

#OAKRIDGE FEDERAL FACILITY AGREEMENT COPY EM PROFESSIONAL#
I appreciated all the opportunities for professional development and enjoyed being in a field that I am passionate about. The practical experience gained during my time at CDC has been invaluable. I learned from experts in different fields, and I networked and found mentors across CDC. The ORISE program provided me the opportunity to have an impact through public health work. I deeply admire my colleagues’ brilliance and commitment to their work supporting adolescents and school communities, and have learned much from their resilience and creativity during this time. Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented countless challenges for those working in and with schools. My favorite part is, without question, the people. Their assignments are sponsored by the CDC Research Participation Programs, administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, which is managed by ORAU for the U.S. ORISE focuses on scientific initiatives including educating the next generation of scientists.Īlthough Suad, Sausan and Alia El Burai Félix are conducting research in different sectors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the sisters all share a passion for improving public health standards. The program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) under an agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Participants will have access to unique research and training opportunities, top scientists and engineers, and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. These research experiences complement the educational nature of the programs and make participants aware of potential STEM employment opportunities at the sponsoring agency. With the support of an assigned mentor, participants have authentic research experiences at state-of the-art facilities. The ORISE Research Participation Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an educational and training program designed to provide college students, recent graduates, and university faculty opportunities to connect with the unique resources of the CDC.
