Partnerships for Innovation
What We Do
Providing innovative solutions to strengthen and secure America is what we do. Leveraging a network of strategic partnerships with government, universities, and industry is how we do it.
Together with our customers and partners, we’re answering critical national needs for better education, more responsive healthcare, a safer and cleaner environment, and advances in science and technology to strengthen America’s competitiveness. Applying these capabilities, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) also manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Contact our Business Development Office or follow the links below to learn more about what we do and what we can do in partnership with you.
Science Education and
Peer Review
Strengthening America’s scientific research and education enterprise to enhance global competitiveness
Environmental Assessments,
Worker and Public Health
Building public confidence in the management of health issues and environmental cleanup initiatives
National Security and Emergency Preparedness
Enhancing our nation’s preparedness to respond to emergencies related to terrorist incidents and natural disasters
Partnerships for Innovation
Creating dynamic partnerships among research universities, government entities, national laboratories, and private companies
Professional Training
We offer a variety of professional training courses in the areas of health physics, national security, radiation emergency medicine, and health communication.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a DOE institute, which is managed by ORAU. ORISE addresses national needs in assessing and analyzing environmental and health effects of radiation, beryllium, and other hazardous materials; developing and operating medical and national security radiation emergency management and response capabilities; and managing education programs to help ensure a robust supply of scientists, engineers, and technicians to meet future science and technology needs. ORISE creates opportunities for collaboration through partnerships with other DOE facilities, federal agencies, academia, and industry in a manner consistent with DOE objectives and the ORISE mission.
Learn more about ORISE