Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Since 1950, students and faculty of Texas A&M University and its branch campuses have benefited from membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance national priorities in science, education, security, and health. Through specialized teams of experts, unique laboratory capabilities, and a consortium of more than 145 major colleges and universities, ORAU works with federal, state, local, and commercial organizations to advance national priorities and serve the public interest by integrating academic, government and scientific resources globally.

ORAU operates the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), a Department of Energy (DOE) asset that is dedicated to enabling critical scientific research and health initiatives of the department and its laboratory system by providing world class expertise in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce development; scientific and technical reviews; and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination. ORISE collects, manages and analyzes health data on current and former workers; conducts epidemiological studies and health surveillance; and provides technical assistance in the protection of human subjects. ORISE works closely with DOE to administer its Human Subjects Protection Program, which ensures the rights and protection of human research participants in all research funded by DOE, conducted at DOE institutions, or performed by DOE employees or their contractors. ORISE supports DOE Institutional Review Boards for oversight of research activities and in keeping the public informed on the types of research DOE commissions.

The Research and University Partnerships Office at ORAU actively works with our research staff, subject matter experts, and member universities to connect expertise with government and private sector organizations to create mutually-beneficial partnerships for innovation in scientific research and education. Through the university consortium and strategic partnerships, ORAU brings together university faculty and students to collaborate with ORAU experts on major scientific initiatives that strengthen America’s leading edge in science and technology.

For more information about ORAU and its programs, visit www.orau.org or contact:

Jack Baldauf
Vice President for Research
ORAU Councilor for Texas A&M University
(979) 845-8585