Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Delivering Agile Mission Solutions for DOE to Strengthen and Secure America: An Impact Report, 1992-2013

147, [5] pages. Illustrations (many in color). Select Acronyms. Timelines. This retrospective report illustrated 20 years of positive impact that ORISE has has on DOE's mission accomplishment and support of the national agenda. An introductory section provides historical context and demonstrates the early foundations of and need for ORISE. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a Department of Energy institute that facilitates a variety of scientific initiatives by placing students and scholars in organizations seeking interim expertise. ORISE, one of the nation's largest hiring agencies for scientists, is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and focuses on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies, support national security and emergency preparedness, and educate the next generation of scientists. ORISE is managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Elements of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) asset now known as Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) were originally conceived by University of Tennessee physics professor Dr. William G. Pollard to cultivate a peacetime purpose for the nuclear science generated by the Manhattan Project. This vision became a reality on Oct. 17, 1946 when the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies (ORINS) received a charter of incorporation from the state of Tennessee. Although the name later changed to Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), the organization's mission generally remained the same as the programs it managed evolved over time.In 1992, DOE consolidated many of these legacy programs into what became known as ORISE. DOE selected ORAU to manage the initial ORISE contract and ORAU is honored to have continuously served DOE and the DOE national laboratory system in this capacity for the past 25 years. …