Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Fact Sheet

ORISE Program
Areas
•Science Education and Workforce Development
•Scientific and Technical Peer Review
•National Security and Emergency Management
•Occupational Exposure and Worker Health
•Independent
Environmental
Assessment and
Verification
•Health Communication and Technical Training
ORISE is a DOE asset committed to:
•Strengthening the U.S. scientific research and education enterprise to enhance global competitiveness
•Building public trust and confidence in the management of worker and public health and environmental cleanup initiatives
•Enhancing national preparedness to respond to
emergencies related to terrorist incidents, natural disasters, and other health and security threats
Specialized Facilities
•Beryllium Testing Laboratory
•Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Laboratory
•Radiation Emergency
Assistance Center/
Training Site (REAC/TS)
ORISE is making a difference
•Radiological and Environmental Analysis Laboratory
•More than 65,000 faculty and student research
experiences at national laboratories and federal
research centers
•Scientific peer reviews supporting more than $1 billion annually in potential research awards
•High quality technical training and certification for
more than 40,000 DOE, contractor and grantee
employees
For more information about ORISE,
contact ORAU:
865-576-3000
http://orise.orau.gov
•Decontamination verification at more than 500 sites
in 42 states
•Health assessment and registries of more than 1.5
million energy workers
•Nuclear security support and training in more than 35
countries
•Multiple awards and commendations for safety,
environmental responsibility, operational excellence
and quality
°VPP Star Site and Legacy of Stars Awards
°ISO-9001 certification
°ISO-14001 certification
°Tennessee Quality Commitment and
Achievement Awards
°Energy Quality Champion Award
°SBA Small Business Subcontracting
Awards
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