The Maryland office of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) administers research participation programs such as Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) that allow senior scientists, faculty; high school, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students and recent graduates to enhance their science education experience. Through the ORISE Program, participants engage in projects and activities at our Department of Defense (DOD) customers’ laboratories and research facilities worldwide. These programs provide a flow of qualified researchers and technical experts to participate in current research and development activities related to our DOD customers’ critical mission.