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 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:18:23 GMT Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:18:23 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.0 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 confirmed as board member.aspx Wed March 10, 2010 17:17:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1265995103522:511845416308884:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is soliciting proposals for commercial reuse of coal fly ash. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will support development of high-volume, commercially viable uses for coal combustion products. Though this solicitation is part of TVA’s continuing efforts to address coal fly ash issues that resulted from the Dec. 22, 2008, ash spill at the Kingston Fossil Plant, the scope of the request for proposals (RFP) includes 11 TVA fossil plants located throughout Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is soliciting proposals for commercial reuse of coal fly ash. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will support development of high-volume, commercially viable uses for coal combustion products. Though this solicitation is part of TVA’s continuing efforts to address coal fly ash issues that resulted from the Dec. 22, 2008, ash spill at the Kingston Fossil Plant, the scope of the request for proposals (RFP) includes 11 TVA fossil plants located throughout Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-24-orau-seeks-proposals-for-commercial-uses-of-tva-ash.aspx Thu March 4, 2010 17:17:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1265995103522:511845416308884:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that six project teams—representing nine universities and one federal institution—are the combined recipients of more than $2 million in coal ash research grants over the next three years. The research grant is funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and administered by ORAU with the intent to develop effective strategies for addressing the by-products of coal combustion processes. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that six project teams—representing nine universities and one federal institution—are the combined recipients of more than $2 million in coal ash research grants over the next three years. The research grant is funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and administered by ORAU with the intent to develop effective strategies for addressing the by-products of coal combustion processes. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-23-orau-announces-six-project-teams-coal-ash-research-grants.aspx Mon March 1, 2010 17:17:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1265995103522:511845416308884:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is partnering with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Siemens Foundation, College Board and Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, LLC, to collaborate on a special program as part of new, nationwide education initiative that supports the Obama Administration’s call to advance science literacy among American students. The program, called Siemens Teachers as Researchers (STARs), is a two-week, residential professional development program that will host 20 middle school and high school science and math teachers for short-term research experiences at ORNL. Applications to participate are being accepted now through March 1 and can be found at www.siemensstemacademy.com. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is partnering with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Siemens Foundation, College Board and Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, LLC, to collaborate on a special program as part of new, nationwide education initiative that supports the Obama Administration’s call to advance science literacy among American students. The program, called Siemens Teachers as Researchers (STARs), is a two-week, residential professional development program that will host 20 middle school and high school science and math teachers for short-term research experiences at ORNL. Applications to participate are being accepted now through March 1 and can be found at www.siemensstemacademy.com. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-18-orau-ornl-partnering-siemens-teachers-as-researchers-program.aspx Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:17:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1265995103522:511845416308884:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen A. Holbrook has been elected vice 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 vice 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/2010/fy10-19-Holbrook-elected-ORAU-board-vice-chair.aspx Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:29:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1264436971229:935608078510717:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Poster abstracts are now being accepted from interested researchers for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Kingston Fly Ash Release and Environmental Research Symposium. Poster abstracts are now being accepted from interested researchers for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Kingston Fly Ash Release and Environmental Research Symposium. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2010/fy10-17-orau-accepting-poster-abstracts-for-tva-fly-ash-research-symposium.aspx Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:58:09 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422300:0:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has donated $10,000 to the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tenn. The funding will support graduate and doctorate research on the time period and events surrounding Clinton’s desegregation in the 1950s and will provide assistance for the center’s development of a curriculum for visiting K-12 students. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) has donated $10,000 to the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Clinton, Tenn. The funding will support graduate and doctorate research on the time period and events surrounding Clinton’s desegregation in the 1950s and will provide assistance for the center’s development of a curriculum for visiting K-12 students. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-16-green-mcadoo-cultural-center.aspx Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:23:09 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422300:0:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Fourth-grade students from Jefferson County’s White Pine and Rush Strong Schools visited Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) Center for Science Education to participate in a live demonstration of the Armored Modular Solar (AMS-5) powered generator developed by privately owned Outpost Solar, LLC. Fourth-grade students from Jefferson County’s White Pine and Rush Strong Schools visited Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) Center for Science Education to participate in a live demonstration of the Armored Modular Solar (AMS-5) powered generator developed by privately owned Outpost Solar, LLC. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-15-lesson-harnessing-sun.aspx Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:47:09 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422300:0:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) hosted several area teachers on November 19 for a demonstration of the AMS-5, the Armored Modular Solar power generator, capable of generating 5kW of energy. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) hosted several area teachers on November 19 for a demonstration of the AMS-5, the Armored Modular Solar power generator, capable of generating 5kW of energy. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-13-alternative-energy-generator-demonstration.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:09 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422300:0:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently hosted area government and economic leaders to stress the company's desire to partner with them to have a significant, positive impact on those communities located within its own backyard. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently hosted area government and economic leaders to stress the company's desire to partner with them to have a significant, positive impact on those communities located within its own backyard. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-10-orau-hosts-community-outreach-program.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:30:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422300:9914806224781636:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml ORAU's Center for Science Education (CSE) was recognized as the first new office building in Tennessee to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-level certification at a ceremony held on Nov. 17. ORAU's Center for Science Education (CSE) was recognized as the first new office building in Tennessee to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-level certification at a ceremony held on Nov. 17. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-11-orau-gets-gold-for-environmentally-friendly-building.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422300:2762204032595331:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Andy Page, Oak Ridge Associated Universities' (ORAU) president and CEO, and Jackie Nichols, president of the Anderson County Chamber, hold a check for a $1,500 donation from ORAU to the committee of local organizations that has teamed up to bus the 278th Armored Calvary Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard home for Christmas this year. Andy Page, Oak Ridge Associated Universities' (ORAU) president and CEO, and Jackie Nichols, president of the Anderson County Chamber, hold a check for a $1,500 donation from ORAU to the committee of local organizations that has teamed up to bus the 278th Armored Calvary Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard home for Christmas this year. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-12-orau-donates-278th.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422315:441933357726644:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and National Resource Management, LLC, recently signed an agreement for a two-year supportive relationship as provided under the U.S. Department of Energy's Mentor-Protégé Program. Through this relationship, ORAU serves as a business mentor to National Resource Management, LLC, providing consultation on a variety of business practices and opportunities, promoting economic and technological growth and helping to enhance the company as a self-sustaining, viable business. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and National Resource Management, LLC, recently signed an agreement for a two-year supportive relationship as provided under the U.S. Department of Energy's Mentor-Protégé Program. Through this relationship, ORAU serves as a business mentor to National Resource Management, LLC, providing consultation on a variety of business practices and opportunities, promoting economic and technological growth and helping to enhance the company as a self-sustaining, viable business. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-08-mentor-relationship.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422315:11016621933412152:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml ORAU is receiving this prestigious Gold-level distinction based on excellence in five categories: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The building reflects ORAU’s commitment not only to sustainability and sound environmental stewardship but also to operating healthy, comfortable, state-of-the-art facilities. ORAU is receiving this prestigious Gold-level distinction based on excellence in five categories: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The building reflects ORAU’s commitment not only to sustainability and sound environmental stewardship but also to operating healthy, comfortable, state-of-the-art facilities. http://www.orau.org/media-center/advisories/fy10-09-new-office-building-leed-gold.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1258741422315:8407659885191542:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml 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 (ORAU) on behalf of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Applications can be submitted online at www.orau.org/volkswagen through February 12, 2010. 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 (ORAU) on behalf of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Applications can be submitted online at www.orau.org/volkswagen through February 12, 2010. http://www.orau.org/media-center/news-releases/2009/fy10-06-volkswagen-scholarship.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:21:30 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1257520913325:6890050306151657:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml 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/fy10-07-orau-united-way-giving-campaign-success.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1257520913340:7695052828495947:http://www.orau.org/rss/news-releases.xml 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