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.
This blog explains how ORAU has been involved with educating the public about nuclear energy for decades (starting with “This Atomic World”) and how we’re involved in where the industry is headed in the future.
In Scientific Studio, teachers of different grade levels and subjects participated in art projects that serve as a gateway to STEAM. The teachers who participated in the seminar got a firsthand look at why these types of lessons are so fun by completing the projects themselves, discussing why their students would enjoy them and different applications for different grade levels.
Discover how ORAU’s CAD Design and 3D Printing Mini-Academy empowered high school students to build self-confidence and master STEM skills like computer-aided design and 3D printing. Led by Kristy Hutson, Ed.D., this hands-on workshop encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and ownership of the engineering process.
Learn about the problem facing the United States in supplying the demand of the nuclear workforce and the steps we must take together to solve the problem.
Long-time cancer advocate becomes cancer researcher thanks to the support of ORAU’s Research and University Partnerships Office.
Learn about some of the atomic board games located at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including a couple surrounding the hunt for uranium in the 1950s.
Take an inside look at Safety Fest TN 2025, which featured safety classes, demonstrations, and other activities for spectators.