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CareerLink showcases internships, research opportunities for minorities at ORNL

Posted at 12:18 pm December 23, 2016
By Nicole Merrifield Leave a Comment

ORISE, ORNL host 43 faculty and undergraduates from minority institutions for networking event

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, or ORISE, recently partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to host a CareerLink Event Day that provided a full day of networking and workshops for faculty and undergraduate students from minority institutions.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Programs and held at ORNL, this inaugural event benefitted 43 distinguished faculty and undergraduate students from historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, and minority education institutions, or MEIs, who are interested in career opportunities with DOE or its national labs.

“Events like this help excite and educate faculty and students from our nation’s minority education institutions about STEM-related careers,” said Craig Layman, associate director with ORISE. “Students learn more about the critical mission areas of ORNL and, at the same time, network with potential mentors who are among ORNL’s top scientists and engineers.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: CareerLink, CareerLink Event Day, Craig Layman, DOE, faculty, HBCU, historically black colleges and universities, Ian Anderson, Jim Roberto, MEI, Mentor Matrix, minority education institutions, minority institutions, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Office of Workforce Development, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Programs, ORAU, ORISE, ORNL, U.S. Department of Energy, undergraduate students

ORAU awards $175,000 in research grants to 35 faculty at member universities

Posted at 12:37 pm May 30, 2014
By Oak Ridge Associated Universities Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Associated Universities Building MC-100

The Oak Ridge Associated Universities Building MC-100 is pictured above.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has awarded competitive research grants totaling $175,000 to 35 junior faculty from ORAU member institutions. The annual grants are made through the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program that provides funds to enrich the research and professional growth of young faculty.

The recipients, each of whom is in the first two years of a tenure track position, will receive $5,000 from ORAU for the 2014-2015 academic year to enhance their research during the early stages of their career. Additionally, each recipient’s institution will match the ORAU award with an additional $5,000, making the total grant worth $10,000 for each winner. Winners may use the grants to purchase equipment, continue research or travel to professional meetings and conferences.

Since the program’s inception in 1991, ORAU has awarded more than 555 grants totaling more than $2.775 million. Including the matching funds from member institutions, ORAU has facilitated grants worth more than $5.55 million.

“Providing funding to faculty members early in their careers expands their opportunities to build collaborations while refining their interests.” said Arlene Garrison, ORAU vice president. “ORAU is pleased that we were able to increase the number of grants this year to an exceptional group of young faculty members.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: faculty, grants, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORAU, Ralph E. Powe, Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, research grants, universities

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