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News
ORAU grants bring robotics, 3D printing and hands-on STEM tools to local classrooms
Since launching Education Grants in 2002, ORAU has invested more than $600,000 in local schools to help educators introduce students to new technologies, creative problem-solving and career-connected learning opportunities. Students across Anderson,…
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News
ORAU unveils new peace pole in conjunction with International Rotary Peace Pole Initiative
As part of the International Rotary Peace Pole Initiative, ORAU unveiled its new peace pole at its Pollard Center recently as part of this initiative and is one of the 153 poles in process to meet the goal of 250 poles.
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Blog Post
Navigating the convergence of AI and biotechnology: Greg Nichols on innovation, risk and responsible oversight
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries across the globe, its growing convergence with biotechnology is opening the door to both groundbreaking medical advances and complex new risks. Greg Nichols, has spent years examining…
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Podcast
What makes the Secret City Half Marathon and 5K such a great event?
People travel from all over the country to run the Secret City Half Marathon and 5K, a cool-weather race that starts on the waterfront at Melton Hill Lake and takes runners and walkers through the scenic streets of Oak Ridge. ORAU has been a proud…
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Podcast
Serving rural communities with purpose: A conversation with Youssef Roman, PharmD, Ph.D.
Rural, underserved and minority populations are often not included or not represented in clinical and scientific research. Youssef Roman, PharmD, Ph.D., created the Community Advocacy and Research Empowerment (CARE) Coalition to change that. Youssef…
