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.
By all measures, ORAU’s 2026 Earth Day recycling event was a record-breaking success: this year’s two-day collection drive had the highest participation totals, donation totals and overall weight totals since the event started in 2010. But the biggest winner is the community.
Every year, once the ORAU Extreme Classroom Makeover selection committee chooses the recipient of the $25,000 grand prize, the excitement begins as plans are set in motion for a surprise announcement. This event is one of our favorite moments of the year, and the 2026 winner is Logan Woods, a 6th-grade math and science teacher at Sevierville Intermediate School.
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, industry leaders, educators, trade unions, government representatives, and community partners will meet on ORAU’s Oak Ridge campus for the Pathway to Trades Summit, a collaborative event focused on building and sustaining the nuclear trades pipeline.
Tick-tock! Time is running out for East Tennessee teachers to apply for ORAU’s 2026 education grants
Applications for ORAU education grants will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24. This opportunity is available to public school STEM teachers in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane and Scott counties in East Tennessee.
Learn about the life and career of Clarence Lushbaugh, who made a huge impact in new methods of radiation safety.
Our story is built around the lifecycle of scientific and technical workers—a broad range of STEM and technical professionals—and encompasses five distinct phases: discovery, development, connection, support and strengthening.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an observance that promotes screening starting at age 45 to prevent colorectal cancer or catch cancer early. Here's why I’m passionate about this issue.