http://www.orau.org Includes recent and archived news releases about current and upcoming events, accomplishments, and announcements. en Copyright 2009 webinfo@orau.org (ORAU Communications and Marketing) webinfo@orau.org (ORAU Communications and Marketing) 1440 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:33:20 GMT Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:33:20 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.0 ORAU donated a presentation projector from its surplus equipment to the Oak Ridge Fire Department for use in a state-of-the-art training classroom http://www.orau.org/media-center/features/Oak-Ridge-Fire-Department-011812.aspx Wed, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/features/Oak-Ridge-Fire-Department-011812.aspx The number of health physics graduate degrees increased for both master's and doctoral candidates in 2010, but decreased for bachelor's degrees, says a report released this year by ORISE. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-09-health-physics-degrees-enrollments.aspx Tue, 20 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-09-health-physics-degrees-enrollments.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin D. Barrie, J.D., Ph.D. to the position of senior scientist in epidemiology. Barrie joins ORAU with more than 30 years of diverse education and experience that includes occupational and environmental epidemiology, industrial hygiene and legal expertise. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-06-Barrie-joins-orau.aspx Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-06-Barrie-joins-orau.aspx Sixteen ORAU employees received U.S. Department of Energy Secretarial Honor Awards for their work supporting the agency in responding to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor crisis in Japan. The awards were presented in Washington, D.C., by Energy Secretary Steven Chu. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-08-fukushima-response-awards.aspx Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-08-fukushima-response-awards.aspx After a one-year decline, the number of graduate and undergraduate nuclear engineering degrees earned in the United States bounced back in 2010. Report also shows shifts in career opportunities beyond graduation in nuclear utilities. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-04-nuclear-engineering-degrees-report.aspx Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-04-nuclear-engineering-degrees-report.aspx Reaching out to local schools in need, ORAU was proud to donate $6,300 in refurbished computer equipment to Union County's Luttrell Elementary School after it was vandalized and robbed this past October. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2012/fy12-07-ORAU-donates-computers-Luttrell-Elementary-school.aspx Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2012/fy12-07-ORAU-donates-computers-Luttrell-Elementary-school.aspx ORAU announces the 2012 ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover. Teachers interested in competing must file their intent to apply no later than Nov. 18, 2011. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-05-ECM-intent-to-apply.aspx Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-05-ECM-intent-to-apply.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently welcomed Texas Tech University as a member of its consortium of major Ph.D.-granting universities. The University of the District of Columbia was also accepted as an associate member. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-03-TTU-UDC-join-consortium.aspx Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:45:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-03-TTU-UDC-join-consortium.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently welcomed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as a member of its consortium of major Ph.D.-granting universities. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-02-embry-riddle-joins-consortium.aspx Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-02-embry-riddle-joins-consortium.aspx Applications are now being accepted for the Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program, a research internship administered for Volkswagen Chattanooga by Oak Ridge Associated Universities on behalf of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Applications can be submitted online through February 12, 2012. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-01-vw-scholars-program-2012.aspx Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:15:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy12-01-vw-scholars-program-2012.aspx ORAU partners with Girl Scouts, AMSE to provide a series of interactive science stations for weekend encampment http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-52-girl-scouts-encampment.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:38:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-52-girl-scouts-encampment.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities is pleased to announce that Integrated Solutions and Services, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tenn., recently graduated from its Mentor-Protégé Program. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-51-orau-announces-mentor-protege-graduates.aspx Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:38:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-51-orau-announces-mentor-protege-graduate.aspx The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists, or CAP, awarded accreditation again to Oak Ridge Associated Universities Beryllium Laboratory, located in Oak Ridge, Tenn., based on the results of a recent onsite inspection. ORAU's laboratory is one of only four in the United States certified to perform the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test. This test helps to determine if a person has developed sensitization to beryllium, which could evolve into chronic beryllium disease also known in the past as berylliosis. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-41-beryllium-laboratory-accreditation.aspx Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-41-beryllium-laboratory-accreditation.aspx Local math hero from Green Magnet Math and Science Academy was recognized Tuesday for his commitment to teaching and celebrated as the winning teacher of Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Extreme Classroom Makeover. Local math hero from Green Magnet Math and Science Academy was recognized Tuesday for his commitment to teaching and celebrated as the winning teacher of Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Extreme Classroom Makeover. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-45-extreme-classroom-makeover-reveal-2011.aspx Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-45-extreme-classroom-makeover-reveal-2011.aspx Twelve teachers from across the United States were given the opportunity to "test drive" the new proposed Harnessed Atom science curriculum last week at Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Center for Science Education. Twelve teachers from across the United States were given the opportunity to "test drive" the new proposed Harnessed Atom science curriculum last week at Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Center for Science Education. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-34-2011-arc-summer-institute.aspx Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-43-harnessed-atom-workshop.aspx Most students view summer vacation as a break from school and learning. But this was not the case for 33 exceptional high school students, along with 9 teachers from across 12 Appalachian states, who chose to take part in a two-week, hands-on camp focused on math, science, and technology. Most students view summer vacation as a break from school and learning. But this was not the case for 33 exceptional high school students, along with 9 teachers from across 12 Appalachian states, who chose to take part in a two-week, hands-on camp focused on math, science, and technology. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-34-2011-arc-summer-institute.aspx Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-34-2011-arc-summer-institute.aspx Career center staff representing 21 colleges and universities were onsite at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Tuesday, July 12, for the first ever Career Center Discovery Event. The opportunity, which was co-hosted by ORNL and Oak Ridge Associated Universities, was open to college and university career center employees who are interested in learning more about research opportunities at the lab that they can then share with students at their schools. Career center staff representing 21 colleges and universities were onsite at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Tuesday, July 12, for the first ever Career Center Discovery Event. The opportunity, which was co-hosted by ORNL and Oak Ridge Associated Universities, was open to college and university career center employees who are interested in learning more about research opportunities at the lab that they can then share with students at their schools. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-38-orau-ornl-partner-host-career-center.aspx Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-38-orau-ornl-partner-host-career-center.aspx Eighty of the top graduate student researchers in the United States were chosen to attend the 61th Annual Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany from June 26—July 1. Eighty of the top graduate student researchers in the United States were chosen to attend the 61th Annual Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany from June 26—July 1. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-36-Top-graduate-students-from-US-convened-with-Nobel-Laureates.aspx Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-36-Top-graduate-students-from-US-convened-with-Nobel-Laureates.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities, which manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, has been named a 2011 best diversity company by the readers of Diversity/Careers magazine. Oak Ridge Associated Universities, which manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, has been named a 2011 best diversity company by the readers of Diversity/Careers magazine. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-33-orau-recognized-as-best-diversity-company.aspx Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-33-orau-recognized-as-best-diversity-company.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Dr. Leslie Shapard as associate director for the Scientific and Technical Resource Integration program. The focus of the program is to provide scientific and technical peer review services for customer needs. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Dr. Leslie Shapard as associate director for the Scientific and Technical Resource Integration program. The focus of the program is to provide scientific and technical peer review services for customer needs. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-32-Shapard-named-associate-director.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-32-Shapard-named-associate-director.aspx ORAU is hosting a week-long robotics and engineering day camp for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. Teams will design, build and program their own robot, which will be tested and showcased at the end of the week. Working in small teams, students will also spend the week competing in various engineering challenges, such as suspending a cement block one inch off of the ground using only three note cards. As part of the camp, participants will have the opportunity to tour Oak Ridge National Laboratory's research facilities and learn from robotics engineering research scientists. ORAU is hosting a week-long robotics and engineering day camp for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. Teams will design, build and program their own robot, which will be tested and showcased at the end of the week. Working in small teams, students will also spend the week competing in various engineering challenges, such as suspending a cement block one inch off of the ground using only three note cards. As part of the camp, participants will have the opportunity to tour Oak Ridge National Laboratory's research facilities and learn from robotics engineering research scientists. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-31-robotics-camp.aspx Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-31-robotics-camp.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships at $1,200 each, toward undergraduate studies for the 2011-2012 academic year. The recipients of this year's scholarships are Kelsey Byanne Adler, Krista Marie Ellis, Peter Hagemeyer, Tucker McClanahan and Mallory Wolfe Turner. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships at $1,200 each, toward undergraduate studies for the 2011-2012 academic year. The recipients of this year's scholarships are Kelsey Byanne Adler, Krista Marie Ellis, Peter Hagemeyer, Tucker McClanahan and Mallory Wolfe Turner. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-27-2011-pollard-scholarships.aspx Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-27-2011-pollard-scholarships.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has selected Dr. Craig D. Rigell as associate director of science education programs. In this new role, Rigell will use resources at the ORAU Center for Science Education and build upon existing partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and ORAU member institutions to advance science, technology engineering and math, or STEM education. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has selected Dr. Craig D. Rigell as associate director of science education programs. In this new role, Rigell will use resources at the ORAU Center for Science Education and build upon existing partnerships with the U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and ORAU member institutions to advance science, technology engineering and math, or STEM education. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-23-rigell-joins-ORAU.aspx Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-23-rigell-joins-ORAU.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently welcomed Texas Tech University as its newest sponsoring institution during the 66th annual meeting of the ORAU Council of Sponsoring Institutions held in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The University of the District of Columbia was also accepted as an associate member. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently welcomed Texas Tech University as its newest sponsoring institution during the 66th annual meeting of the ORAU Council of Sponsoring Institutions held in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The University of the District of Columbia was also accepted as an associate member. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-21-orau-welcomes-2-new-members.aspx Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-21-orau-welcomes-2-new-members.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has successfully renewed its ISO 14001 certification following a week-long reassessment audit conducted by NSF International Strategic Registrations. ORAU originally received this certification in May 2005 and must pass audits every three years to maintain the designation. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has successfully renewed its ISO 14001 certification following a week-long reassessment audit conducted by NSF International Strategic Registrations. ORAU originally received this certification in May 2005 and must pass audits every three years to maintain the designation. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-22-orau-renews-iso14001.aspx Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-22-orau-renews-iso14001.aspx ORAU welcomed more than 100 attendees to its 66th Annual Meeting of the Council of Sponsoring Institutions, which brought together representatives from leading universities and national laboratories for a two-day workshop focused on the unique challenges and opportunities related to research and education in the security and intelligence fields. A special session of ORAU's Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Education Institutions Council focused on identifying joint initiatives to accelerate minority participation in this area of research. ORAU welcomed more than 100 attendees to its 66th Annual Meeting of the Council of Sponsoring Institutions, which brought together representatives from leading universities and national laboratories for a two-day workshop focused on the unique challenges and opportunities related to research and education in the security and intelligence fields. A special session of ORAU's Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Education Institutions Council focused on identifying joint initiatives to accelerate minority participation in this area of research. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-18-ORAU-sponsoring-institutions-explore-research-and-education-needs.aspx Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-18-ORAU-sponsoring-institutions-explore-research-and-education-needs.aspx The Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) Council of Sponsoring Institutions announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors at the group’s 66th annual meeting held recently held in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The board provides policy and fiduciary oversight of ORAU operations for its membership. The Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) Council of Sponsoring Institutions announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors at the group’s 66th annual meeting held recently held in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The board provides policy and fiduciary oversight of ORAU operations for its membership. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-19-ORAU-Board-Welcomes-Six-New-Directors.aspx Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-19-ORAU-Board-Welcomes-Six-New-Directors.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen A. Holbrook has been elected chair of its Board of Directors. The board provides policy and fiduciary oversight of ORAU operations for its membership. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen A. Holbrook has been elected chair of its Board of Directors. The board provides policy and fiduciary oversight of ORAU operations for its membership. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-20-holbrook-elected-chair-of-board.aspx Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-20-holbrook-elected-chair-of-board.aspx Hands-on village creates an interactive, science experience for students Hands-on village creates an interactive, science experience for students http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy11-16-ORAU-partners-with-ORNL-to-host-Science-Village.aspx Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy11-16-ORAU-partners-with-ORNL-to-host-Science-Village.aspx Weinberg Memorial Fund committee members Tom Row and Steve Stow accepted a $10,000 donation from Oak Ridge Associated Universities President and CEO Andy Page. Weinberg Memorial Fund committee members Tom Row and Steve Stow accepted a $10,000 donation from Oak Ridge Associated Universities President and CEO Andy Page. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-13-ORAU-donates-$10,000-to-Weinberg-Memorial-Fund.aspx Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:50:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-13-ORAU-donates-$10,000-to-Weinberg-Memorial-Fund.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has been chosen to host the 2011 and 2012 U.S. Invitational Young Physicists Tournament. This year's tournament will take place on February 4-5 in the Pollard Technology Conference Center and Center for Science Education on the ORAU campus. High school teams traveling from Virginia, New York, California and Tennessee will compete against each other, alternately presenting and then debating the results of their team's research on three physics problems. The presentations and debates will be juried by panels of physicists and physics professors and teachers. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has been chosen to host the 2011 and 2012 U.S. Invitational Young Physicists Tournament. This year's tournament will take place on February 4-5 in the Pollard Technology Conference Center and Center for Science Education on the ORAU campus. High school teams traveling from Virginia, New York, California and Tennessee will compete against each other, alternately presenting and then debating the results of their team's research on three physics problems. The presentations and debates will be juried by panels of physicists and physics professors and teachers. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-15-ORAU-to-host-USA-young-physicists.aspx Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:25:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-15-ORAU-to-host-USA-young-physicists.aspx Eric Abelquist, executive vice president of Oak Ridge Associated Universities presents Tim Parrott, director of career and technical education for Anderson County Schools, with a $20,000 donation. The money will be used to fund curriculum designed to help students learn about various alternative energy sources. Eric Abelquist, executive vice president of Oak Ridge Associated Universities presents Tim Parrott, director of career and technical education for Anderson County Schools, with a $20,000 donation. The money will be used to fund curriculum designed to help students learn about various alternative energy sources. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-14-ORAU-donates-$25,000-to-anderson-co-schools.aspx Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:32:08 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-14-ORAU-donates-$25,000-to-anderson-co-schools.aspx Applications are now being accepted for the Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program, a research internship administered for Volkswagen Group of America by Oak Ridge Associated Universities on behalf of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Applications can be submitted online through February 12, 2011. Applications are now being accepted for the Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program, a research internship administered for Volkswagen Group of America by Oak Ridge Associated Universities on behalf of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Applications can be submitted online through February 12, 2011. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-10-orau-accepting-applications-for-vw.aspx Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:32:08 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2011/fy11-10-orau-accepting-applications-for-vw.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Charles Brumley as manager of its newly established project management office. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Charles Brumley as manager of its newly established project management office. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-11-brumley-selected-to-lead-project-management-office.aspx Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:32:08 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-11-brumley-selected-to-lead-project-management-office.aspx A new pocket field guide titled “The Medical Aspects of Radiation Incidents” has been published as a quick reference for medical care providers treating patients who have been exposed to or contaminated with radioactive materials. A new pocket field guide titled “The Medical Aspects of Radiation Incidents” has been published as a quick reference for medical care providers treating patients who have been exposed to or contaminated with radioactive materials. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-04-radiation-emergencies-field-guide-published.aspx Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:32:51 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-04-radiation-emergencies-field-guide-published.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Jamey Kennedy as vice president of Business Development. In her new role, Kennedy will support ORAU's programs by overseeing proposal strategy, pricing and production. She will also manage the business development program's support in marketing and capture planning activities, as well as partner with business development representatives in each program. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Jamey Kennedy as vice president of Business Development. In her new role, Kennedy will support ORAU's programs by overseeing proposal strategy, pricing and production. She will also manage the business development program's support in marketing and capture planning activities, as well as partner with business development representatives in each program. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-12-kennedy-named-vp-business-development.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:05:58 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-12-kennedy-named-vp-business-development.aspx Rachel Lokitz has recently joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities as the associate general counsel. In this role, Lokitz will assist the general counsel in planning and directing ORAU's legal affairs. She will also provide counsel and support to ORAU on matters such as corporate policies and procedures, insurance, contracts, litigation and employment issues. Rachel Lokitz has recently joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities as the associate general counsel. In this role, Lokitz will assist the general counsel in planning and directing ORAU's legal affairs. She will also provide counsel and support to ORAU on matters such as corporate policies and procedures, insurance, contracts, litigation and employment issues. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-01-lokitz-joins-orau-as-assistant-general-counsel.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:05:58 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-01-lokitz-joins-orau-as-assistant-general-counsel.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Chester Maze as vice president of information technology and chief information officer. In addition to guiding day-to-day IT operations, Maze will also be responsible for long-term, IT strategic planning, and driving IT business innovation. Oak Ridge Associated Universities has appointed Chester Maze as vice president of information technology and chief information officer. In addition to guiding day-to-day IT operations, Maze will also be responsible for long-term, IT strategic planning, and driving IT business innovation. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-08-maze-selected-as-new-chief-information-officer.aspx Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:26:58 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-08-maze-selected-as-new-chief-information-officer.aspx Join Oak Ridge Associated Universities to celebrate Veterans Day and honor all who served on Nov. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Pollard Technology Conference Center auditorium. Join Oak Ridge Associated Universities to celebrate Veterans Day and honor all who served on Nov. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Pollard Technology Conference Center auditorium. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-05-orau-to-honor-veterans-with-community-event.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:20:22 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-05-orau-to-honor-veterans-with-community-event.aspx Oak Ridge Associated Universities is proud to provide 50 scholarships for the Girls Science and Engineering Day, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Council at the University of Alabama in Huntsville on Saturday, Nov. 6. Oak Ridge Associated Universities is proud to provide 50 scholarships for the Girls Science and Engineering Day, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Council at the University of Alabama in Huntsville on Saturday, Nov. 6. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-07-orau-sponsors-scholarships-girls-science-engineering-day.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:04:22 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-07-orau-sponsors-scholarships-girls-science-engineering-day.aspx Pictured from L to R: Jennifer Enderson, president of the Emory Valley Center, Dottie Thompson and Dr. Gene Caldwell, two individuals leading the Emory Valley Center capital campaign, accepted a $25,000 donation from Oak Ridge Associated Universities President and CEO Andy Page. Pictured from L to R: Jennifer Enderson, president of the Emory Valley Center, Dottie Thompson and Dr. Gene Caldwell, two individuals leading the Emory Valley Center capital campaign, accepted a $25,000 donation from Oak Ridge Associated Universities President and CEO Andy Page. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-06-ORAU-donates-$25,000-to-Emory-Valley-Center-capital-campaign.aspx Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:20:22 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-06-ORAU-donates-$25,000-to-Emory-Valley-Center-capital-campaign.aspx This is the second consecutive time ORISE has received the prestigious designation, which is held by only nine U.S. Department of Energy sites nationwide. This is the second consecutive time ORISE has received the prestigious designation, which is held by only nine U.S. Department of Energy sites nationwide. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-02-orau-safety-and-health-director-honored-for-excellent-program-leadership.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:20:22 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy11-02-orau-safety-and-health-director-honored-for-excellent-program-leadership.aspx ORAU announced several William G. Pollard Scholarship recipients in May, but, this year, another student has received $1,200 toward the 2010-2011 academic year. Tyler Miller, son of Taunya and Jamie Miller of Lake City, Tenn., began his studies at Lincoln Memorial University in August and joins the list of students recognized for exceptional achievement. ORAU announced several William G. Pollard Scholarship recipients in May, but, this year, another student has received $1,200 toward the 2010-2011 academic year. Tyler Miller, son of Taunya and Jamie Miller of Lake City, Tenn., began his studies at Lincoln Memorial University in August and joins the list of students recognized for exceptional achievement. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-55-orau-awards-2010-pollard-scholarship.aspx Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:05:12 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-55-orau-awards-2010-pollard-scholarship.aspx No adverse health effects were found among those Roane County residents who elected to participate in medical evaluations following the December 2008 fly ash spill at TVA's Kingston Fossil Plant. Medical experts at Oak Ridge Associated Universities and Vanderbilt University Medical Center released their findings today. No adverse health effects were found among those Roane County residents who elected to participate in medical evaluations following the December 2008 fly ash spill at TVA's Kingston Fossil Plant. Medical experts at Oak Ridge Associated Universities and Vanderbilt University Medical Center released their findings today. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-53-kingston-plant-medical-screening-results.aspx Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:06:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-53-kingston-plant-medical-screening-results.aspx As a reminder, today at noon (Tuesday, August 17) Oak Ridge Associated Universities will make available a summary report of the medical screening results for Roane County residents who have health concerns related to the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant fly ash spill in December, 2008. The news release, results report and additional supporting materials will be made available to everyone at 12 p.m. As a reminder, today at noon (Tuesday, August 17) Oak Ridge Associated Universities will make available a summary report of the medical screening results for Roane County residents who have health concerns related to the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant fly ash spill in December, 2008. The news release, results report and additional supporting materials will be made available to everyone at 12 p.m. http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy10-51a-kingston-project-medical-screening-results.aspx Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy10-51a-kingston-project-medical-screening-results.aspx In the midst of an economic downturn that has proven especially hard for school systems, out-of-date technology is a staple in many classrooms. But, one local elementary school—Rocky Hill—celebrated on Tuesday, as the winning teacher of Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Extreme Classroom Makeover revealed his newly outfitted classroom full of state-of-the-art technology. In the midst of an economic downturn that has proven especially hard for school systems, out-of-date technology is a staple in many classrooms. But, one local elementary school—Rocky Hill—celebrated on Tuesday, as the winning teacher of Oak Ridge Associated Universities' Extreme Classroom Makeover revealed his newly outfitted classroom full of state-of-the-art technology. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-52-2010-extreme-classroom-makeover-reveal.aspx Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-52-2010-extreme-classroom-makeover-reveal.aspx ORAU unveils Extreme Classroom Makeover for Rocky Hill Elementary's Jordan Haney ORAU unveils Extreme Classroom Makeover for Rocky Hill Elementary's Jordan Haney http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy10-50-extreme-classroom-makeover-reveal.aspx Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:25 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy10-50-extreme-classroom-makeover-reveal.aspx Reversing a more than five-year growth trend, the number of nuclear engineering undergraduate and graduate degrees earned in the United States declined in 2009, says a recent report from the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Reversing a more than five-year growth trend, the number of nuclear engineering undergraduate and graduate degrees earned in the United States declined in 2009, says a recent report from the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-35-nuclear-engineering-degrees-report.aspx Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:25 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-35-nuclear-engineering-degrees-report.aspx Instead of staying home and participating with their friends in more “usual” summer activities, such as swimming and softball, fifty-one exceptional high school students, along with 13 teachers from across 13 Appalachian states, chose to take part in a two-week, hands-on camp focused on math, science and technology. Instead of staying home and participating with their friends in more “usual” summer activities, such as swimming and softball, fifty-one exceptional high school students, along with 13 teachers from across 13 Appalachian states, chose to take part in a two-week, hands-on camp focused on math, science and technology. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-48-outstanding-appalachian-students-and-teachers-partner-with-national-lab-scientists.aspx Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:52:25 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-48-outstanding-appalachian-students-and-teachers-partner-with-national-lab-scientists.aspx Wind turbines are a breeze for 25 students from 13 Appalachian states participating in the Oak Ridge Middle School Science Camp this week. Wind turbines are a breeze for 25 students from 13 Appalachian states participating in the Oak Ridge Middle School Science Camp this week. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-49-climate-global-warming-and-energy-at-oak-ridge-science-camp.aspx Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:06:25 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-49-climate-global-warming-and-energy-at-oak-ridge-science-camp.aspx Eleven students from five Tennessee universities are participating in the first Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program. The program, sponsored by Volkswagen Group of America, ORAU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a summer internship that provides students with research opportunities at ORNL and at the new Volkswagen production facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. Eleven students from five Tennessee universities are participating in the first Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program. The program, sponsored by Volkswagen Group of America, ORAU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a summer internship that provides students with research opportunities at ORNL and at the new Volkswagen production facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-47-winners-of-volkswagen-distinguished-scholar-program-announced.aspx Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:06:25 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-47-winners-of-volkswagen-distinguished-scholar-program-announced.aspx 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 16:20:25 GMT 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 Oak Ridge Associated Universities is sponsoring 10 outstanding graduate student researchers to attend the 60th 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. Oak Ridge Associated Universities is sponsoring 10 outstanding graduate student researchers to attend the 60th 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/fy10-44-ORAU-sponsors-10-graduate-student-researchers-to-meet-Nobel.aspx Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:40:25 GMT http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-44-ORAU-sponsors-10-graduate-student-researchers-to-meet-Nobel.aspx