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 1440 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:29 GMT Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:29 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.0 Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, the ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover will be awarded to one lucky middle school teacher. The award provides $25,000 worth of the latest educational technologies and a year of training and support. Teachers interested in competing must file their intent to apply no later than December 4, 2009. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, the ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover will be awarded to one lucky middle school teacher. The award provides $25,000 worth of the latest educational technologies and a year of training and support. Teachers interested in competing must file their intent to apply no later than December 4, 2009. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-05-2010-extreme-classroom-makeover-applications.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1257349649339:8501750831243473:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Despite the pressure of a struggling economy, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) employees have once again proven their dedication to giving back to the community—by increasing their total contributions to United Way and Community Shares by more than 20 percent over last year’s giving. The 2009 contributions were the largest sum in ORAU’s giving campaign participation history. Despite the pressure of a struggling economy, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) employees have once again proven their dedication to giving back to the community—by increasing their total contributions to United Way and Community Shares by more than 20 percent over last year’s giving. The 2009 contributions were the largest sum in ORAU’s giving campaign participation history. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-06-orau-united-way-giving-campaign-success.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMT At a recent meeting of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in San Antonio, Texas, DOE awarded ORISE the “Star of Excellence.” This was the fourth consecutive year that ORISE has earned this distinction. At a recent meeting of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in San Antonio, Texas, DOE awarded ORISE the “Star of Excellence.” This was the fourth consecutive year that ORISE has earned this distinction. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-03-star-of-excellence.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:39:01 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1256301571904:6652832421448248:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml David L. Hackemeyer has accepted the position as the new vice president and director for ORAU's National Security and Emergency Management Programs (NSEMP). David L. Hackemeyer has accepted the position as the new vice president and director for ORAU's National Security and Emergency Management Programs (NSEMP). http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-01-hackemeyer-to-lead-national-security-and-emergency-management-programs.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:29:15 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1256301571904:5011478440104339:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Sophia A. Kitts has been promoted at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) from project manager to representative for business development. Sophia A. Kitts has been promoted at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) from project manager to representative for business development. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-69-kitts-promoted-business-development.aspx Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:56:15 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1256301571920:12355070121047408:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Dr. Eric W. Abelquist has been named executive vice president of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and deputy director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Dr. Eric W. Abelquist has been named executive vice president of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and deputy director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-02-abelquist-promoted-executive-vice-president.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:25:55 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1256301571920:6752830069500004:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml ORAU awarded 19 teachers and administrators from nine area schools with nearly $30,000 in grants to fulfill a variety of educational programs and equipment requests. The grant monies enabled the purchase of Promethean boards, a SMART™ Board, microscopes, computers, a projector, calculators and an array of other science, math and technical learning materials. ORAU awarded 19 teachers and administrators from nine area schools with nearly $30,000 in grants to fulfill a variety of educational programs and equipment requests. The grant monies enabled the purchase of Promethean boards, a SMART™ Board, microscopes, computers, a projector, calculators and an array of other science, math and technical learning materials. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-68-education-grants.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:55 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1256301571920:1592297944972917:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Grants Provide University Researchers Access to Some of the World’s Fastest Computers at ORNL Grants Provide University Researchers Access to Some of the World’s Fastest Computers at ORNL http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-66-proposals-for-high-performance-computing-grants.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:12:55 GMT manual:1251998071239:9859344191011066:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) laboratory for beryllium lymphocyte proliferation testing (BeLPT) has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) laboratory for beryllium lymphocyte proliferation testing (BeLPT) has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-65-laboratory-for-beryllium-testing-receives-accreditation.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:31:51 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1251916347434:8112417369256676:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Heidi Timmerman has been hired as director of Procurement and Contracts Administration (PCA) for Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). In this role, Timmerman is responsible for directing the long-range strategic, as well as day-to-day, operations for the PCA office, which includes all procurement services, prime- and sub-contracting, as well as the Work for Others and Small Business programs. John Bennett, who served as interim director of procurement and contracts administration for the past eighteen months, will resume his former position as procurement manager. Heidi Timmerman has been hired as director of Procurement and Contracts Administration (PCA) for Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). In this role, Timmerman is responsible for directing the long-range strategic, as well as day-to-day, operations for the PCA office, which includes all procurement services, prime- and sub-contracting, as well as the Work for Others and Small Business programs. John Bennett, who served as interim director of procurement and contracts administration for the past eighteen months, will resume his former position as procurement manager. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-64-timmerman-joins-orau.aspx Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:49:31 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1251463808908:8929544968166379:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)—in partnership with The Tennessee Poison Center of Vanderbilt University Medical Center—is conducting medical toxicology evaluations for residents who are concerned they have been affected by the Kingston fly ash spill. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)—in partnership with The Tennessee Poison Center of Vanderbilt University Medical Center—is conducting medical toxicology evaluations for residents who are concerned they have been affected by the Kingston fly ash spill. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-55-sign-up-process-for-medical-toxicology.aspx Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:07:39 GMT manual:1251130123087:11379319415025836:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Dr. Robert Gibson has joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) as director of the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP), which offers unique research opportunities at NASA facilities to highly talented national and international scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate degree. Gibson is replacing Dr. Larry Vorhees, who is retiring this fall. OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Dr. Robert Gibson has joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) as director of the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP), which offers unique research opportunities at NASA facilities to highly talented national and international scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate degree. Gibson is replacing Dr. Larry Vorhees, who is retiring this fall. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-59-gibson-joins-orau.aspx Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:27:02 GMT manual:1250692069193:64423510112907:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—William Roger Moroney, Jr., has joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) as manager of the Health Physics Group (HPG), which provides a full range of health physics services, including support for audits and reviews, dose modeling and technical evaluations. OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—William Roger Moroney, Jr., has joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) as manager of the Health Physics Group (HPG), which provides a full range of health physics services, including support for audits and reviews, dose modeling and technical evaluations. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-56-moroney-joins-orau.aspx Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:25:43 GMT manual:1250691998395:5244062032455886:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml ORAU's Vice President for University Partnerships Dr. John Nemeth is retiring effective Sept. 1. With more than 11 years of service, Dr. Nemeth has made many contributions to ORAU's growth and development since coming in 1998 to establish the Office of Partnership Development, today known as the University Partnerships Office. ORAU's Vice President for University Partnerships Dr. John Nemeth is retiring effective Sept. 1. With more than 11 years of service, Dr. Nemeth has made many contributions to ORAU's growth and development since coming in 1998 to establish the Office of Partnership Development, today known as the University Partnerships Office. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-63-john-nemeth-retires.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:25:27 GMT manual:1250630787251:7832496270747854:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has been named a Best Diversity Company for 2009 Diversity/Careers magazine. ORISE was one of only four organizations to be ranked as a diversity leader in the "research" topic area, and one of 98 organizations to be ranked highest overall. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has been named a Best Diversity Company for 2009 Diversity/Careers magazine. ORISE was one of only four organizations to be ranked as a diversity leader in the "research" topic area, and one of 98 organizations to be ranked highest overall. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-60-orise-best-diversity-company.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:40:00 GMT manual:1250630787251:3:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml ORAU to unveil the dramatic transformation of Jenny Alvey's Extreme Classroom Makeover at Gresham Middle School in Knoxville on Aug. 13. Announced this past May as the grand-prize winner of the first ever ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover, Ms. Alvey’s classroom received a $25,000 grant to outfit the sixth grade science class with the latest in educational technologies and receive a year's worth of training and support. ORAU to unveil the dramatic transformation of Jenny Alvey's Extreme Classroom Makeover at Gresham Middle School in Knoxville on Aug. 13. Announced this past May as the grand-prize winner of the first ever ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover, Ms. Alvey’s classroom received a $25,000 grant to outfit the sixth grade science class with the latest in educational technologies and receive a year's worth of training and support. http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy09-62a.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:32 GMT manual:1250020605817:212574129533471:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Approximately 175 students from across the United States gathered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on Aug. 5 for a student poster session that showcased their summer participation in 14 scientific and technical research participation programs at ORNL. Approximately 175 students from across the United States gathered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on Aug. 5 for a student poster session that showcased their summer participation in 14 scientific and technical research participation programs at ORNL. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-61-graduate-school-fair.aspx Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:12:53 GMT manual:1249989241923:8377580500227397:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Research indicates that many students lose interest in studies related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics during the middle school years. But a new summer camp is attempting to "turn the tide" on that trend. Research indicates that many students lose interest in studies related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics during the middle school years. But a new summer camp is attempting to "turn the tide" on that trend. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-58-middle-school-science-camp.aspx Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:54:39 GMT manual:1249671336507:6724696956591103:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml The American Honda Foundation and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) have announced the creation of the Teaching and Technology Community College (T2C2) Scholarship Program. The program is for high school students who have an interest in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or teaching disciplines, and who are undecided about and/or not financially positioned to pursue a four-year degree. The American Honda Foundation and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) have announced the creation of the Teaching and Technology Community College (T2C2) Scholarship Program. The program is for high school students who have an interest in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or teaching disciplines, and who are undecided about and/or not financially positioned to pursue a four-year degree. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-54-t2c2-scholarship-high-school-students.aspx Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:28:48 GMT manual:1249579785059:9705248426641344:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Summer break usually doesn't involve thoughts of science projects and field trips, but for 55 exceptional Appalachian students and teachers, it does. Summer break usually doesn't involve thoughts of science projects and field trips, but for 55 exceptional Appalachian students and teachers, it does. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-57-summer-institute-connects-appalachian-students-teachers-with-national-lab-scientists.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:19:27 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1248697206906:9832686459370762:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Recent coal ash spills in Tennessee and Pennsylvania have heightened awareness of the need for effective strategies to address the byproducts of coal combustion processes. A new research opportunity funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has been established and a call for proposals is being announced. Recent coal ash spills in Tennessee and Pennsylvania have heightened awareness of the need for effective strategies to address the byproducts of coal combustion processes. A new research opportunity funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has been established and a call for proposals is being announced. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-53-coal-ash-research-opportunity.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:48:37 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1246999758210:2999980009285087:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Eight university faculty members from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 2009 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Education Institutions (MEIs) Faculty Summer Research Program sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Eight university faculty members from across the country have been chosen to participate in the 2009 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Education Institutions (MEIs) Faculty Summer Research Program sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-44-faculty-summer-research-program.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:57:25 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1246481878516:7651161737020717:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml In an effort to invest in the future of science education, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has made its annual selection of Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award winners. ORAU has chosen 30 junior faculty from its member institutions to receive the award for the 2009-2010 academic year. In an effort to invest in the future of science education, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has made its annual selection of Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award winners. ORAU has chosen 30 junior faculty from its member institutions to receive the award for the 2009-2010 academic year. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-52-powe-award-winners-2009.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:47 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1246481878516:8862339392039317:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Seventy-four outstanding graduate research students from the United States will attend the 59th Annual Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany, from June 28–July 3. During the meeting, students will hear lectures by the Laureates and participate in discussions with them on chemistry. Seventy-four outstanding graduate research students from the United States will attend the 59th Annual Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany, from June 28–July 3. During the meeting, students will hear lectures by the Laureates and participate in discussions with them on chemistry. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-51-lindau-nobel-laureates.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:56:10 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1246481878516:0:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is sponsoring 11 outstanding graduate researchers to attend the 59th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany, from June 28–July 3. During the meeting, students will hear lectures by the Laureates and participate in discussions with them on chemistry. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is sponsoring 11 outstanding graduate researchers to attend the 59th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Lindau, Germany, from June 28–July 3. During the meeting, students will hear lectures by the Laureates and participate in discussions with them on chemistry. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-50-lindau-orau-sponsored-students.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:55:46 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1246481878532:22101474730806104:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Engaging in authentic research changes the way teachers educate their students. That was the premise of a pilot workshop hosted by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) this past week where seven high school physics teachers were introduced to the world's most powerful pulsed neutron source—the accelerator-driven Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Engaging in authentic research changes the way teachers educate their students. That was the premise of a pilot workshop hosted by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) this past week where seven high school physics teachers were introduced to the world's most powerful pulsed neutron source—the accelerator-driven Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy09-48-beyond-textbooks.aspx Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:26:03 GMT manual:1245083285283:5786244695039179:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml