ORS News2Use Archives

The ORS News2Use newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Research Services (ORS), providing pertinent information and updates about ORS services to the NIH community.
Winter 2021

NIH Will Enforce Real ID Act Starting in October 2021

 As of the publication of this article on February 22, the REAL ID enforcement at NIH is 220 days away.

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Using NIH SmartBenefits on iPhone and Apple Watch

Metro riders can now add a SmarTrip card to iPhone and Apple Watch and simply hold their device near the card reader to pay anywhere SmarTrip is accepted

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Legacy Chemical Storage

Focus in the workplace has shifted to employee safety and increase attention to strong public health measures. It is critical not to lose sight of other common laboratory risks.

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I AM ORS Winter 2021

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission. In this section - I AM ORS, we showcase the exceptional employees behind these vital programs.

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Why Do NIH Deer Wear Ear Tags?

The White-Tailed Deer on the NIH Bethesda Campus are part of a wildlife research study done at the NIH through the Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR).

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Updated Policy for Storage of Radioactive Material in Unrestricted Areas

The Division of Radiation Safety (DRS) is implementing an updated policy for storing radioactive material in unrestricted areas (corridors, unposted labs equipment rooms, etc.)

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EndNote 20 Now Available from the NIH Library

EndNote is a reference management tool that can help you save time, stay organized, collaborate with colleagues, and ultimately, get published.

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Changes to Existing Immigration Regulations

Since January 2017, there have been hundreds of changes to existing immigration regulations along with dozens of Executive Orders.

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Fire Marshal Website Improvements

The Division of the Fire Marshal (DFM) has improved its services to customers by expanding and updating its web site.

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Common Mailing Mistakes with State Abbreviations

Using the wrong state abbreviation can cause major delay in the delivery of your important correspondence, which can then result in missed deadlines and lost research opportunities.

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Radiation Safety Clarifies its Exempt Radioactive Material Policy

This new DRS policy will eliminate inconsistency with tracking exempt quantity radioactive materials as part of a laboratory's official inventory.

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