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James Buckner named director of Environment, Safety & Health for ORAU and ORISE

Posted at 9:11 am March 9, 2026
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— James Buckner has been named the new director of Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) for ORAU and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). In this role, Buckner will oversee strategic and tactical ES&H operations and staff.

Prior to this position, Buckner served as the ES&H manager for the past three years, and he brings 25 years of relevant experience to this position.

“We are thrilled for James to step in and take over this leadership role for us, especially since he is bringing such a wealth of experience with him,” said ORAU President and CEO Meghan Millwood.

Buckner earned his Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and he holds the designations of Certified Safety Professional and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

About ORAU
ORAU integrates academia, government and industry to advance the nation’s learning, health and scientific knowledge to build a better world. Through our specialized teams of subject matter experts, decades of experience, and collaborations with our consortium of more than 160 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU is a recognized leader when the priorities of our federal, state, local, and commercial customers require innovative solutions. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ORAU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and government contractor.
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Alan Forbes named director of Safeguards & Security for ORAU and ORISE

Posted at 3:27 pm December 10, 2025
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— Alan Forbes has been named the new director of Safeguards & Security (S&S) for ORAU and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE); he also will serve as the facility security officer. In this role, Forbes will oversee strategic and tactical S&S operations and staff.

Prior to this position, Forbes served as the security operations manager for the past five years, and he has been a part of S&S for 15 years as a physical security manager and information security specialist.

“We are thrilled for Alan to step in and take over this leadership role for us, especially since he is bringing such a wealth of security experience with him,” said ORAU President and CEO Meghan Millwood. “We also would like to thank former S&S Director Tom Amidon for his 18 years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

Forbes’ educational background includes a Master of Science in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management and a Bachelor of Science in Asset Protection and Security—both from Eastern Kentucky University.

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ORISE announces winners of 2025 Future of Science Awards

Posted at 2:12 pm September 23, 2025
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ORISE announces winners of 2025 Future of Science Awards

Oak Ridge, Tenn.—The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Future of Science Awards.

The awardees were unveiled during a virtual ceremony held on Aug. 28, 2025, as part of the inaugural ORISE Symposium — a three-day event that celebrated scientific learning, innovation and collaboration.

Presented annually since 2022, the Future of Science Awards recognize excellence by ORISE program participants in the areas of scientific achievement, professional growth, project contributions and leadership. The awards also honor exceptional mentors who have played a pivotal role in guiding and inspiring ORISE participants.

Honorees are recognized in four categories: undergraduate student and post-baccalaureate, graduate student and post-master’s, postdoctoral, and mentor. Each participant winner receives a $1,000 prize, while all winners — including the mentor awardee — receive an award plaque and formal recognition from ORISE.

Undergraduate Student and Post-Baccalaureate Award Winner
Janou Milligan
Program: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Education Collaboration Program
Most Recent University: Georgia State University
Nominated by Fred Dolislager, mentor

Janou Milligan
Janou Milligan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Georgia State University, gaining experience in software engineering, computer information systems, networking and cybersecurity, with a primary focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. From August 2024 to December 2024, he participated in the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), followed by the Education Collaboration (ECO) program from December 2024 to August 2025. With the Environmental Risk and Energy Analysis group, Janou developed exposure models, utilized databases and programmed routines that support environmental risk assessment information systems sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. In parallel, he collaborated with ORNL’s Advanced Plant Phenotyping Laboratory (APPL) to design deep learning models for image, multivariate and time-series data analysis, enhancing APPL’s phenotyping capabilities in support of the Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI). His contributions have led to in-development publications, including a technical memorandum and a research paper, and he earned recognition through a 2025 Biosciences Division Distinguished Achievement Award. Going forward, Janou will begin his studies for a doctoral degree in data science and engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, under the Bredesen Center, continuing to work with APPL and CBI while exploring innovative applications of AI in plant science and other biosciences.

Graduate Student and Post-Master’s Award Winner
Margaret Costello
Program: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
University: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nominated by Jennifer McClure, Ph.D., mentor

Margaret Costello
Margaret Costello is pursuing a doctoral degree while participating as an ORISE graduate fellow with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dairy Forage Research Center, mentored by Hilario Mantovani, Ph.D., and Jennifer McClure, Ph.D. Her doctoral research focuses on the dairy cow gastrointestinal microbiome, particularly the development of scalable, non-invasive sampling and processing techniques. She is optimizing methods, such as buccal swabs and DNA preservation approaches, to provide a cost-effective, less labor-intensive alternative to traditional rumen sampling. By advancing unbiased and safe DNA extraction protocols, her goal is to generate microbial data that can be more readily integrated into animal breeding and management strategies. Her research also incorporates long-read metagenomic sequencing to characterize the functional potential of microbial populations, with a special focus on traits connected to sustainability, including reducing methane emissions and improving feed efficiency. Through this interdisciplinary approach, Margaret seeks to bridge microbiome research with practical applications that benefit both producers and the environment. Outside of her research, Margaret enjoys spending time with her beagle and crocheting.

Postdoctoral Award Winner
Kerri Miazgowicz, Ph.D.
Program: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Most Recent University: University of Georgia
Nominated by Amanda Calvert, Ph.D., mentor

Kerri Miazgowicz
Kerri Miazgowicz, Ph.D., recently completed an ORISE fellowship with the Virology Team of the Arborial Disease Branch of the Division of Vector-borne Diseases, located within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her research is focused on developing novel diagnostic reagents and assays for the detection of arboviral infections. This includes the generation and implementation of the recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (rVSV) system in-house to produce chimeric viruses to develop safer and faster neutralization tests, which require the use of live infectious viruses. In parallel, her research also involves the generation of hybridoma cells and recombinant mammalian cells to produce novel antibodies used to detect emerging and reemerging arboviruses in diagnostic assays. Kerri will be starting a new fellowship opportunity with the Association of Public Health Laboratories hosted at the North Carolina State Public Health Lab.

Mentor Award Winner
Shuang Cui, Ph.D.
Program: U.S. Department of Energy Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Program
Nominated by Bernadette Magalindan, IBUILD fellow

Shuang Cui
Shuang Cui, Ph.D., is an assistant professor and Eugene McDermott distinguished fellow in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). She also holds a joint faculty appointment at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Cui received her doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on developing advanced materials and systems for energy storage, water harvesting and thermoregulation. Cui has received multiple prestigious honors, including the Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Research Award from UT Dallas, the President’s Award for Exceptional Performance from NREL, and Best Reviewer Award from American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers. She has been featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Women @Energy: STEM Rising and was an invited participant at the Asian Deans’ Forum – The Rising Stars Women in Engineering Workshop in Korea (2019) as well as the 2019 U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium. She actively mentors students through the DOE Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Program, DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Program and DOE Jump into STEM competition.

Visit the ORISE Future of Science Awards webpage:
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for more information, including photos of each winner, a video of the event and videos with statements from the winners.

About ORISE

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S. Department of Energy asset that is dedicated to enabling critical scientific, research and health initiatives of the department and its laboratory system by providing world-class expertise in STEM workforce development, scientific and technical reviews, and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination. ORISE is managed by ORAU, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and federal contractor, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

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Keri Cagle named new ORAU senior vice president and ORISE director

Posted at 10:06 am March 20, 2025
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.� ORAU announced Keri Cagle, Ed.D., PMP, as the new ORAU senior vice president and director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), effective immediately. In her new role, Cagle will leverage her vast experience and strategic insight to enhance ORISE�s work in critical scientific research and health initiatives for the U.S. Department of Energy and its laboratory system.

Before her promotion, Cagle demonstrated exceptional leadership as the senior director of Scientific Peer Review for ORISE, where she directed the strategic operations of its multi-million-dollar scientific peer review program. Under her guidance, the program skillfully adapted to shifting landscapes, resulting in notable business expansion and enhanced performance.

�With an impressive 19-year tenure supporting the ORISE contract, Keri steps into her new role with an extensive background in program management, strategic planning and leadership within the scientific and educational sectors,� said Andy Page, president and CEO of ORAU. “Keri�s profound leadership abilities, coupled with her extensive experience in government contracting and strategic operations, make her an ideal fit for this position. Her visionary approach and dedication to fostering collaborative relationships have consistently propelled our programs to new heights. We are excited to see her lead ORISE into a promising future.”

Cagle holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership & Learning from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Science in Organization Leadership from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Tusculum College. Her professional certifications include Project Management Professional and Certified Agile Leader, highlighting her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education announces winners of inaugural Future of Science Awards to celebrate its 30th anniversary

Posted at 4:39 pm November 1, 2022
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— To honor the 30th anniversary of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, the organization announced the winners of its inaugural Future of Science Awards.

These prestigious awards recognize excellence performed by ORISE participants in the areas of scientific achievement, professional growth, project contributions and leadership in three categories: undergraduate and post-baccalaureate, graduate student and post-master’s, and postdoctoral. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash and recognition from ORISE.

ORISE Director Jim Vosburg presented the 2022 ORISE Future of Science Awards during a virtual ceremony to the following ORISE participant winners:

Brooke Vollmer – Undergraduate Student and Post-Baccalaureate Award

Brooke Vollmer is an ORISE fellow in the Research Branch at the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), which is a division within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), located in Pittsburgh. Vollmer received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in Spring 2020. Throughout her education, she gained her research experience at NIOSH/NPPTL, first as a summer intern (2019) and regular fellow (2020-2021) prior to beginning her ORISE journey (2021-present) with her mentor, Michael Bergman. Vollmer has
contributed to an abundance of research projects within her division and by representing NIOSH/NPPTL in research collaborations with outside organizations. She has focused her efforts on research that looks into understanding the factors that affect respirator performance, such as fit and filtration efficiency. This research helps to protect workers worldwide who rely on respirators to prevent occupational disease and illness.

Geneva Gray – Graduate Student and Post-Master’s Award

Geneva Gray is a doctoral candidate in Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University and a current ORISE participant with her mentor, Tanya Spero, at the Environmental Protection Agency. She studies how extreme precipitation events change under future warming conditions using stakeholder-driven case studies and extreme value analysis. Geneva holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Meteorology and Environmental Sciences and a master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, where she studied quantitative methods on climate model ensemble selection. She is a former U.S. Geological Survey Global Change Fellow and Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network Fellow. Geneva started her career in 2012 as an environmental meteorologist at the North Carolina State Climate Office where she learned how to build impact-driven research projects and how to communicate those results to the general public. Her career goal is to lead actionable climate science for a resilient future.

Ryan Corey – Postdoctoral Award

Ryan Corey is an Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellow conducting research with Professor Andrew Singer in the Coordinated Science Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from Princeton University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in electrical engineering. A hearing aid user since he was a teenager, Corey’s research focuses on signal processing strategies to help people hear better in noisy environments. In particular, he is developing systems that allow multiple sensors and audio devices to work together to improve performance in adverse environments. Since 2017, he has mentored a team of engineering, design and business students in the Illinois Augmented Listening Laboratory, which explores applications of large-scale microphone arrays and acoustic sensor networks. Corey has received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, the Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant, the Microsoft Artificial Intelligence for Accessibility Award, and the Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. He was also awarded the Workshop on Applications of Signal Processing to Audio and Acoustics 2019 Best Student Paper Award and the 179th Acoustical Society of America Meeting Best Student Paper Award.

For more information, and to watch for information regarding next year’s Future of Science Awards in spring 2023, visit the ORISE website: https://orise.orau.gov/

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REAC/TS welcomes new team members: John Crapo, Josh Hayes and David Quillen

Posted at 7:41 pm May 2, 2022
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) in Oak Ridge, Tenn., welcomes three new team members: John Crapo, Josh Hayes and David Quillin.

John Crapo joins the team as a part-time health physicist after retiring from the National Nuclear Security Administration, where he served as a program manager in the Office of Nuclear Incident Response. Prior to that, Crapo spent nine years with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) working on its flagship contract, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, serving as associate director for its national security programs. His experience also includes 26 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy, serving as a nuclear engineering technician and radiation specialist, retiring at the rank of lieutenant commander.

Crapo earned his bachelor’s degree in radiological health physics at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell; his master’s degree in health physics at Georgetown University; and a master’s degree in environmental health from the School of Public Health, Harvard University. Crapo is certified in the Comprehensive Practice of Health Physics by the American Board of Health Physics, serves as the president of Clarksburg Community Assistance Network and is the executive administrator at Cedarbrook Community Church, Clarksburg, Md.

Josh Hayes, Ph.D, joins the team as a health physicist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a defense specialist and spent most of his enlistment stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where he was able to respond to the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. That experience led Josh to pursue goals in studying radiological sciences.

Hayes holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, a master’s degree in health physics and a doctorate degree in radiological health from Colorado State University (CSU). While working at CSU, he had the opportunity to travel several times for extended stays to Fukushima, Japan, to work with wildlife biologists and veterinarians, studying the impacts the environmentally dispersed radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster was having on wildlife. Specifically, he studied the hematological system of wild boar and field mice, which lead him to ORAU in 2018 for a summer internship. Following completion of his doctorate degree in 2020, Hayes moved to Vienna, Austria, to work for the International Atomic Energy Agency as a radiobiologist and biodosimetrist. In his spare time, he enjoys running the trails at Frozen Head State Park.

David Quillin comes to REAC/TS as a nurse. Most recently Quillin worked as an occupational health nurse at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Prior to that, he worked as a critical care nurse at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center while also working with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve patrol officer. In addition to nursing, Quillin brings with him many years of law enforcement experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky.

About REAC/TS
REAC/TS is an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education facility managed by ORAU for the U.S. Department of Energy with the mission to strengthen the medical response to radiological and nuclear incidents. REAC/TS provides 24/7 medical support and deployment to provide emergency medical consultation for incidents involving radioactive materials and ionizing radiation worldwide. REAC/TS also conducts ongoing research into the biological effects of radiation and provides continuing medical education for healthcare providers, other professionals and students. For more information, visit https://orise.orau.gov/reacts/

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Hartung named section manager at REAC/TS

Posted at 7:29 pm January 31, 2022
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Charles ‘Chuck’ Hartung

Charles “Chuck” Hartung has been named section manager and education coordinator at the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site in Oak Ridge.

Hartung retired in 2021 as director of the White House Medical Unit after completing a 37-year career in the U.S. Navy. He spent his first eight years in the Navy operating nuclear reactors on board aircraft carriers and teaching at the Naval Nuclear Power School before transitioning into nursing, a press release said. During his nursing career, he has held a wide variety of clinical and leadership roles in both inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings. These include various roles at the White House during the last four presidential administrations.

In his new position at REAC/TS, Hartung will provide management, nursing leadership, and education coordination for courses REAC/TS offers. [Read more…]

ORISE receives DOE silver award for GreenBuy program

Posted at 4:35 pm March 1, 2021
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education was recognized recently as a silver-level recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s GreenBuy award for fiscal year 2020. The GreenBuy Award Program recognizes DOE sites for achieving stringent sustainable acquisition goals which extend beyond the government’s “green” minimum compliance requirements.

ORISE received the bronze level award in the fiscal years of 2019, 2018 and 2015. The sliver level achieved this past fiscal year required meeting more stringent goals of select products in categories. For example, the bronze level required that ORISE meet the goals of four products in at least two categories. Under the silver level, those requirements increased to six products in at least three categories.

“Environmental stewardship is fundamental to ORISE and our commitment that all programmatic and business functions will operate in a way that is both safe and environmentally sustainable; we are also proud that we have recycled more than we threw away for the past several years,” said ORISE Director Jim Vosburg. “ORISE is honored for our purchasing efforts to be recognized with DOE’s silver-level GreenBuy award; we were able to achieve it through exceptional multi-departmental coordination to integrate sustainable products and energy-efficient equipment and systems into our facilities and operations.”

ORISE’s silver-level award is based on six products/goals: 1) Mobile Phones, 2) Imaging Equipment (Copiers, Multifunctional Devices, Printers), 3) Computers & Displays (Desktops, Integrated, Monitors, Notebooks, Tablets, Thin Clients, Workstations), 4) Chillers, 5) IT Calculation Goal, and 6) IT Recycling Goal. These products spanned three GreenBuy Program product categories; 1) Construction, 2) Electronics, and 3) Other.

Fiscal year 2020 products had to meet one, and in some cases multiple, environmental standards, including Energy Star® certified; EPEAT GOLD, SILVER and/or BRONZE registered; and Federal Energy Management Program standards. The IT Recycling goal, new to the GreenBuy Program in fiscal year 2020, was achieved by ORISE since 100 percent of the electronic equipment sent for recycling was recycled by R2 Certified Recyclers, which is the leading standard for electronics repair and recycling. The R2 Standard provides a common set of processes, safety measures, and documentation requirements for businesses that repair and recycle used electronics.

For more information on the DOE GreenBuy Award Program, visit https://www.energy.gov/ehss/greenbuy-awards

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REAC/TS receives U.S. Secretary of Energy’s Achievement Award

Posted at 11:34 am February 25, 2021
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) team members, who provided consultation during a breached radioactive source event at the University of Washington’s Harborview Research and Training Facility in 2019, received the U.S. Secretary of Energy’s Achievement Award for their contribution.

As a member of the Seattle Response and Recovery and Cs-137 Joint Investigation Teams, REAC/TS members were recognized for their part in the “successful emergency response, recovery, stabilization, and investigation of the breached radioactive source event at the University of Washington’s Harborview Research and Training Facility. The Response and Recovery Team’s focused and tireless efforts in responding to a radiological emergency at the facility and removing the breached radioactive source led the way for facility remediation efforts and minimized any harm or negative impacts to the public,” according to the award materials.

“The extensive investigative work performed by the Cs-137 Joint Investigation Team identified the underlying cause of the event and will help prevent recurrence of similar events in the future as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of future radiological event responses,” the award materials included.

The DOE Secretary’s Honor Awards states that it formally recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling the DOE’s mission and serving the nation.

For more details, visit https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-announces-secretary-s-honor-award-recipients

About ORISE
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S. Department of Energy asset that is dedicated to enabling critical scientific, research, and health initiatives of the department and its laboratory system by providing world-class expertise in STEM workforce development, scientific and technical reviews, and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination. ORISE is managed by ORAU, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and federal contractor, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science
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ORISE report shows overall number of nuclear engineering degrees increases to highest level since 2016

Posted at 1:41 pm February 7, 2021
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*Part of the ORAU campus in central Oak Ridge is pictured above on May 29, 2017. (File photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)*

The number of nuclear engineering degrees awarded in 2019 were at the highest level since 2016, driven primarily by a significant increase in the number of master’s degrees awarded, a press release said.

In addition, the number of doctorate degrees awarded in 2019 were the second highest level recorded since 1966.

This is according to a study conducted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education that surveyed 34 U.S. universities with nuclear engineering programs. The report, “Nuclear Engineering Enrollments and Degrees Survey, 2019 Data,” included degrees granted between September 1, 2018, and August 31, 2019, and enrollments for fall 2019.

The number of bachelor’s degrees remained about the same, while the number of master’s degrees increased after a two-year slump, the press release said.

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Ashley Golden promoted to director of ORISE health studies program

Posted at 9:18 am December 30, 2020
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Ashley Golden

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education promoted Ashley Golden to director of its health studies program, where she previously served as a group manager and biostatistician.

In her new role, Golden will oversee the health studies program, including organizational strategy and implementation along with the day-to-day operations, a press release said. She also will serve as a subject matter expert for epidemiologic investigations, biostatistical analyses, and interdisciplinary projects in the areas of occupational health, radiation exposure and dosimetry, medical surveillance, public health, and survey analyses.

“We are thrilled for Ashley to take on this new role because of her extensive knowledge and experience in health research, especially in biostatistics,” said Jim Vosburg, director of ORISE. “She has proven herself as a natural leader, and we can’t wait to see how she will continue to energize our health studies program.” [Read more…]

Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site launches new app for a variety of resources on the go

Posted at 5:59 pm October 13, 2020
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Oak Ridge, Tenn.—REAC/TS launched its new RadMed app, providing a wide range of resources on the medical management of radiation incidents that can be downloaded free on mobile devices and utilized while on the go.

“The REAC/TS RadMed app offers healthcare professionals, emergency responders and planners, public health professionals and health physicists easy access to essential medical information and resources when dealing with a radiation incident,” said REAC/TS Director Carol Iddins. “We created the RadMed app with our target audiences in mind to provide easy access to the resources they need.”

The REAC/TS RadMed app provides numerous resources, including an updated eGuide version of The Medical Aspects of Radiation Incidents and a platform to remain engaged, connected and informed about upcoming REAC/TS events.

Visit https://orise.orau.gov/resources/reacts/radmed-app.html to learn more about the RadMed app, and download it for free by searching for REAC/TS RadMed in the Apple and Android app stores.

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