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.

ORAU consortium member, Emory University, shares the importance of developing research and looking for technology transfer applications.

For the first time in its existence, the ORAU Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity is open to the public. See a behind-the-scenes video of the project bringing the collection to life!

Halls High School biology teacher win’s ORAU’s $25,000 grand prize in Extreme Classroom Makeover competition.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and one ORAU employee is actively working to raise awareness about prevention and early detection.

Learn about the career of Alvin Weinberg, Ph.D., which led him to be the first director of the Institute for Energy Analysis at ORAU.

Learn more about two items in ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity that are tied to the bombing of Hiroshima, rebar from the Aioi Bridge and an autographed photo of the Enola Gay crew.

ORAU was involved in a recent Habitat for Humanity project, giving employees the chance to volunteer and make a huge impact for a local family.