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.
A 3D printing workshop equips teachers with practical skills to integrate 3D printing into classrooms, enhancing STEM education. Participants learn CAD tools, troubleshooting, and creative applications, enabling hands-on learning through models that simplify complex concepts, foster accessibility, and inspire students to innovate and problem-solve.
Nuclear energy is a carbon-free source. It’s abundant, reliable and efficient. So, why isn’t everyone on the nuclear energy train? This blog responds to the top 10 nuclear energy myths.
This blog explains how hot springs, radium water and radioactive quack cures intersect.
ORAU’s recent professional development course showed teachers how to turn their robotics equipment into a classroom success.
The Bricks2Beams program offers 6th to 8th graders a unique opportunity to explore the design and operation of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) while sparking their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Teachers were transformed into students as they asked questions, posited hypotheses and learned about nature during Wildly Fun Animal Observers, a professional development course offered by ORAU on June 27.
Brenda Blunt, ORAU senior director of health policy, writes about changes she’d like to see in primary care.