ORAU: Then & Now
ORAU: Then & Now is a great resource for you to learn about how our people, programs and partners are making a huge impact, serving our country and giving us the competitive edge on the world stage in the areas of STEM education, workforce solutions, exposure science, health education, disaster preparedness, forensic science and so much more! We are committed to integrating our resources for the purpose of innovating a stronger tomorrow.
Learn our history that began with the Manhattan Project during World War II and the ways we respond to critical national needs today. Watch our short videos and discover how ORAU is championing science, health and education.
Check back often as we share behind-the-scenes content, surprise teachers with STEM equipment giveaways and interview some of the smartest men and women in the world.
Check out the results of the 2025 Tennessee Science Bowl and discover what’s next for the winning team.
ORAU supports research aiming to revolutionize breast biopsies, making them more accurate and less invasive with augmented reality. Recipient of the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, Alycen Wiacek leads a team at Oakland University that focuses on improving breast biopsy precision by integrating AR into medical imaging.
The CD V-757 was used for lectures and demonstrations educating audiences on the best materials to protect against radiation exposure.
Learn about the Radium Boot Polish at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including how the product got its name.
An ORAU health physicist had an idea to standardize and simplify the complex steps and mathematics that go into preparing for a radiation survey because it would help countless health physicists who do the same kind of work.
Learn more about the wall tile from Hiroshima located at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including who donated the item.
The Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division (ATDD) is one of the oldest research laboratories within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ATDD is a division within NOAA’s Air Resources Laboratory (ARL). In supporting ARL, ATDD is part of ORAU’s scope of work.