97 - Interested in working within the federal government? Consider a fellowship with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

Developing your wings post-graduation can be intimidating, yet a training internship or fellowship can alleviate these worries and stimulate career growth. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a training organization funded by the U.S. Department of Energy with a mission to “shape the future of science” by offering internships and fellowships to students during their college career and up to five years following graduation. These training positions are stationed at a variety of U.S. government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Defense, and the National Institutes of Health. Opportunities through ORISE are advertised at www.zintellect.com/Catalog where specifics such as job descriptions, job locations, benefits, and length of appointment can be found. As a current ORISE fellow at the CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, I have trained in laboratory and field settings, while also being able to observe mosquito control operations. Training opportunities through ORISE are a beneficial way to gain experience and creating meaningful connections with experts in your field.