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ORAU Launches STEM Accelerator to Address Challenges in STEM Education, Training, Research and Innovation

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Friday, December 15, 2023

America’s nuclear energy industry faces a critical problem that ORAU’s newly launched STEM Accelerator hopes to solve.

Key Points: 
  • America’s nuclear energy industry faces a critical problem that ORAU’s newly launched STEM Accelerator hopes to solve.
  • However, there is a critical shortage of the skilled professionals needed to oversee manufacturing, construction and operation of these facilities.
  • The ORAU STEM Accelerator (OSA) was created to help bridge this gap by convening a diverse network of two- and four-year academic institutions, industry, non-profit, professional organizations, labor unions and government partners with the aim of addressing the toughest challenges in STEM education, training, research and innovation.
  • “OSA will focus its work in three sectors: nuclear science and technology, space manufacturing and critical national infrastructure,” Olivia Blackmon, OSA director said.

NASA Postdoctoral Program seeks early career and senior scientists for prestigious fellowships at its locations across the U.S.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.

Key Points: 
  • NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.
  • Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
  • Scientists who have received their doctorates more than five years previously may apply as a senior fellow.
  • Stipend rates for these NASA postdoctoral fellows currently start at $70,000 per year.

A Group of the Nation’s Most Accomplished STEM Teachers Selected as Albert Einstein Educator Fellows

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

The 2023-2024 Einstein Fellows come from K-12 schools across the country and represent diverse teaching backgrounds—with expertise in science, engineering, computer science and mathematics.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023-2024 Einstein Fellows come from K-12 schools across the country and represent diverse teaching backgrounds—with expertise in science, engineering, computer science and mathematics.
  • Federal agencies and U.S. Congressional Offices will benefit from fellows’ real-world experiences as educators.
  • In addition to sponsoring placements at DOE headquarters, DOE sponsors five placements in U.S. Congressional offices.
  • ORISE is managed by ORAU, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and federal contractor, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.

Key Points: 
  • NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.
  • Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
  • Scientists who have received their doctorates more than five years previously may apply as a senior fellow.
  • Stipend rates for these NASA postdoctoral fellows currently start at $70,000 per year.

NASA Postdoctoral Program seeks early career and senior scientists for prestigious fellowships at its locations across the U.S.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.

Key Points: 
  • NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.
  • Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
  • Scientists within five years of having received their degrees are eligible to apply as a postdoctoral fellow; scientists who have received their doctorates more than five years previously may apply as a senior fellow.
  • After the first year as a postdoctoral fellow, scientists interested in management may apply to the postdoctoral management program at NASA Headquarters.

ORISE is accepting applications for the 2023 Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program from graduate and undergraduate students

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) 2023 Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF).

Key Points: 
  • The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) 2023 Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF).
  • Students will also gain insight into how the Department of Energy is working toward an equitable and clean energy future.
  • The summer program may place students at one of several possible sites including:
    The MLEF program may institute a virtual program as necessary.
  • The MLEF Program offers the following benefits:
    How to Apply & Program Information:
    MLEF Program applications are due by January 23, 2023, at 11:59 EST.

NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.

Key Points: 
  • NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.
  • Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
  • This program offers unique research opportunities for highly-talented U.S. and non-U.S. scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects with top scientists at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters or at a NASA-affiliated research institute.
  • After the first year as a postdoctoral fellow, scientists interested in management may apply to the postdoctoral management program at NASA Headquarters.

Applications now open for 2023-24 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Applications are open now for the 2023-2024 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship.

Key Points: 
  • Applications are open now for the 2023-2024 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship.
  • Einstein Fellows bring their extensive classroom knowledge and experience to their host offices to inform federal STEM education efforts.
  • Program applications must be submitted by November 18, 2022, at 8 p.m. EST through the online application system.
  • The Einstein Fellowship program is administered by DOEOffice of Science and coordinated by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

ORAU Launches New App With a Variety of Resources Available, Including Hundreds of STEM Internships, Fellowships and Research Opportunities

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

ORAU unveiled its all-new ORAU Pathfinder app , providing a wide range of resources on the go.

Key Points: 
  • ORAU unveiled its all-new ORAU Pathfinder app , providing a wide range of resources on the go.
  • The ORAU Pathfinder app also provides a platform to remain engaged, connected and informed during the ORAU experiencefrom application, to offer, through the appointment and even as an ORAU alum.
  • The ORAU Pathfinder mobile app helps those interested stay engaged, connected and informed during their experience at ORAU and beyond, and the app can be used to search and apply for opportunities, learn about exclusive ORAU events, manage applications, accept offers, access a variety of STEM career resources and more!
  • Visit ORAU Pathfinder app for more information and to download the app today!

NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.

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Monday, May 2, 2022

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.

Key Points: 
  • NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA's mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration.
  • Learn more or apply for fellowships in the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
  • This program offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented U.S. and non-U.S. scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects with top scientists at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters or at a NASA-affiliated research institute.
  • After the first year as a postdoctoral fellow, scientists interested in management may apply to the postdoctoral management program at NASA Headquarters.