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ORAU 2026 Pollard Scholarship recipients announced
ORAU awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships of $2,500 each toward undergraduate studies for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients of this year’s scholarships include Caroline Ferguson, Erin Oswald, Nic Reynolds, Jada Robinson and Jonathan Ward.
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Podcast
Are we alone in the universe? A conversation with Tara Fetherolf, Ph.D., NASA NPP Fellow
Tara Fetherolf, Ph.D. is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at the NASA Astrobiology Center at the University of California Riverside. Her research focuses on stellar variability, or how stars change with time. One example she uses is our sun. It…
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Blog Post
From the Texas coast to the world stage: The journey of Dr. Bob Ricks
Born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, Bob Ricks, Ph.D., built a remarkable career in science and technology—though he hadn’t always planned on it. Read the story of Ricks’ career journey in this blog!
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Podcast
Helping shape ORAU's future is a privilege: A conversation with Deb Crawford, Ph.D., ORAU board chair
Deborah L. Crawford, Ph.D., is chair of the ORAU Board of Directors. In her role, she has a front-row seat in shaping the future of the company. Crawford became chair as the selection of Meghan Millwood for president and CEO was being finalized, and…
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Blog Post
ORAU to address nation’s rural health challenges with research innovation cluster meeting
ORAU has created a Rural Health Research Innovation Cluster to provide solutions to the country’s rural health challenges, like workforce challenges, access to women’s health care, access to mental health care, and preparedness and resilience.
