ORAU: Then & Now
ORAU: Then & Now is an excellent resource to explore how our people, programs, and partnerships are driving meaningful impact, serving our nation, and enhancing global competitiveness in areas such as STEM education, workforce solutions, exposure science, health education, disaster preparedness, forensic science, and more.
Discover our rich history, which traces back to the Manhattan Project during World War II, and learn how we continue to address critical national needs in science, health, and education.
The advancement of nuclear technology introduced hazardous challenges, especially to an uneducated workforce. To address the need to promote safe practices ORNL created a series of health physics posters in 1947 that would help instruct and promote a culture of safety.
Learn about the career of Jack Beck, which included overseeing the early years of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center and Training Site.
ORAU is helping researchers working with genomics, proteomics, clinical data and structural data accelerate discoveries by training them to use the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund Data Ecosystem (CFDE). ORAU won an NIH contract to create a state-of-the-art virtual training center for this very purpose.
ORAU-Directed Research and Development project focuses on using AI to speed up sample processing to identify chromosomal abnormalities and calculating the total dose of radiation exposure in patients treated for cancer.
ORAU is tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: food security. In seeking a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ORAU is leading efforts to strengthen America’s food systems against emerging threats like supply chain disruptions and biological hazards.
When Kristy Kistner had the opportunity to share a cherished childhood memory with her colleagues, it reignited curiosity and determination to connect with some long-lost friends. Watch both parts of her story to hear about her journey!
Amid the nation’s critical shortage of healthcare workers, ORAU is leveraging its expertise and providing targeted support to help bolster the healthcare workforce in the region.