ORAU: Then & Now
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Matthew Underwood
Matthew Underwood is a Communications and Marketing Specialist at ORAU. He began his career at ORAU in May of 2023. Prior to coming to ORAU, he worked on the content staff for an internet marketing agency in the travel and tourism industry. Matthew has a bachelor’s in Journalism and Electronic Media from the University of Tennessee. In his spare time, he enjoys attending sporting events and spending time with his family.
2025
Discover some fun facts about the Boy Scout Atomic Energy Merit Badge at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, such as the requirements for the badge.
Learn more about ORAU’s more than 30 years of experience managing comprehensive health programs for a wide range of occupational exposures.
Discover everything you need to know about the roof tile from Hiroshima located at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including how it ended up in Oak Ridge.
Many household items and other common objects made during the 1950s and 1960s contained uranium. During this time period, the government was encouraging members of the public to hunt for uranium. The federal governments Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) sponsored the search and advertised fixed rates for uranium ore to go along with bonuses for new discoveries. As a result, you…
Discover what can be learned from forensic science with ORAU’s services, such as how education and training are performed for the next generation.
Learn about the contaminated tea at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including how it became affected by radiation.
Learn about the light cover from Chernobyl located at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including how it made its way back to the United States.
Learn more about William Brucer M.D., who was one of the early figures in the history of ORINS, which later became ORAU.
Learn more about the life and career of Brenda Blunt, senior director of Health Policy at ORAU
Discover some fun facts about the shoe-fitting fluoroscope at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, such as who all claims to have invented the machine.
Take a look at some of the atomic toys and items for children located at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including the Atomic Energy Lab.
Take a look at some of the programs and departments within ORAU, such as the Research and University Partnerships Office, to learn more about the work that they do.
Learn about what students and teachers have to look forward to at this year’s ARC Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge, including the chance to interact with subject matter experts.
Discover everything you need to know about ORAU’s Math & Movement STEM education program, including the dates for this year’s event.
Learn about some of the K-12 STEM education programs offered by ORAU, including the Extreme Classroom Makeover.
Discover how ORAU is connected to the important work of NOAA in climate research and atmospheric science.
Discover some of the fun facts about the atomic movie posters at ORAU’s Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, including where the ideas for the movies originated.
Learn about the core values that define ORAU and the ways we support our customers, including quality and innovation.