Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Do you speak robot? 🤖 ORISE Robotics Academy just wrapped up for high school students. This introductory course covered designing, building and programming robots. Each day built on the skills learned the day before, leading up to the final competition in the pit! Find the full list of opportunities like ORISE Robotics Academy here: https://bit.ly/43uiI7h #ShapingScience #RoboticsAcademy

Rising 7th – 9th grade students: Apply Now! The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Robotics Academy is a week-long day camp filled with exciting and challenging activities. You will design, build, and program a robot. Join us to develop the skills to grow into an engineer, computer programmer, or technology leader. Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3jAspfu #ShapingScience #RoboticsAcademy

🚨 NEW POD ALERT 🚨 Victoria Knight is a #HealthPolicy reporter for Axios, on online news outlet dedicated to efficient coverage of the news and topics shaping the world. She covers healthcare and Congress. Ten years ago, Knight was an intern for ORISE, helping tell the stories of ORISE research program participants. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, hosts Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood talk to Knight about the evolution of her career. She almost went to medical school but decided her heart wasn't in it and wanted to pursue a career in journalism. Knight talks about working for a news outlet that is changing the way news is shared, including insights about the company owners, and what "Smart Brevity" is all about. Her internships, graduate education, mentors and collaboration are all part of our discussion. Check out our conversation. If you don't read Axios, check it out here: https://bit.ly/4aT0Juv 🔊 Listen to the episode: https://bit.ly/3iCFId5 #ShapingScience

Check out this article about Randall Dunkin, one of the winners of our February Out of this World Student Challenge! You can read about Randall's submission to the contest at the link below 🔽 🔽 🔽 https://bit.ly/3yMMIkv Learn more about our STEM competitions 👇 STEM competitions for K-12 students: https://bit.ly/31eaEJc STEM competitions for K-12 teachers: https://bit.ly/3eUobez #ShapingScience

STUDENTS, INTERNS, and POSTDOCS: The East TN Economic Council (#ETEC) invites all ORISE interns and postdocs to attend their 6th Annual Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW Conference) on July 30-31, 2024, at the Hilton Knoxville Airport! As a student, intern, or postdoc you can attend this 2-day conference for FREE. This event offers both public and private nuclear industry professionals and students a place to learn about industry developments, business opportunities, and advancements in research and technologies. You are welcome to attend any portion of the conference and/or the Atomic After Party Reception on July 30. Click the link below to learn more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3XcvmYF https://orise.orau.gov/ #ShapingScience

🏫 Teachers: School may be out, but summer social media contests are just beginning! Throughout the month of June, we want to know about your strategies for teaching #DigitalLiteracy. To enter the contest, follow ORISE on social media, fill out a (very short) survey, and comment your answer on this post! THREE randomly selected teachers will receive a classroom tech accessories kit including a digital camera, green screen, wireless clicker, and 8-player classroom quiz buzzer set! Remember to enter by ⏰ 11:59 pm on June 30 Fill out the survey: https://bit.ly/4bDOTW6 See full contest rules: https://bit.ly/3eUobez **ORISE will ONLY contact winners via email and will NEVER ask for your credit card information.** #ShapingScience

🍎 TEACHERS: Summer is here and as you reflect over your year in the classroom, ORISE wants to see your favorite STEM lesson plan! Teachers of any grade level or subject are invited to submit their favorite #STEM lesson plan. Show off your neatest, most fun, or most creative lesson plan – whatever makes it your favorite may also make it our favorite! THREE teachers who submit lesson plans will be selected to receive mini grants up to $1,500 to buy new equipment and supplies for their classroom that will soon become your favorite things! ⏰ The deadline to submit your lesson plan is 11:59 pm on July 31. Click the link below to find the full contest rules 🔽 https://bit.ly/3eUobez **ORISE will ONLY contact winners via email and will NEVER ask for your credit card information.** #ShapingScience #FavoriteThings

To determine the extent of radiological contamination at sites scheduled for decontamination and decommissioning, ORISE performs independent, objective environmental assessments. These contaminated site assessments are designed using the data quality objectives process, which focuses on the particular objective of the assessment, thus narrowing the data collected. Surface scans are performed and documented using technology such as Global Positioning Systems to produce location-specific, color-coded maps to document locations radiation levels. Learn more at the link below 🔽 https://bit.ly/3jb0MXW #ShapingScience

⏰ FINAL HOURS: ORISE is seeking individuals with a background in STEM Education to support a fun summer program opportunity! If you, or someone you know, has teaching experience, proficiency with technology, and strong classroom management stills, we need you to support Sandia’s Quantum, Computing, Mathematics, and Physics (QCaMP) program! The ideal candidate will assist with planning, implementing, and executing this camp tailored for high school students and teachers! This opportunity is a full-time position for 4-weeks during the month of July, in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM areas. If you are interested, click the link below to find out more! Educators and/or experts are encouraged to apply! https://bit.ly/44x6DzM #ShapingScience

The type of #PeerReview conducted by ORISE concentrates on the evaluation of scientific research proposals that seek public funding. Through expert evaluation by carefully selected reviewers, the peer review process also ensures that research conclusions are credible before funding is awarded. The ORISE peer review process fulfills all DOE and Code of Federal Regulation requirements. Learn more at the link below 🔽 https://bit.ly/2SWtRvp #ShapingScience