http://www.orau.org News stories for the ORAU Consortium. en Copyright 2009 webinfo@orau.org (ORAU Communications and Marketing) webinfo@orau.org 1440 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:16:57 GMT Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:16:57 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 Joel Rosenthal, an assistant professor in chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Delaware, was interviewed in August by Nature.com about his career and fast-growing lab group, which is working to generate synthetic fuels. Joel Rosenthal, an assistant professor in chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Delaware, was interviewed in August by Nature.com about his career and fast-growing lab group, which is working to generate synthetic fuels. http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/2011/110811/full/nj7359-243a.html Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:54:15 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml West Virginia University has signed two new agreements with ORAU that could lead to more opportunities in research funding. West Virginia University has signed two new agreements with ORAU that could lead to more opportunities in research funding. http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2011/08/04/wvu-expands-alliance-with-oak-ridge-associated-universities-organization Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:24:13 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Dr. Amer Lahamer, physics professor and department chairperson at Berea College, won the 2010 George B. Pegram Award for "Excellence in the Teaching of Physics in the Southeast." Dr. Amer Lahamer, physics professor and department chairperson at Berea College, won the 2010 George B. Pegram Award for "Excellence in the Teaching of Physics in the Southeast." http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/member-news.aspx Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:58:27 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Students from around the globe gathered in Roanoke, Va., on Aug. 29, 2010, to compete for a $25,000 grand prize at the first annual VT KnowledgeWorks Global Student Business Concept Challenge. Students from around the globe gathered in Roanoke, Va., on Aug. 29, 2010, to compete for a $25,000 grand prize at the first annual VT KnowledgeWorks Global Student Business Concept Challenge. http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/member-news/garrison-presents-top-honors-at-global-student-business-concept-challenge.aspx Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:30:34 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Maryville College student Katherine Nadler spent the summer of 2010 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducting research that could aid the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in detecting vaporized explosives. Maryville College student Katherine Nadler spent the summer of 2010 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducting research that could aid the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in detecting vaporized explosives. http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/member-news/maryville-college-student-conducts-research-at-ORNL-that-could-aid-homeland-security.aspx Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:04:12 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Drs. Ju Wang and Dafeng Hui were recognized as award recipients of the 2010 ORAU/ORNL HBCU/MEI Summer Faculty Research Program. Each year, ORAU and ORNL co-sponsor summer research appointments for faculty of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Educational Institutions (MEIs). The objective is to increase the number of collaborations and to foster long-term relationships between ORNL research staff and HBCU/MEI faculty members. Drs. Ju Wang and Dafeng Hui were recognized as award recipients of the 2010 ORAU/ORNL HBCU/MEI Summer Faculty Research Program. Each year, ORAU and ORNL co-sponsor summer research appointments for faculty of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Educational Institutions (MEIs). The objective is to increase the number of collaborations and to foster long-term relationships between ORNL research staff and HBCU/MEI faculty members. http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/hbcu-mei-summer-research-program.aspx Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:27:12 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Clemson University is honoring Chris Przirembel, the retiring vice president for research and economic development, by establishing an endowment in his name. The Dr. C.E.G. Przirembel Graduate Fellowship Endowment will support graduate students pursuing master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Clemson. Przirembel previously represented Clemson on ORAU’s Council of Sponsoring Institutions. Clemson University is honoring Chris Przirembel, the retiring vice president for research and economic development, by establishing an endowment in his name. The Dr. C.E.G. Przirembel Graduate Fellowship Endowment will support graduate students pursuing master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Clemson. Przirembel previously represented Clemson on ORAU’s Council of Sponsoring Institutions. http://www.clemson.edu/media-relations/article.php?article_id=2952 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:19:40 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml For a third time, Fisk University has received one of the most highly regarded science and technology awards for its groundbreaking development of hypersensitive crystals used in the detection of radiation. Fisk is the only minority serving institution to ever win the coveted recognition. For a third time, Fisk University has received one of the most highly regarded science and technology awards for its groundbreaking development of hypersensitive crystals used in the detection of radiation. Fisk is the only minority serving institution to ever win the coveted recognition. http://www.fisk.edu/NewsAndEvents/News/10-07-08/Fisk_University_Earns_Third_R_D_100_Award_for_Radiation_Detection_Research.aspx Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:09:51 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Seventy-five extraordinary graduate student researchers from the United States will attend the 60th Annual Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany, from June 27–July 2. During the meeting, students will attend lectures by the Laureates and will be able to participate in discussions with them on the topics of chemistry, physics and physiology/medicine. Seventy-five extraordinary graduate student researchers from the United States will attend the 60th Annual Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany, from June 27–July 2. During the meeting, students will attend lectures by the Laureates and will be able to participate in discussions with them on the topics of chemistry, physics and physiology/medicine. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-45-Some-of-the-Nations-brightest-graduate-students-are-chosen-to-meet-with-Nobel-Laureates.aspx Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:46:01 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml ORAU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have partnered again to award two new grants in the ORAU/ORNL High-Performance Computing Grant Program for 2010. ORAU provides up to $75,000 over three years to two researchers and their teams. In addition to the monetary award, ORNL provides faculty and student teams with valuable access to the laboratory’s computing resources and staff. ORAU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have partnered again to award two new grants in the ORAU/ORNL High-Performance Computing Grant Program for 2010. ORAU provides up to $75,000 over three years to two researchers and their teams. In addition to the monetary award, ORNL provides faculty and student teams with valuable access to the laboratory’s computing resources and staff. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-33-ORAU-and-ORNL-announce-winners-of-hpcg.aspx Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:28:01 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml For the 20th consecutive year, ORAU is continuing its investment in the future of science and education by awarding competitive research grants totaling $160,000 to 32 junior faculty from sponsoring institutions of the ORAU consortium. The annual grants are made through ORAU’s Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program. For the 20th consecutive year, ORAU is continuing its investment in the future of science and education by awarding competitive research grants totaling $160,000 to 32 junior faculty from sponsoring institutions of the ORAU consortium. The annual grants are made through ORAU’s Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-43-orau-awards-powe-grants.aspx Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:28:01 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Dr. Wei Chen, a computer science professor at Tennessee State University, has been awarded the 2010 IBM Faculty Award. The IBM Faculty Award is a worldwide competitive program to foster collaboration and promote courseware and curriculum innovation. Chen’s personal story, from a lathe factory worker to a nationally recognized professor at one of ORAU’s member universities, will inspire. Dr. Wei Chen, a computer science professor at Tennessee State University, has been awarded the 2010 IBM Faculty Award. The IBM Faculty Award is a worldwide competitive program to foster collaboration and promote courseware and curriculum innovation. Chen’s personal story, from a lathe factory worker to a nationally recognized professor at one of ORAU’s member universities, will inspire. http://diverseeducation.com/article/13694/from-the-cultural-revolution-to-computer-science.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:54:01 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Twenty collegiate teams have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to compete in the 2011 Solar Decathalon competition to design, build and operate energy-efficient, solar-powered houses. Of these teams, ten represent ORAU consortium-affiliated institutions including Appalachian State University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Rutgers University, The Ohio State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Maryland, University of South Florida and the University of Tennessee. Twenty collegiate teams have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to compete in the 2011 Solar Decathalon competition to design, build and operate energy-efficient, solar-powered houses. Of these teams, ten represent ORAU consortium-affiliated institutions including Appalachian State University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Rutgers University, The Ohio State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Maryland, University of South Florida and the University of Tennessee. http://www.energy.gov/news/8859.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:15:01 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml ORAU recently welcomed Southern University and A&M College as one of its newest sponsoring institutions during the 65th annual meeting of the ORAU Council of Sponsoring Institutions held in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Appalachian State University and Norfolk State University were also accepted as associate members. ORAU recently welcomed Southern University and A&M College as one of its newest sponsoring institutions during the 65th annual meeting of the ORAU Council of Sponsoring Institutions held in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Appalachian State University and Norfolk State University were also accepted as associate members. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-28-three-new-universities-added.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:34:51 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Dr. Richard ‘Dick’ Toohey, acting vice president for University Partnerships at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), has been confirmed as a member of the board of directors of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), a group of 100 leading scientists. Dr. Richard ‘Dick’ Toohey, acting vice president for University Partnerships at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), has been confirmed as a member of the board of directors of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), a group of 100 leading scientists. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-22-toohey%20confirmed%20as%20board%20member.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:35 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml With state-of-the-art instrumentation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), application of neutron scattering techniques in structural biology is now possible for university researchers. With state-of-the-art instrumentation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), application of neutron scattering techniques in structural biology is now possible for university researchers. http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/member-news/graduate-course-utilizes-neutron-scattering.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:30:30 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) announces a call for proposals for a series of high-performance computing grants that would allow faculty and student research teams the opportunity to participate in research with the benefit of Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) computing resources and staff. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) announces a call for proposals for a series of high-performance computing grants that would allow faculty and student research teams the opportunity to participate in research with the benefit of Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) computing resources and staff. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-66-proposals-for-high-performance-computing-grants.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:14:47 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Bill Nalls and Will Chappell are part of a second wave of students who are participating in the Y-12/Oak Ridge Associated Universities Graduate Assistantship program with the University of Tennessee's (UT) College of Business. The partnership was launched during the summer of 2008 as a means to help the Y-12 National Security Complex extend its reach to the outside world and find commercial applications for its technologies. Bill Nalls and Will Chappell are part of a second wave of students who are participating in the Y-12/Oak Ridge Associated Universities Graduate Assistantship program with the University of Tennessee's (UT) College of Business. The partnership was launched during the summer of 2008 as a means to help the Y-12 National Security Complex extend its reach to the outside world and find commercial applications for its technologies. http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/member-news/y-12-business-collaboration-opportunities.aspx Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:00:25 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) has won a $400,000 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The grant will support 10 PUPR students to conduct research at the university and participate in summer research programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from August 2009-August 2013, said Dr. Houssain Kettani, PUPR professor and director of the university's Partnership Development Office Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) has won a $400,000 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The grant will support 10 PUPR students to conduct research at the university and participate in summer research programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from August 2009-August 2013, said Dr. Houssain Kettani, PUPR professor and director of the university's Partnership Development Office http://www.orau.org/university-partnerships/member-news/09-orau-member-institution-wins-nrc-grant.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:33:25 GMT manual:1271852217308:2692948888913107:http://www.orau.org/rss/member-news.xml