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University/DOE Laboratory Cooperative programs administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities: FY 1986 annual report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6721688
Programs encouraging interaction between universities and federal laboratories have been administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) since 1946. ORAU's university/laboratory research programs have been expanded to include undergraduate students, graduate students, and postgraduates in a variety of activities designed to initiate and continue collaboration with DOE laboratory staff. Over the years, roughly 1540 faculty members, 2575 undergraduates, and 480 graduate students have been able to visit DOE laboratories for prolonged periods through ORAU's programs. The Postgraduate Research Training program, initiated in 1981, has supported 46 postgraduate research appointment at DOE laboratories for up to two years. Faculty members and graduate students have used travel contracts to make short visits to these research centers. Scientists and engineers from DOE facilities have also made visits to college and university campuses to present seminars and workshops.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76OR00033
OSTI ID:
6721688
Report Number(s):
DOE/OR/00033-T279; ON: DE87006204
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English