Further Together the ORAU Podcast
Join your host Michael Holtz as he discuss all things ORAU, through interviews with our experts who provide innovative scientific and technical solutions for our customers. Michael and his guests will talk about ORAU’s storied history, how we’re impacting an ever-changing world, as well as our commitment to our community.
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What is the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education?
Jim Vosburg, the director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, which is managed by ORAU for the Department of Energy, talks about his varied career, the programs ORISE offers (scientific workforce development, scientific peer review, the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site, worker health, and independent cleanup verification) and much more. This is an interesting conversation not to be missed!
The past, present and future of research at ORAU
Dr. Eric Abelquist, executive vice president and chief research officer, discusses ORAU's research enterprise, from our storied past to the present day, as well as future opportunities that exist between our University Consortium members and our subject matter experts.
Why is K-12 STEM education so important and how can the community help?
Nice Murphy, ORAU K-12 education group manager, discusses the importance of educating students at a young age and how it correlates with building up the nation’s scientific workforce. She also talks about the value of partnering with businesses and community organizations to ensure STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education reaches as many young people as possible.
How do we find 'purple squirrels?'
Amanda Hurley, ORAU project manager, recruiter and subject matter expert for recruiting trends and technology, shares her background in marketing and recruiting, gives a great tip on using LinkedIn for finding your next job, and describes how she hunts “purple squirrels,” people with the right skills for difficult-to-fill positions.
What is nuclear safety culture?
Jeffrey R. Miller, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, senior scientists and head of ORAU’s Center for Safety Studies, talks about the subtle but important difference between nuclear safety culture and safety culture. He and his team have asked 30,000 people in the nuclear industry about safety culture, and Jeff talks about what they’ve learned, how he and his team help customers improve their safety culture, and the five dimensions of a strong safety culture. Our inaugural episode is packed with great information.
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