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Science Education and Workforce Development
Our nation needs a steady supply of scientists and engineers to meet future needs in critical science and technology areas. Students in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) fields need the skills, knowledge, and experience to stay competitive in an ever-changing global marketplace.
To address these national workforce and science education needs, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) provides a single resource for developing and administering high-quality, experience-based programs to fill the pipeline with the next generation of science and technology leaders.
These programs, in combination with ORAU’s Center for Science Education, help to prepare America for the impending retirement of a large segment of the science, engineering, and technology workforce.
Last year alone, we supported more than 5,000 students and faculty who took part in internship, scholarship, and fellowship programs that either provided further direction for their careers or encouraged them to pursue degrees in areas of critical national need. That number consisted of:
- 1,327 undergraduate students
- 728 graduate students
- 924 recent graduates
- 1,123 postdoctoral fellows
- 165 faculty
- 873 K-12 students and teachers
- 97 other scientists
We also play a key role in expanding the diversity of the engineering and scientific workforce through our efforts to raise the level of participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Education Institutions (MEI) in our education programs.
Current Career Opportunities
| Ref. No. | Job Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13-038 | Manager 2 Education | Oak Ridge, TN |
Features
Each Saturday from February through March, join us as scientists from ORNL engage students in presentations and hands-on science activities.
Recruiting technicians for ORNL’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility
A partnership between ORAU, ORNL and Roane State Community College is hoping to change the high cost to produce carbon fiber through an experimental pilot project that aims to re-energize American manufacturing and create new jobs in this industry.