Energy. As the managing contractor for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, ORISE, is a robust DOE institute focusing on initiatives in science education, public and environmental health, technical training, scientific peer review, radiation emergency medicine, and national security and emergency preparedness.
