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ORAU supports NOAA's research into atmospheric and environmental issues

ORAU's work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division focuses on climate research, atmospheric chemistry and dispersion, and boundary layer characterization. The Climate Reference Network, in particular, is a series of 100+ stations around the country that collect data to monitor climate.

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Oak Ridge Associated Universities

For more than 75 years, we have helped our customers advance their mission by providing science, health, and workforce solutions. Through our specialized teams of experts and a consortium of more than 150 universities, we connect the right people and resources to help our customers solve our nation’s most challenging issues.

ORAU Highlights

Podcast

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There is always something to be excited about in science: NASA NPP Fellow Sunil Pulletikurti, Ph.D.

Sunil Pulletikurti, Ph.D., is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow conducting research on the chemical origins of life. Essentially, he's investigating how small molecules become parts of larger molecules—for example, how an amino acid becomes part of a protein and other cellular transformation. In this conversation with host Michael Holtz, Pulletikurti takes a deep dive into his research, the time he spent at NASA before his postdoctoral fellowship, what sparked his interest in science, the struggle of coming from an impoverished childhood in India to being part of a global research enterprise, and how the fellowship will impact his career. 

Impact Areas

Going Further. Together.

ORAU is impacting national priorities in science, health, and education. Our research enterprise and the more than 150 major Ph.D.-granting institutions that comprise our university consortium help keep ORAU and the nation on the leading edge of science and technology. Likewise, the scientific and technical solutions we provide to our customers have impacted our nation and the world.