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At the Center of Excellence

Before we began collecting information for this issue, which

has a special focus on government-sponsored centers of excellence, I was certain we’d be able to identify more centers than

we already knew existed. However, I didn’t anticipate that

we’d find well more than a hundred and fifty. What we can

draw from this unexpectedly high number is that as a nation

we have strategically set up and preserved pockets of expertise and capability in more than a few niche areas. In addition

to the centers that fulfill a specific need, we as a nation have

established centers that offer a broad range of capabilities and

expertise. These larger centers house experts that come from

a wide array of science and engineering fields. These experts

can be drawn upon or brought together to provide multidisciplinary approaches to large projects, solve complex

problems and further our knowledge in a broad spectrum

of key areas of science and technology.

The intent of this issue is to provide a comprehensive

resource summarizing what many of the centers of excellence

our nation have to offer. The impetus behind this summary

is that it is likely very few people are familiar with all of the

centers presented herein, and thus by highlighting them we

may be able to not only foster an appreciation of the expertise

spread throughout the country, but may also be able to

encourage collaboration with these centers of excellence.

While we focused on gathering information on centers

pertinent to the scope of AMMTIAC (i.e., materials, manufacturing, and testing) we felt it was important to also

include other centers in order to establish a nearly comprehensive resource. A rather unfortunate consequence of the

constraints of printed publications is that our page count is

limited and we could not fit descriptions of all of the centers

in the print version. Instead of ignoring those centers that

didn’t make the cut, we’ve posted the full version of this issue

on our website. If you’re interested, you can download it for

free here: http://ammtiac.alionscience.com/pdf/AQV3N1.pdf

The other advantage the electronic version has to offer is that

if you are interested in more information on a particular

center, you can simply click on the link near the summary of

that center.

While I mentioned that our goal was to be comprehensive,

it is quite possible that we may not have included every

government-sponsored center of excellence that is currently

active. If you notice that one is missing, please feel free to

contact me directly, and we’ll make our best effort to update

the electronic version of this publication. It is my sincere

hope that this issue will prove to be a useful reference.

Ben Craig

Editor

Acknowledgement: A special thanks to the AMMTIAC team of

Caron Dibert, Brett Ingold, Christopher Fink and Owen Conniff

for their work collecting the information contained in this issue.

Why is the other side of this publication upside down? We are presenting two full issues of the AMMTIAC Quarterly combined

into one. So when you reach the middle of the publication, close it, flip it on the vertical axis, and finally rotate it 180 degrees to

read the other issue, unless of course, you already have.
Department of Defense (DoD)

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The National Center for Defense

Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM)

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) serves as a

national resource to identify and implement manufacturing and

machining methods that reduce cost and lead times for all

branches of the US military and its industrial supply base.

This is achieved through collaboration with NCDMM Alliance

Partners who are technology leaders from US based and owned

government, industrial and academic organizations. The

NCDMM then transfers these advanced solutions to the

DoD, the DoD industrial supply chain and US manufacturers

through training, seminars and technical publications. The

NCDMM also provides manufacturing and machining technology support for small shops, which enables these organizations

to successfully participate in the DoD procurement process.

http://www.ncdmm.org/

Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization Joint

Center of Excellence

The Joint Impovised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

(JIEDDO) Joint Center of Excellence facilitates individual,

collective and unit training; validates and propagates IED

defeat TTPs and lessons learned; facilitates development,

fielding, and testing of new equipment and concepts in order

to enable joint forces to proactively defeat the IED threat.

https://www.jieddo.dod.mil/

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Defense Logistics Information Service

The Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) is dedicated to providing worldwide logistics support throughout the

DoD. DLIS provides interoperable, integrated, quality logistics data and enterprise IT solutions for joint warfighters,

the military services, the DoD, other federal agencies and

international partners in order to optimize the effectiveness

and efficiency of the DoD supply chain. DLIS participates

widely in establishing best practices and setting standards for

global logistics business processes and data. The primary

focus of the agency is to support the warfighter in time of war

and in peace and to provide relief efforts during times of

national emergency. http://www.dlis.dla.mil/

Defense Energy Support Center

The Defense Energy Support Center’s mission is to provide the

DoD and other government agencies with comprehensive

energy solutions in the most effective and economical manner

possible. These solutions include contracting support and

management of all petroleum-based fuels, additives and other

energy products and services including jet fuels, distillates,

missile fuels, chemicals, gases, gasoline, diesel fuels, heating

fuels, natural gas, coal, and electricity. DESC also continues to

manage utilities privatization and other installation energy

conservation efforts. The center offers a large array of energy

related needs for the federal government and facilitates the

cycle of storage and deployment of fuels and other energy

sources. http://www.desc.dla.mil/

DEFENSE TECHNICAL

INFORMATION CENTER

Unexploded Ordnance Center of Excellence

The Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Center of Excellence

serves as the central coordination point for UXO Research

Development Testing & Engineering (RDT&E) within DoD,

the Department of Homeland Security, state and local government agencies, and the law enforcement community. The

center has established and currently maintains a central

repository for information related to DoD’s UXO program.

The center also provides visibility of UXO activities to senior

DoD officials in order to ensure DoD UXO policy objectives

and capability requirements are met while avoiding duplication of effort. http://uxocoe.dtic.mil/

US AIR FORCE

Acquisition Center of Excellence (ACE)

The primary mission of the Air Force acquisition system is to

rapidly deliver to the warfighters affordable, sustainable

capability that meets their expectations. The five pillars of

Agile Acquisition are:

1. Collaborative Requirements

2. Technology Transition

3. Seamless Verification

4. Robust Systems Engineering

5. Expectations Management

The ACE accomplishes four major functions to implement

Agile Acquisition:

1. Support acquisition and sustainment programs in imple- For information on the 19 DoD Information Analysis Centers,

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menting the SAE’s Agile Acquisition agenda, focusing on

the five pillars of Agile Acquisition.

2. Provide specific acquisition help/advice/assistance as a “trusted agent” to the program execution leadership (MDA, SAE,

Program Executive Office (PEO), and Center Commander).

3.Drive innovation and streamlined acquisition processes

through the identification of execution process problems,

the elimination of non-value added steps, and the redesign

of processes to enhance the delivery of capabilities to the

warfighter.

4.Work as a force multiplier to program teams and the acquisition workforce to ensure the quality and timeliness of

acquisition and sustainment products to the warfighter.

https://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/organizations/ace/

Spacecraft Component Technology Center of Excellence

The center’s mission is to invent, develop, and transition

innovative space power, controls, and structures technology to

make spacecraft more affordable and capable, to enable innovative space system architectures, and to enable future military

space missions. The core competencies of the center include

space power generation, space structures, launch vehicle

vibro-acoustics, active control systems, and mechanism design

and analysis. http://www.kirtland.af.mil/library/factsheets/

factsheet.asp?id=7935

Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL)

mission is to lead the discovery, development

and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for America’s aerospace forces. It is a

full-spectrum laboratory responsible for planning and executing

the Air Force’s science and technology program. AFRL leads a

worldwide government, industry and academia partnership in

the discovery, development and delivery of a wide range of

revolutionary technology. The laboratory provides leading-edge

warfighting capabilities keeping our air, space and cyberspace

forces the world’s best. http://www.wpafb.af.mil/AFRL/

Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment

The Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment

provides Air Force leaders with the comprehensive expertise and

professional services necessary to protect, preserve, restore,

develop and sustain the nation’s environmental and installation

resources. The center’s multibillion dollar contracting capacity

covers the entire range of environmental and construction

management services. http://www.afcee.brooks.af.mil/

Nuclear Weapons Center

The Air Force’s Nuclear Center of Excellence,

the Nuclear Weapons Center (NWC), is chartered with the mission to ensure safe, secure, and

reliable nuclear weapon systems to support the

National Command Structure and the Air Force warfighter. The

vision of the NWC is to be the Air Force’s Center of Excellence

for all nuclear weapon systems activities. http://www.

kirtland.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=5827

Center of Excellence for Computational Simulation

Two research and development groups comprise the Center of

Excellence for Computational Simulation: the basic research

group focuses on numerical methods for fundamental fluid

physics, aeroelasticity, and electromagnetics, while the applied

research group focuses on the practical implementation and

application of multidisciplinary computational techniques.

Together, their mission is to create and guide computation-based

design and analysis methods. The center’s goal is to provide

highly efficient, accurate and affordable techniques to support

the needs of their customers - from vehicle designers to war

fighters. http://www.va.afrl.af.mil/coe/comp/comp_index.html

Control Sciences Center of Excellence

AFRL’s Control Sciences Center of Excellence conceives, plans,

and conducts Air Force basic research, exploratory development

and demonstrations to advance control technology for the 21st

Century. The center aggressively develops and transitions

advanced air and space vehicle control technology to industry

and the warfighter to improve total weapon system lethality,

survivability, agility, performance, and affordability.

Furthermore, the center conducts control design and analysis to

develop adaptive and cooperative control for the advancement

of future Air Force aerospace vehicles. http://www.va.afrl.

af.mil/coe/control/controls_index.html

Multi-Disciplinary Technologies Center of Excellence

The mission of the center is to lead the development of innovative multidisciplinary design and analysis technologies, methodologies, and processes that enable revolutionary aerospace vehicle

capabilities for the warfighter. The center covers several areas of

expertise including multidisciplinary methods for design and

analysis, design processes, uncertainty in nonlinear interactions,

innovative A/V concepts, aeroelasticity, reduced order modeling,

cost modeling, and optimization. http://www.va.afrl.af.mil/coe/

mdt/mdt_index.html

Space-Based Infrared Technologies Center of Excellence

The AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate combined three of its

most important mission technologies into one Infrared (IR)

Technologies Center of Excellence. Consisting of a cluster of

related technologies recognized as having both technical excellence and importance to the directorate’s mission, this CoE was

created to nurture and mature these critical technologies,

including backgrounds for space-based IR sensors, strategic IR

focal plane detector arrays, and space-based cryogenic coolers.

The vision of this CoE is to enable effective and affordable

space-based surveillance of space that directly supports one

of the directorate’s two principal thrusts of space surveillance

and protection. http://www.kirtland.af.mil/library/factsheets/

factsheet.asp?id=7933
NAVY

Institute for Manufacturing and

Sustainment Technologies

The Institute for Manufacturing

and Sustainment Technologies

(iMAST) is one of nine US Navy

Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) centers of excellence.

Established in 1995, the center develops and transfers new manufacturing processes and equipment for industry, academia, other

Navy acquisition, and in-service use. The mission of the center is

to develop technology and business practices to support theindustrial sector and to address challenges that face advanced weapon

systems. The center has areas of expertise that include mechanical

drive transmission technologies, laser processing technologies,

materials processing technologies, advanced composites, repair

technologies, manufacturing systems, and complex systems monitoring. http://www.arl.psu.edu/capabilities/mm_imast.html

Energetics Manufacturing Technology Center

The Energetics Manufacturing Technology Center (EMTC),

established in 1994 by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)

ManTech Program, is Navy-operated and located at the Naval Sea

Systems Command’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head

Division, Indian Head, MD. The center does not own or operate

any facilities and equipment but is essentially a virtual enterprise

that involves government, industry, and academia in identifying

requirements and executing projects. Their objectives are to identify weapon system and manufacturing base needs, to develop and

demonstrate the required manufacturing process technology solutions, and finally to transition and implement successful results.

http://www.ih.navy.mil/Directorates/cao/emtc/index.asp

Electro-Optics Center

The Electro-Optics Center was established in 1999 by ONR.

The mission of the center is to support the development of

electro-optic materials, components, and systems in order to

advance the electro-optic (EO) science and technology available

to the warfighter. The center focuses on several technology areas

including: EO materials design and process technology, sensor

technology, reliability and failure analysis, laser technology, and

fiber optics and photonics. http://www.electro-optics.org/

Navy Metalworking Center

The Navy Metalworking Center

(NMC) is one of the nine US Navy

ManTech centers of excellence.

NMC is the national resource for the development and transition

of advanced metalworking and manufacturing technologies, materials and related processes. Established in 1988 to address Navy and

DoD metalworking needs, NMC works in partnership with government, industry, weapon system prime contractors, and program

offices to develop and apply innovative technologies. NMC drives

new technologies from research and development to naval weapon

systems application with two objectives: to implement new technologies that will improve weapon system performance and to

develop new production means for weapon system prime contractors and suppliers in order to lower the production cost of naval

weapon systems. For 18 years, NMC has supported the US Navy

with affordable new metalworking technologies and capabilities

that have responded to increasingly stringent requirements for

greater agility, survivability and lethality. www.nmc.ctc.com.

Navy Joining Center

The Navy Joining Center (NJC) is one of the nine US Navy

ManTech centers of excellence. Established in 1993, the center’s

mission is to enhance life-cycle affordability and mission capability of critical Navy weapons systems through the implementation

of materials joining technology. The NJC develops, deploys, and

disseminates emerging materials joining technologies to benefit

the US Navy and industry. NJC’s projects reduce the risks associated with innovation while providing significant improvements

in the performance, quality, productivity, life-cycle cost, and

availability of Navy systems. The NJC also performs rapid

response projects to address requirements that demand immediate solutions. http://www.ewi.org/njc/

Electronics Manufacturing Center

of Excellence

The Electronics Manufacturing Productivity Facility (EMPF) is one of the nine

US Navy ManTech centers of excellence.

Established in 1984 to aid the electronics industry in improving

electronics manufacturing processes required in the manufacture of

military systems, the EMPF operates today as a national electronics

manufacturing center of excellence deriving its resources from partners in industry, university and government led by the American

Competitiveness Institute (ACI). The EMPF serves as a corporate

residence of expertise in electronics manufacturing. The EMPF’s

principal goals are to: improve responsiveness to the needs of DoD

electronics systems; ensure that deliverables make a significant

impact in the electronics manufacturing industry; facilitate the

development and transition of technology to the factory floor; and

expand the customer base to a national level. http://www.empf.org/

Composites Manufacturing Technology Center

The Composites Manufacturing Technology Center (CMTC) is

one of the nine centers of excellence that serve as technology

resources to Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Navy

ManTech Program.The CMTC develops improved manufacturing

processes for composite materials and facilitates technology transfer

for the resolution of manufacturing and repair issues identified and

prioritized by the Navy’s Program Executive Offices, other DoD

services, and industry. The developed technologies have application

to modern DoD aircraft, surface ships, submarines, land vehicles,

and associated weapons and missiles. http://cmtc.scra.org/

Center for Corrosion Science & Engineering

The Center for Corrosion Science & Engineering (CCorrSE) conducts broad scientific and engineering programs to understand and

reducetheeffects of the marineenvironment on Naval systems.The

Environmental Fracture and Failure Analysis Section is concerned

with environmentally enhanced mechanical failure of a wide range

of Navy systems and components. The section maintains a wide

variety of expertise for the analysis of corrosion fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and environmentally assisted fracture. The

Corrosion Science Section aims to increase our understanding of

corrosion mechanisms through the study of passive films and

their breakdown. Additional investigations of surface properties,

chlorides, and metal oxides provide a theoretical understanding

of corrosion and develop the foundation for corrosion control

systems. http://chemistry.nrl.navy.mil/6130/

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Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence

The Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence (BMPCOE) was established in 1993 and is a national resource providing Best Practices, Systems Engineering, and Web Technologies

that enable defense and commercial customers to operate at a

higher level of efficiency and effectiveness. The BMPCOE helps

businesses identify, research, and promote exceptional manufacturing practices. BMPCOE’s core competencies are:

• Surveys: BMPs areidentified through a unique, on-site process

based on organizations’ voluntary sharing of information.

• Systems Engineering:The Program Manager’s Workstation is

an electronic suite of tools designed to provide timely acquisition and engineering information so users can make

informed decisions.

• Web Technologies: The proven fifth-generation Collaborative Work Environment adapts to organizational processes

and culture and can be tailored to users’ needs and functions.

http://www.bmpcoe.org/

The Center for Naval Shipbuilding

Technology

The Center for Naval Shipbuilding

Technology (CNST) is a Navy ManTech

Center of Excellence, chartered to develop advanced manufacturing technologies and deploy them in US shipyards. CNST’s primary goal is to fund projects that drive shipyard improvements

and ultimately reduce the cost and time required to build and

repair Navy ships. CNST works closely with the Navy’s acquisition community and the shipbuilding industry to identify manufacturing technology issues that negatively impact shipyard efficiency, both with respect to cost and time. Through an efficient

and effective process the center solicits, selects, and awards projects

to address these critical costly issues. These projects are focused on

improving major ship construction and repair processes, such as

predicting and reducing weld distortion, developing more efficient

structural fabrication product lines, streamlining outfitting operations, and eliminating inefficiencies in training, material inspections and supply chain procedures. http://www.cnst.us/

System of Systems Engineering Center of Excellence

The System of Systems Engineering Center of Excellence

(SoSECE) is an internationally recognized, independent, and

unbiased resource and focal point for the advancement and application of SoS research and practice. SoSECE’s mission is to: lead,

advocate, and practice the SoS discipline; develop and apply SoS

practices; and educate SoS practitioners. SoSECE is committed

to expanding SoS theory and methods by establishing partnerships with government, industry, and academia to develop and

apply state-of-the-art SoS practices. http://www.sosece.org/

US Naval Research Laboratory

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) operates as the Navy’s full-spectrum corporate

laboratory, conducting a broadly based multidisciplinary program of scientific research and

advanced technological development directed toward maritime

applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and

related technologies. In fulfillment of this mission, NRL:

• Initiates and conducts broad scientific research of a basic

and long-range nature in scientific areas of interest to the

Navy.

• Conducts exploratory and advanced technological development deriving from or appropriate to the scientific program

areas.

• Within areas of technological expertise, develops prototype

systems applicable to specific projects.

• Assumes responsibility as the Navy’s principal R&D

activity in areas of unique professional competence upon

designation from appropriate Navy or DoD authority.

• Performs scientific research and development for other

Navy activities and, where specifically qualified, for other

agencies of the DoD and, in defense-related efforts, for

other government agencies.

• Serves as the lead Navy activity for space technology and

space systems development and support.

• Serves as the lead Navy activity for mapping, charting, and

geodesy (MC&G) research and development for the

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

http://www.nrl.navy.mil/

Center of Excellence in Undersea

Technology

The Center of Excellence in

Undersea Technology (COEUT),

which was established in 2006,

performs basic and applied research in various undersea technology areas including distributed network systems for ocean and sea

floor monitoring, ocean sensors and instrumentation, distributed

sensor systems, autonomous and remotely operated underwater

vehicles, and underwater communication, detection, and classification systems. The center focuses on the design, development,

testing, and implementation of these technologies to support

both military and civilian applications. http://www.coeut.org/

Center for Earned Value Management

The Center for Earned Value Management

(CEVM) functions as the Navy’s central point

of contact and authority for all matters

concerning implementation of EVM on Navy

acquisition programs. The center was created to implement EVM

practices more effectively and consistently across all Navy acquisition programs that meet or exceed application thresholds. This

provides insight into and early warning of potential problem areas

so that timely corrective action can be taken. CEVM is tasked

with acquisition planning, program support, oversight, and training. http://acquisition.navy.mil/acquisition_one_source/cevm/

navy_s_center_for_earned_value_management_cevm

Naval Surface Warfare Center

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) is part of an elite

team of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) activities that

serve the fleet. NAVSEA is the Navy’s central activity for designing, engineering, integrating, building, and procuring US Naval

ships and shipboard weapon and combat systems. NSWC’s role is

to provide the right technology, the right capabilities, and the

specialized research and development facilities to support all

aspects of surface warfare. Operating across its six divisions –

Indian Head, Dahlgren and Port Hueneme ensure technologically advanced weapon systems and weapon system safety, Carderock

concentrates on new ship systems and platform safety, and Corona

conducts critical analysis of fleet readiness and combat systems

performance; Crane, Carderock and Port Hueneme satisfy the

life-cycle engineering, logistics and maintenance needs of the
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fleet – NSWC provides the Navy with the cross-fertilization it

needs to bring the right technology, the right capabilities, and the

specialized research and development facilities needed for all

aspects of surface warfare. http://www.nswcdc.navy.mil/

Naval Undersea Warfare Center

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is the Navy’s fullspectrum research, development, test and evaluation,

engineering and fleet support center for submarines, autonomous

underwater systems, and offensive and defensive weapons systems

associated with undersea warfare. There are two major divisions of

this Warfare Center – Division Newport located in Newport,

Rhode Island, and Division Keyport located in Keyport,

Washington. The Warfare Center seeks to provide its customers

with the highest quality technologies, products, and services at the

best value to ensure the nation’s continuing superiority in undersea warfare. Along with our excellence in technical programs,

NUWC has continued the tradition that began with its predecessor organizations – demonstrating exceptionally superior performance in the areas of technical management, planning, business

management, and human resources. http://www.nuwc.navy.mil/

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

(SPAWARSYSCOM) is the Navy’s premier Command,

Control, Communications, and Computers, Intelligence,

Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Command for

acquisition and life-cycle management of communications

and warfare systems. SPAWARSYSCOM’s mission is to invent,

acquire, develop, deliver, and support integrated & interoperable C4ISR, business IT, and space capabilities in the

interest of national defense. http://spawar.navy.mil/

Naval Packaging, Handling, Storage and

Transportation Center

The Naval Packaging, Handling, Storage and

Transportation (PHST) Center is recognized as

the Navy’s center of excellence for all ordnance

PHST. The center was established in 1950 as the Naval Weapons

Handling Lab at Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) Earle in

Leonardo, NJ. It was renamed the Naval Weapons Handling

Center and moved to Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle in

1988 and subsequently re-designated the Naval PHST Center in

1991. Currently the center is a detachment of NSWC Indian

Head, but is widely recognized as the Naval PHST Center. The

center sets requirements for PHST equipment and develops a

comprehensive approach to address that need. The PHST Center

partners with government, industry, weapons systems prime contractors and program offices to ensure that all ordnance PHST

equipment developed meets technical, logistics and safety requirements. The PHST Center has the capability to design and test

ordnance containers and handling equipment. The center performs onsite testing of PHST equipment to federal, international,

commercial, Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) or special

customer specifications. As the NAVSEA Technical Authority

Warrant holder for Ordnance PHST, the center certifies ordnance

containers and handling equipment for fleet use, certifies

packaged ordnance for public shipment, integrates ordnance

PHST with new ship designs, and pursues new technologies,

such as blast mitigating packaging materials to improve ordnance supply logistics and joint service interoperability.

http://www.ih.navy.mil/Departments/phst/index.asp.

US ARMY

Flexible Display Center

The Flexible Display

Center is focused on

advancing the state-ofthe-art in full-color flexible display technology while supporting the development of a vibrant flexible display industry

by contributing to and accelerating development of human

capital, tools, facilities, and intellectual property. The center

develops and supplies integrated full-color flexible display

prototypes and technology demonstrators to the Army. The

center also supports large area process and tool development.

http://flexdisplay.asu.edu/

Army Center of Excellence in Battlefield Capability

Enhancement

The Army Research Office established the Center of

Excellence in Battlefield Capability Enhancement in 2004.

The center focuses on the synthesis, analysis, and characterization of shear thickening fluid/fabric composites which can be

used for the development of flexible body armor for the

soldier. http://www.tuskegee.edu/Global/story.asp?S=5271180

Aviation and Missile Research, Development

& Engineering Center

The US Army Aviation and Missile Research,

Development and Engineering Center

(AMRDEC) is located at Redstone Arsenal,

AL; it conducts exploratory and advanced development

research and also provides one-stop life cycle engineering

support for aviation and missile weapons systems and

unmanned aerial and ground vehicle platforms. AMRDEC is

organized as a center under the Army Materiel Command’s

(AMCOM) Research, Development and Engineering

Command (RDECOM). Numerous DoD and other federal

agencies, as well as academia, corporate, and industrial

researchers and developers, seek the center’s science and technology expertise that is characterized by its vast resources of

talented and technically proficient personnel and its unique

test bed capabilities. http://www.redstone.army.mil/amrdec/

Tank Automotive Research, Development

and Engineering Center

The US Army Tank Automotive Research,

Development and Engineering Center

(TARDEC), located in Warren, MI, is the

nation’s laboratory for advanced military automotive technology.

TARDEC’s mission is to research, develop, engineer, leverage,

and integrate advanced technology into ground systems and

support equipment throughout the life cycle. TARDEC’s 1,100

researchers and engineers develop and maintain vehicles for all

US armed forces, many federal agencies and more than 60 foreign countries. ARDEC pushes the state-of-the-art in ground

vehicle survivability, mobility, intelligent systems, and maneuver

support and sustainment. TARDEC leads several Army Future

Combat Systems science and technology efforts to ensure that

the US fields robust equipment that meets aggressive cost,

schedule, and performance standards. http://tardec.army.mil/
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Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

The US Army Armament Research, Development and

Engineering Center (ARDEC) in Picatinny, NJ, is the Army’s

principle researcher, developer, and sustainer of current and

future armament and munitions systems. ARDEC plays a

key part in Army transformation with its involvement in the

development of the Soldier and Future Combat Systems and

continued efforts in the development of advanced weapons that

exploit technologies like high-power microwaves, high-energy

lasers and nanotechnology. ARDEC’s overall mission is to

improve already fielded items, develop new ones, maintain a

strong armament technology base in government, industry, and

academia and provide technical support to the soldier in the

field. In this way, the center achieves its vision of “providing

America advanced armaments for peace and war.”

http://www.pica.army.mil/PicatinnyPublic/organizations/

ardec/index.asp

Communications-Electronics Research, Development and

Engineering Center

The US Army Communications-Electronics Research,

Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), located at

Fort Monmouth, NJ, is the Army’s information technologies

and integrated systems center. CERDEC’s mission is to develop

and integrate Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)

technologies that enable information dominance and decisive

lethality for the networked Warfighter. CERDEC’s vision is to

be the DoD leader in C4ISR systems engineering and technology development. CERDEC’s Command and Control

Directorate, Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate,

Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, and Space and

Terrestrial Communications Directorate conduct vigorous

research and development programs, linking various technology

producers including industry, academia, and the foreign

sector as well as other government agencies and services.

http://www.cerdec.army.mil/

RDECOM Acquisition Center

The RDECOM Acquistion Center (AC), headquartered at

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, provides innovative acquisition

and contracting support to US Army RDECOM elements and

a broad, diverse customer base to equip the soldier with the

latest technology, goods and services on time and at a reasonable

cost. With geographically dispersed contracting offices, RDECOM AC provides sustained expertise in all areas of contracting

including research, development and engineering; production;

systems and system support; foreign military sales; grants and

other transactions. http://www.rdecom-ac.army.mil/

Army Materiel Systems

Analysis Activity

The US Army Materiel Systems

Analysis Activity (AMSAA) at

Aberdeen Proving Ground,

MD, is the Army’s center for systems analysis. Part of the Army

Materiel Command’s RDECOM, AMSAA’s mission is to

conduct responsive and effective materiel and logistics systems

analyses to support decision making for equipping and sustaining

the US Army. AMSAA supports the Army by conducting systems

and engineering analyses to support decisions in technology,

materiel acquisitions and the designing, developing, and sustaining of Army weapon systems. http://www.amsaa.army.mil/

Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center

The US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC),

located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, is the nation’s principal research and development center for non-medical chemical

and biological defense. ECBC develops technology in the areas

of detection, protection, and decontamination and provides

support over the entire lifecycle from basic research through

technology development, engineering design, equipment

evaluation, product support, sustainment, field operations

and disposal. http://www.ecbc.army.mil/

Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center

Since 1954, the US Army Natick Soldier Research,

Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), located in

Natick, MA, has followed a simple mandate: to ensure that

American soldiers are the best fed, the best protected, and the

most highly mobile military in the world. Part of the Army’s

RDECOM, NSRDEC’s scientists, engineers and equipment

designers provide American forces with a wide range of field

feeding and life support systems, clothing, precision airdrop systems, and ballistic, chemical, and laser protection systems.

NSRDEC has created new fabrics, developed food rations to

improve soldier performance and enhanced soldier shelters for

the maximum protection. http://www.natick.army.mil/soldier/

Simulation and Training Technology Center

The US Army Simulation and Training Technology Center

(STTC) is located in Orlando, FL. STTC’s mission is to

enhance warfighter readiness through the research and development of applied simulation technologies for learning, training, testing, and mission rehearsal. An additional focus area is

providing the DoD and Department of Homeland Security

with state-of-the-art applied research and development of

simulation technologies in areas such as human, agent, and

teams in a system of systems environment. The goal of the

center is to transition its technologies to the warfighter, the

defense community, and our allies in the shortest possible

time. http://www.rdecom.army.mil/STTC/index.html

Army Research Laboratory

The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is composed of six

directorates and the US Army Research Office. ARL has primary

sites at Adelphi Laboratory Center in Adelphi, MD, Aberdeen

Proving Ground, MD, White Sands Missile Range, NM,

Research Triangle Park, NC, NASA-Langley in Hampton, VA,

and NASA-Glenn in Cleveland, OH. ARL provides applied

research in the following areas: high power components, S3I

technology, electronics and electron devices, computational and

information sciences, atmospheric sciences, high performance

computing for Army applications, robotics, electric gun technology, materials, ballistics, manufacturing science, soldier-centered

analysis and survivability/lethality analysis of Army systems,

atmospheric investigations, vehicles structures technology, and

propulsion technology. http://www.arl.army.mil/
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Joint Center for Advanced Materials Research

The Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials (JAMS)

was established in January 2004 to ensure the safe and reliable

application of composites and advanced materials to large transport commercial aircraft. The center is a joint effort of the

Center for Composite and Advanced Materials (CECAM) and

Advanced Materials for Transport Aircraft Structures

(AMTAS). The center focuses on several technology areas

including material standardization and shared databases,

bonded joints processing, structural substantiation, damage tolerance and durability, advanced material forms and processes,

cabin safety, nanotechnology for composite structures, and

life management of materials for improved aircraft maintenance practices. http://www.jams-coe.org/

FAA Air Transportation

Center of Excellence

for Aircraft Noise and

Aviation Emissions

The FAA, NASA, Transport Canada Partnership for AiR

Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction (PARTNER)

works to enhance the understanding of aviation environmental

issues and foster a quieter and cleaner environment. The center focuses on several technology areas including the effects of

aviation noise and emissions impacts, alternative fuels and

other energy technologies for aviation noise and emissions

abatement, flight procedures and technology, compatible land

use management, airport operational controls, noise and emissions measurements and health impacts, aviation atmospheric

effects, and interrelationships between noise and emissions.

http://www.partner.aero

Center of Excellence for General Aviation Research

The FAA’s Center of Excellence for General Aviation Research

(CGAR) supports the interests and needs of the general aviation

industry. The center focuses its efforts on issues pertaining

to airports and air traffic management, propulsion and fuel systems, flight training, avionics, aging aircraft, aircraft simulators,

air traffic control simulators, crashworthiness, and advanced

materials. Operated by a consortium of universities, CGAR has

access to a variety of research facilities and equipment including

wind tunnels, propulsion labs, crash towers, and test aircraft.

http://www.cgar.org/

Center of Excellence for Airport Technology

The Center of Excellence for Airport Technology (CEAT) was

founded in 1995 to focus on airport pavement issues. Since

then the center has broadened its research to include wildlife

issues, anti-icing, and lighting. The center conducts research

in areas related to airport subgrade and pavement technologies, including material characterization and modeling, nondestructive evaluation of pavements, structural behavior and

modeling, airport pavement design concepts and procedures,

and wildlife hazard mitigation. The research focuses on

moisture curling of concrete slabs for airfield applications,

fatigue and fracture behavior of airfield concrete slabs,

materials testing and permanent deformation, and fatigue

in airport pavements. http://www.coe.faa.gov/CEAT.htm

FAA Air Transportation Center of Excellence

for Airworthiness Assurance

The FAA Center of Excellence for Airworthiness Assurance

(AACE) was established in 1997 to enhance aircraft safety. The

center defines aircraft safety problems, performs research to

immediately enhance aircraft safety, conducts long-term

research to advance aircraft safety technology and meet the

future needs of the aviation community and flying public, and

transfers those solutions to industry for implementation.

AACE is structured to address all issues related to airworthiness assurance through the full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (i.e., basic research through engineering development, prototyping, and testing). It uses grant

and contract dollars to uncover revolutionary breakthroughs in

aviation safety. This unique center addresses research, education, and transfer of technology in the following areas of aviation safety: advanced materials; crashworthiness; damage tolerance for propellers; inspection, maintenance and repair;

propulsion and fuels; software and digital system safety; structural integrity and flight loads; and validation and technology

transfer. http://www.coe.faa.gov/aace

Department of Transportation (DOT)

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

www.coe.faa.gov
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FAA Air Transportation National Center of Excellence for

Research in the Intermodal Transport Environment (RITE)

The scope of the FAA Center of Excellence for Airliner Cabin

Environment Research (ACER) was expanded following a standard evaluation to address issues related to other modes of transportation. As a result of the expanded scope, the name of the

center was changed to the FAA AIr Transportation National

Center of Excellence for Research in the Intermodal Transport

Environment (RITE). Established in 2004, the center’s primary

focus was initially on civil aviation. However, the FAA determined that the research partnership could serve as a more inclusive center by diversifying the focus to include modes of transportation such as: rail, buses, ambulances, etc. The university

team members provide their industrial affiliates and the FAA

with expertise in areas such as: the development of air quality

sensors in closed environments and sensor systems to detect

potential environmental contaminants; field and laboratory

analysis of potential contaminants and the investigation of the

health effects; infectious disease transmission, pesticides, and the

development of databases with supporting architecture for documentation of contaminants and contaminant incidents.

http://www.acer-coe.org

FAA Air Transportation National Center of Excellence for

Operations Research (NEXTOR)

The National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations

Research (NEXTOR) is a government-academic-industry

alliance dedicated to the advancement of aviation research and

technology transfer. Established in 1996, the goal of this partnership has been to lead the aviation community by developing

new ideas and paradigms for aviation operations, while educating and training aviation professionals and promoting knowledge transfer among industry, government and academic leaders.

In collaboration with its industry affiliates and the FAA, high

priorities of this Center of Excellence focuses on developing an

understanding of the National Airspace System (NAS) service

providers and how users will respond to alternative systems,

operational concepts, investment strategies, and finance mechanisms. The university team holds expertise in a wide range of

technological areas, including: air traffic management and control, safety data analysis, communications, data collection, and

distribution; human factors; system performance and assessment

measures; and aviation economics. http://www.nextor.org
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Center for Biodegradable Polymer Research

The Center for Biodegradable Polymer Research (BPRC)

carries out exploratory and applied research on biodegradable

polymers. Areas of focus include biodegradable polymeric

materials, organic transformations, plastics processing,

materials characterization, biodegradation testing and biocompatibility. http://bprc.caeds.eng.uml.edu/

Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes

The Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and

Processes supports research to establish the understanding

necessary to enable liquid and supercritical carbon dioxide

(CO2) to replace aqueous and organic solvents in manufacturing and service processes. http://www.nsfstc.unc.edu/

Center for Functional Nanomaterials

The Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at the US

DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory provides state-of-theart capabilities for the fabrication and study of nanoscale materials, with an emphasis on atomic-level tailoring to achieve

desired properties and functions. The overarching scientific

theme of the CFN is the development and understanding of

nanoscale materials that address the nation’s challenges in energy security, consistent with the DOE’s mission. The CFN is one

of five DOE nanoscale science research centers (NSRCs) funded

by the Office of Science. http://www.bnl.gov/cfn

Center for Nanoscale Materials

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne

National Laboratory is part of DOE’s Nanoscale Science

Research Center program. The CNM serves as a user-based

center, providing tools and infrastructure for nanoscience

and nanotechnology research. The CNM’s mission includes

supporting basic research and the development of advanced

instrumentation that will help generate new scientific insights

and create new materials with novel properties. The challenges

the CNM faces involve fabricating and exploring novel

nanoscale materials and, ultimately, employing unique synthesis and characterization methods to control and tailor nanoscale

phenomena. The unique capabilities of Argonne’s Advanced

Photon Source (APS) play a key role. APS’s hard X-rays,

harnessed in a nanoprobe beamline, provide capabilities to

characterize extremely small structures. http://nano.anl.gov/

The Center for

Nanophase Materials

Sciences

The Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences

(CNMS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a DOE

Office of Science NSRC operating as a highly collaborative and

multidisciplinary user research facility. Research at the CNMS

focuses on understanding, designing and controlling the

dynamics, spatial chemistry, and energetics of functionality and

properties of nanoscale materials and architectures. The CNMS

is one of five DOE NSRCs that form an integrated national

user network. The central organizing concept of CNMS is to

provide unique opportunities to understand nanoscale materials, assemblies, and phenomena, by creating a set of scientific

synergies that will accelerate the process of discovery. To accomplish this, the CNMS integrates nanoscale science with three

highly synergistic national needs:

• Neutron science

• Synthesis science, or “science-driven synthesis”

• Theory, modeling and simulation

Research capabilities at CNMS include:

• Macromolecular Nanomaterials

• Catalytic Nanosystems

• Functional Hybrid Nanostructures

• Scanning Probes & Nanoscale Physics

• Electron Microscopy, Neutron and X-ray Scattering

• Nanomaterials Theory Institute

• Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials

• Nanofabrication Research Laboratory

http://www.cnms.ornl.gov/

The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies

The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) is a DOE

Office of Science NSRC operating as a national user facility

devoted to establishing the scientific principles that govern the

design, performance, and integration of nanoscale materials.

CINT is one of five NSRCs throughout the US that form an

integrated national program, affiliated with major facilities at

the DOE’s National Laboratories, to cover the diverse aspects

of nanoscience and technology. CINT provides open access

to tools and expertise needed to explore the continuum from

scientific discovery to the integration of nanostructures into the

micro- and macro-world. http://cint.lanl.gov/

Department of Energy (DOE)

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The Molecular Foundry

The Molecular Foundry is a DOE user facility charged with

providing support to nanoscience researchers in academic,

government and industrial laboratories around the world.

The Foundry provides users with instruments, techniques and

collaborators to enhance their studies of the synthesis, characterization and theory of nanoscale materials. Its six facilities

focus on both “soft” (biological and polymeric) and “hard”

(inorganic and microfabricated) nanostructured building

blocks, and their integration into complex functional assemblies. Users are invited to submit proposals requesting free

access to Foundry instruments, techniques, and skilled staff.

http://foundry.lbl.gov/

Center for Glass Research

The Center for Glass Research (CGR) advances the field of glass

science and engineering through research, education and technology exchange driven by the cooperative efforts of academia,

industry and government. The CGR research program covers

nearly every aspect of glass science and engineering, with

emphasis on fundamentals of glassmaking. Specific areas

include:

• Industrial glass melting and processing

• Properties of glass-forming melts

• Advanced glass research

• Glass surfaces and interfaces

• Modeling and predictions

• Materials for glassmaking with special interest in refractories.

http://cgr.alfred.edu/

Center for Advanced Studies in Novel Surfactants

The mission of the center for Advanced Studies in Novel

Surfactants (IUCS) is to establish structure-property relationships of surface-active molecules, including oligomeric and

polymeric surfactants as well as bio-molecules. The aim of the

center is to develop and characterize novel surfactants for

industrial applications such as coatings, dispersions, deposition, gas hydrate control, personal care products, soil decontamination, waste treatment, corrosion prevention, flotation,

and controlled chemical reactions. The research focuses on the

design and development of specialty surfactants, characterization of their solution and interfacial behavior, and identification of suitable industrial applications for these materials.

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/iucrc/

Ceramic and Composite Materials Center

The mission of the Ceramic and Composite

Materials Center (CCMC) is to develop new

interdisciplinary technologies to make the

US more competitive in ceramic science and

engineering, and to transfer these technologies to its industrial

members in order to foster the development of competitive,

reproducible ceramic and polymer/ceramic composite materials

for advanced, high-performance systems. The focus of the

center is to develop a technology base that will lead to the development of competitive, reproducible ceramic products that:

• Can be manufactured by robust, high-yield, and environmentally friendly processes

• Contain chemically and physically tailored microstructures

• Are cost efficient to manufacture

• Can be tailored to specific applications

• Are based on the best innovative science, technology, and

engineering practices.

The Center’s cooperative program research projects are integrated into five specific research areas that cover a broad spectrum of

ceramic and polymer/ceramic composite science and engineering: sol-gel synthesis and processing, powder processing, vapor

phase synthesis, structural ceramics, and electronic ceramics and

composites.

Center for Advanced Polymer and Composite Engineering

The dynamic and expanding polymer industry is one of the few

industries in which the US maintains strong leadership in an

extremely competitive global market. The Center for Advanced

Polymer and Composite Engineering (CAPCE) fosters increased

collaboration among applications researchers in industry and

fundamental researchers in universities, to enable more rapid

modernization and commercialization of new ideas. The center

addresses the need for industry-university collaboration by

building a base of research, engineering education, and technology transfer, resulting in improved industrial practice and

productivity. The research concentrates on manufacturing polymeric materials via melt, powder, and reactive liquids, and

forming from sheet and bulk materials. Interactions among

materials, part design, processing conditions, and product properties are key concerns. The program is structured according to

the four areas of emphasis: thermoplastic processing, thermoset

polymers and composite manufacturing, integral attachment

(snap-fit) design, and integrated development of composite

products and processes. http://www.capce.ohio-state.edu/

Cooperative Research Center in Coatings

The Cooperative Research Center in Coatings has a two-fold

mission, which is to be a leading academic organization that

develops relevant scientific knowledge for understanding and

expanding the technology of polymeric coatings and paints for

the benefit of its members, and to enlarge the cadre of scientists

and technologists capable of working effectively with coatings.

The center started operation in 2000. Its research thrust areas

are defined by critical problems facing the coatings industry and

coatings users and include: reduction and, ultimately, elimination of air pollution derived from coatings; cost-effective

improvement of product quality; better understanding of coating surfaces; and improved durability of coatings. The center

performs precompetitive research in seven areas of science and

engineering that are directly relevant to these thrust areas:

• Cross-linking chemistry and cross-linked film properties

• Low-solids and solventless coatings

• Testing and analysis of coating

• Surface mechanical analysis of coatings

• Adhesion of coatings, especially adhesion to plastics

• Surface and interfacial analysis and spectroscopy

• UV curable coatings.

http://www.psrc.usm.edu/NSFIUCRC/

Particulate Materials Center

Powder synthesis, dispersion, grinding, agglomeration, and

sintering are common unit operations in many particulatebased materials manufacturing industries such as protective

coatings; composites; photography; cosmetics; pharmaceuticals;

electronic, magnetic, optical, and structural applications; and
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others. Companies producing powders or manufacturing

finished particulate materials share a common need for

improved process consistency, efficiency, and reliability. The

Particulate Materials Center (PMC) was established to assist

industry in achieving this goal by research into various stages

of particulate materials manufacturing and processing, establishing educational programs for undergraduate and graduate

students, and creating knowledge-transfer opportunities for

industry. The research program seeks to improve particulatebased manufacturing by: developing new techniques for

characterizing particle behavior at all levels of manufacture,

developing computational tools for efficient process simulation

and evaluation, and implementing these methods to obtain

advanced process understanding and improved product manufacture. The seven primary PMC research thrusts are: colloidal

and interfacial chemistry, electrophoretic deposition, nanomaterials, powder mechanics, sinter systems, solution synthesis,

and spray formation. http://www.mri.psu.edu/centers/pmc

Center for Dielectric Studies

Research projects at the Center for Dielectric Studies (CDS)

aim to improve the basic understanding of the synthesis, processing, and properties of dielectric materials and the electrode

metallizations for electronic devices. These devices include:

capacitors, microwave components, hybrid microcircuits,

thermistors, packages, multichip modules, and thin-film

dielectrics. The center’s research thrust areas are: synthesis

and processing, capacitor dielectrics and reliability, microwave

dielectrics, packaging dielectrics, multilayer co-fire dielectrics,

thin film dielectrics, high temperature dielectrics, pulse

power capacitors, and dielectric resonator antennae.

http://www.mri.psu.edu/centers/cds

Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics

Electronics are a critical element in today’s vehicles, accounting

for 5-8% of the vehicle cost. Microcontroller-based engine and

transmission controllers enable automobile manufacturers to

meet fuel efficiency and pollution levels mandated by

government regulations while providing the customer with

improved driving characteristics. Safety features, such as antilock braking, airbags, and collision avoidance systems, depend

on electronics for their performance and reliability. Other

customer preference features, such as active suspension, climate

control, navigation, and entertainment, require electronics.

The electronics content of vehicles continues to increase, and

reliability of these increasingly complex systems is critical. The

Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics (CAVE) is dedicated

to working with industry in developing and implementing new

technologies for the packaging and manufacturing of electronics, with special emphasis on the cost, harsh environment, and

reliability requirements of the vehicle industry. CAVE conducts

a full spectrum of research ranging from manufacturing process

development and material characterization to reliability testing

and modeling. Areas in which the center is currently conducting research include: ball grid array packaging, lead-free manufacturing, flip-chip assembly and reliability, high temperature

electronics, connectors, assembly processes, and relating laboratory environmental testing to field life. http://cave.auburn.edu/

The Center for Precision Metrology

As manufacturing dimensional tolerances continually shrink,

the requirements for production machines and inspection

instruments to meet these demands become increasingly vital

for manufacturers to remain competitive. Integral to these

demands, precision metrology encompasses the methods of

inspection in manufacturing, the metrology of both inspection

and production machines, measurement algorithms and tolerance representation, and the integration of metrology into factory quality systems. The mission of the Center for Precision

Metrology is the furtherance of applied research and technological progress in the field of precision metrology as applied to

manufacturing problems. The CPM conducts research that

spans all dimensional-related domains of manufacturing,

including product specification, production, and quality assurance. Advances in the areas of product specification are effected by involvement with national and international standards

committees, and by direct research in computer-aided tolerancing and virtual manufacturing. In addition to machine

design, production metrology research involves the process

measurement, error measurement, error modeling, and software

correction of production machines. Algorithms, probes,

sensors, instrumentation, calibration techniques, and standards

are developed or used to handle particular metrology issues in

the area of quality assurance. http://www.cpm.uncc.edu/

Center for Lasers and Plasmas for Advanced Manufacturing

The mission of the Center for Lasers and Plasmas for Advanced

Manufacturing (LAM) is to develop a science, engineering, and

technology base for laser and plasma processing of materials,

devices, and systems. The center provides a core technology

base in lasers and plasmas, support for the creation and growth

of innovative collaborations among industry partners, and

the opportunity to enhance existing research relationships with

neighboring federal laboratories. The center conducts research

in femtosecond laser applications, laser processing of materials,

laser micro-machining and welding, thin film coatings, biomedical applications of lasers, plasma technology, optical

sensors and laser processing, carbon nanotubes and nanocomposites, advanced photolithography, and electro-optic

devices. http://www.engin.umich.edu/research/lamircuc/

Center for Repair of Buildings and Bridges with Composites

The Center for Repair of Buildings and Bridges with Composites

provides expertise and resources in the fibers, polymers, design,

and application of advanced composites. Structural retrofit work

has come to the forefront of industry practice in response to the

aging of buildings and civil infrastructure worldwide. In addition, there have been major revisions to the structural codes to

better withstand natural phenomena, such as earthquakes. These

two forces create a great need for more effective materials, methods, and techniques for structural rehabilitation. An effective

retrofit solution is one that is durable and relatively easy to design

and evaluate, while minimizing the need for specialized labor

and service disruption and lowering total costs, even when

requiring more expensive material. On this basis, advanced

composites offer a great opportunity to provide improved repair

solutions. The primary research activities of the center involve

the development of products and manufacturing methods that

use advanced composites for the rehabilitation and strengthening
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of buildings and bridges; development of installation processes

and approaches for engineering design; testing, monitoring, and

evaluation of repaired structures; standardization and

code approval of products and design protocols; and education

and technology transfer. http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/centers/rb2c/

index.html

Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center

The mission of the Berkeley Sensor &

Actuator Center (BSAC) is to develop a

science, engineering, and technology

base for microsensors, microactuators,

mechanical microstructures, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The center builds upon its

well-developed foundation of design and fabrication tools to

create to create tomorrow’s microelectromechanical systems.

The BSAC research thrusts are in several areas including

scientific fundamentals – physics and engineering at small

dimensions, materials and mechanisms for microdevices,

ultrasound and energy transduction in microstructures,

material properties, fluid flow in small channels, properties of

alloys of semiconductor materials, and new physical phenomena for sensing and/or actuating. Other research focus areas

include fabrication techniques and materials, microdevices

for sensing and actuation, and integrated microsystems.

http://www-bsac.eecs.berkeley.edu/

Membrane Applied Science and Technology

Center

Separation processes constitute a large segment

of materials processing in the chemical, petrochemical, and gas separation industries. The cost

of separation can represent as much as 80% of

total processing costs, especially for commodity chemicals. A

wide range of separation issues is of increasing concern to

the pharmaceutical, biomedical, semiconductor, and food and

beverage industries. In addition, there are exciting new applications for membranes in biosensors and MEMS devices.

Utilization of polymeric, ceramic, and metallic membranes

offers new possibilities for efficient separations with a resulting

positive impact on the user-industry’s capital, operating costs,

and energy-consumption costs. The Membrane Applied Science

and Technology (MAST) Center was established to advance the

technology of membrane separations. The center’s mission is to

conduct basic research and related developmental activities for

the use of membrane technology in separation processes, provide

timely and effective technology transfer between the center and

its sponsors, and promote education in membrane science and

technology. The center conducts research in chemically

enhanced separations, membrane structure and performance,

membrane fouling, catalytic membrane reactors, water treatment and reclamation, and applications in food and beverage,

barrier layer and container, pharmaceutical and biomedical,

smart sensors and MEMS areas. http://www.mastcenter.org/

Thermal Processing Technology Center

Thermal processing of materials is an

essential part of most manufacturing

processes. The Thermal Processing

Technology Center (TPTC) was established

to advance the technology of thermal processing of materials.

The main objectives of the center are to: conduct basic research

and related developmental activities for the use of thermal processing technology in materials processing and manufacturing,

provide timely and effective technology transfer between the

center and its industrial participants, and promote education

and training in thermal processing technology. The center

conducts research in six major areas: ferrous metals, non-ferrous

metals, ceramics, powder materials, modeling and simulation,

and sensors and controls. http://tptc.iit.edu/

Photopolymerizations Center

Photopolymerizations offer tremendous advantages over traditional thermal processing methods, including

low energy requirements, spatial and

temporal control of initiation, and

high polymerization rates. The primary mission of the

Photopolymerizations Center is to advance the fundamental

understanding of the kinetics and mechanisms of photopolymerizations. This mission is advanced through research on

photopolymerization processes and novel applications based

upon the unique set of advantages offered by photopolymerizations. These advantages have led to tremendous growth in

applications of photopolymerizations in areas such as solventfree processing, biomedical materials, and high-technology

devices. However, much of this growth is occurring without a

fundamental understanding of the underlying photochemical

processes. Hence, there is a critical need to establish an active

dialogue between academic and industrial researchers. The

objectives of the center are: to advance the fundamental

understanding of the kinetics and mechanisms of photopolymerizations; to establish a venue for active discussions and

collaborations among industrial and academic researchers; to

explore high-risk, cutting-edge research on photopolymerization processes that could lead to technological innovations; and

to promote and/or develop novel applications that exploit the

unique set of advantages offered by photopolymerizations.

http://css.engineering.uiowa.edu/~cfap/

Silicon Wafer Engineering & Defect Science Center

The mission of the center is to create a multi-university,

multi-company culture that addresses the critical non-competitive science and technology issues the international silicon materials industry requires to meet the future needs of advanced integrated circuit manufacturing. The technical work performed at

the center is divided into four task areas: bulk defects and impurities; surface defects and impurities; development of metrology

standards; and formulation of models and simulators for the

various physical phenomena. http://www.mse.ncsu.edu/siweds/

Center for Advanced

Processing and

Packaging Studies

The Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies

(CAPPS) conducts industrially relevant research directed at

developing methods and technologies for the safe production

of marketable, high-quality aseptic and refrigerated extended

shelf-life products. A number of new emerging technologies –

including continuous flow aseptic, ohmic heating, pulsed

electric field, radio frequency, high pressure, and ultra-hightemperature processing – are expected to revolutionize food
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industry practices in the 21st century. CAPPS has a broad

scope of research focused on investigating these new and novel

technologies. CAPPS supports research that provides the

knowledge to assure safety of aseptic and extended shelf-life

products, characterize emerging and commercial sterilization

and pasteurization processes, and enhance the integrity and

functionality of aseptic and extended shelf-life packaging.

http://fst.osu.edu/CAPPS/index.html

Center for Surface Engineering and Tribology

Failure resulting from the contact of solid surfaces is a critical

problem that inhibits the development of key components in

advanced engines, turbines, manufacturing processes, and

magnetic recording systems. In order to develop advanced

components for these applications, it is necessary to understand

and control basic friction, wear, and lubrication processes at the

sliding interface. Surface engineering and tribology relates to

the basic phenomena of contacting surfaces in relative motion.

The broad mission of the Center for Surface Engineering and

Tribology (CSET) is to marshal the resources and expertise of

the two universities to advance new understanding and methods that will provide new tools for developing superior products

and processes in the following industries: heavy machinery,

automotive products, railroads, lubricants, agricultural and

earth moving equipment, metal processing, electronic and

data processing, aerospace, chemicals, and coatings. The

research program encompasses six areas: gears’ bearings, seals,

coatings, lubricant fundamentals, engineered surfaces, and

manufacturing tribology. http://www.csetr.org/

Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research

The Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research (CPPR)

was established to advance understanding of how unit operations in the manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms influence critical quality attributes of pharmaceutical products, to

explore novel processing technology aimed at improving

product quality or decreasing cost, to develop and implement

improved process monitoring methods, to foster an interdisciplinary approach to pharmaceutical processing research, and to

catalyze scientific interaction between academic scientists and

their counterparts in the pharmaceutical industry. The theme of

the center’s research program is the application of physical

chemistry and materials science to better understand, at a

molecular level, the influence of processing conditions on the

quality of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Major areas of research

interest are process modeling, sterilization of disperse systems,

monitoring of powder processing, drying, and granulation

processes. http://www.cppr.purdue.edu/

Measurement and Control Engineering Center

The mission of the Measurement and Control Engineering

Center (MCEC) is to accelerate the overall pace of measurement

and control technology development and implementation in

industry by serving as a national center for research and

teaching in these technologies in response to and in support

of the needs of its industrial members. The current research

program emphasizes two areas of technology: analytical

instruments and process control, optimization, and modeling.

http://mcec.engr.utk.edu/

Center for Identification Technology Research

As embedded computing and communications become

pervasive, ensuring information through means other than

faceless logins becomes essential for access control, banking,

internet/computer security, and a wide range of e-commerce

and information systems. Effectively addressing the breadth

of current and emerging biometric identification system

research from the life and health sciences to the computing

sciences represents a significant challenge to industry and government. The Center for Identification Technology Research

(CITeR) was established in order to serve the needs of its

members by advancing the technology and performance of

biometric systems. http://www.citer.wvu.edu/

Center for Nondestructive

Evaluation

Nondestructive evaluation is the

use of measurement techniques

to non-invasively determine the integrity of a material component or structure. The Center for Nondestructive Evaluation

(CNDE) uses quantitative approaches to develop nondestructive

evaluation as an engineering tool applicable throughout the life

cycle of a structural component. The center’s traditional emphasis has been in the fields of aviation, transportation, energy, and

manufacturing, with a mission of conducting directed research

that advances the science of nondestructive evaluation and

ensures the integrity of structures and materials. These same

techniques are now being extended to the development of solutions to agricultural, biomedical, and food processing problems.

CNDE conducts a full spectrum of research ranging from the

development of measurement models, which describe the fundamental interaction between probing methods and the flaws and

properties of materials, to the development of one-of-a-kind

prototype instruments. Areas in which the Center is currently

conducting research include ultrasonics, electromagnetic measurements, radiographic techniques, magnetic techniques, signal

processing techniques, pattern recognition and artificial intelligence techniques, nondestructive characterization of materials,

and fluorescent penetrants. http://www.cnde.iastate.edu/

Center for Quality and Reliability

Engineering (QRE)

The Center for Quality and Reliability

Engineering (QRE) offers expertise and

resources relating to critical problems of

concern to industry, such as efficient methods to improve

product quality and reliability and optimal design of testing

plans for the product. The mission of the center is to conduct

research and develop models and prototypes for evaluating

system performance and for improving the quality and reliability of components, products, and systems. The center’s goal is

to provide timely, high-quality, and cost-effective research,

development, training, seminars, and workshops in the quality

and reliability engineering areas. The primary research activities of the center involve: the development of new methods for

improving product quality through design of experiments and

response-surface methodologies; development of approaches

for estimating reliability of complex systems; innovative

research for monitoring and controlling manufacturing
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processes; test plans for accelerated life testing of highly

reliable components; methods to assess the reliability of

both software and hardware; and education and technology

transfer. http://coewww.rutgers.edu/ie/qre/

Center for Intelligent Maintenance Systems

Intelligent maintenance systems enable products and systems to

achieve near-zero-downtime and six-sigma performance in the

21st century. The vision of the Center for Intelligent

Maintenance Systems is to enable products and systems to

sustain near-zero-downtime performance through the advancement of web-enabled predictive infotronics and tether-free

technologies, including Smart Computational Prognostics

Agents, Device-to-Business (D2BTM) Platform, as well as selfmaintenance design methodologies. Its mission is to serve as

a center of excellence for the creation and dissemination of a

systematic body of knowledge in intelligent e-maintenance

systems and ultimately to impact next-generation product,

manufacturing, and service systems with six-sigma quality.

The center’s core competencies fall into the following highly

interdisciplinary categories: smart computational prognostics

agent, web-enabled device-to-business platform for transformation, prediction, optimization & synchronization, and applied

wireless systems and development of embedded peer-to-peer

networking technology. http://www.imscenter.net/

Center for Iron and Steelmaking Research

The Center for Iron and Steelmaking Research (CISR)

was established in 1985 conducts basic and long-term

research relevant to iron and steel production. It is the largest

academic center for steelmaking research in the US.

http://neon.mems.cmu.edu/cisr/cisr.html

Center for Low-Cost, High-Speed Polymer Composites

Processing

The center is focused on using technology to reduce the cost of

producing polymer composites by reducing costs of components

and by developing new high speed processing technologies.

http://www.egr.msu.edu/cmsc/nsf

Center for Nanoscopic Materials Design

The Center for Nanoscopic Materials Design defines broad

new directions in the nanoscale design and control of selfassembled epitaxial semiconductor quantum dots. http://www.

mrsec.virginia.edu/

Center for the Science and Engineering of Materials (CSEM)

The Center for Science and Engineering of Materials focuses

on research of biomolecular materials, bulk metallic glasses,

ferroelectric thin films, and mesophotonics. http://www.

csem.caltech.edu/

Center on Polymer Interfaces and

Macromolecular Assemblies

The Center on Polymer Interfaces and

Macromolecular Assemblies (CPIMA)

develops the interface and supramolecular

science of polymers, surface-active molecules, and macromolecular assemblies. http://www.stanford.edu/group/CPIMA

Chicago Materials Research Center

The Chicago Materials Research Center focuses on mesoscopic self-assembly, tunable quantum materials, macroscopic

dynamics of materials, bio-interfacial science, and nanophotonics. http://mrsec.uchicago.edu/

Electron Microscopy Center (EMC)

The Electron Microscopy Center (EMC) for Materials

Research develops and maintains unique capabilities for

electron beam characterization and applies those capabilities to

solve materials problems. The EMC emphasizes three major

areas: materials research, technique and instrumentation

development, and operation as a national research facility.

Research by EMC personnel includes microscopy based

studies in high Tc superconducting materials, irradiation

effects in metals and semiconductors, phase transformations,

and processing related structure and chemistry of interfaces in

thin films. http://www.msd.anl.gov/groups/emcmr

Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces

The center focuses on the design of polymer thin film properties through precise control of interfacial structure.

http://polymer.matscieng.sunysb.edu/

Materials Preparation Center (MPC

The Materials Preparation Center

(MPC) has unique capabilities in

the preparation, purification, and

characterization of rare earth, alkaline-earth, and refractory

metal materials. Established in 1981, the MPC provides

research and developmental quantities of high-purity materials

and unique characterization services to scientists at university,

industry and government facilities on a cost-recovery basis, the

MPC allows access to novel materials and new technologies as

they are developed. The MPC has expertise in alloy design, creating materials that exhibit ultra-fine microstructures, and high

strength and high conductivity – properties of great potential

value to American technology. http://www.mpc.ameslab.gov/

National Center for Electron Microscopy

The National Center for Electron Microscopy (NCEM) was

established in 1983 as a US DOE user facility and is focused

on microscopy and microcharacterizations of materials.

http://ncem.lbl.gov/

Princeton Center for Complex Materials

Established in 1994, the Princeton Center for Complex

Materials (PCCM) strives to push the frontiers of complexity

in materials science. The center performs studies on unusual

phases and excitations in low-dimensional electronic materials,

organic thin films and quantum structures, amphiphilic polymers-functional materials through self assembly, and bioinspired

composites. http://www.princeton.edu/~pccm

Center for Materials Information Technology

The center performs research in developing new materials for

information storage technologies. In particular the center

focuses on thin film media and particulate materials for ultrahigh density information storage. http://www.mint.ua.edu/
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University of Massachusetts Materials Research Science and

Engineering Center

The center supports fundamental research in polymer science

and engineering and related fields. http://www.pse.umass.edu/

mrsec

University of Pennsylvania Materials Research Science and

Engineering Center

The center focuses on functional biomolecular materials,

carbon nanotube-derived materials, microscale soft materials,

and multifunctional complex oxides. http://www.lrsm.upenn.

edu/lrsm/mrseclrsm.html

The Metal Hydride Center of Excellence

The center is one of three “Centers of Excellence” created in

April 2004 by the DOE to support President Bush’s Hydrogen

Fuel Initiative. Supported by DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency

and Renewable Energy, the centers leverage the expertise of the

DOE national laboratories in partnership with academia and

industry. http://www.ca.sandia.gov/MHCoE/doeCenters.php

Hydrogen Sorption Center of Excellence

The center is another of the three DOE centers of excellence

established to support President Bush’s Hydrogen Fuel

Initiative in the area of hydrogen storage. http://www.

nrel.gov/basic_sciences/carbon_based_hydrogen_center.cfm

Chemical Hydrogen Storage Center of Excellence

The center is the third of the three DOE centers of excellence

established to support President Bush’s Hydrogen Fuel

Initiative in the area of hydrogen storage. The goal of the

center is to develop the ability to store hydrogen as a chemical

system that releases hydrogen spontaneously, controllably at

suitable pressures and temperatures, and in amounts consistent

with DOE’s targeted hydrogen storage capacity. The center is

also addressing the equally important need that the spent

material be able to be regenerated/recycled at central facilities

into fresh hydrogen storage material at a cost consistent with

DOE’s cost targets. http://www.chscpublic.ua.edu/

Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS)

CAMS performs more than 25,000 accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) measurements per year to identify the isotopic

composition of substances. The research made possible by

CAMS includes the following programs: archaeology; atmospheric chemistry; bioavailability and metabolisms of isotopes,

toxic compounds, and nutrients; carbon-cycle dynamics;

cell biology and macromolecular turnover; combustion mechanisms and alternative fuels; detection of signatures of nuclear

fuel reprocessing for nonproliferation purposes; forensic

dating; forensic reconstruction of Hiroshima and Chernobyl

dosimetry; neotectonics; oceanic circulation; paleoclimatology;

and paleoseismology. http://cams.llnl.gov/

Engineering Research

Center (ERC) for Particle

Science and Technology

The center applies particulate systems expertise to

develop cost-effective and environmentally sound industrial

products and processes. http://www.perc.ufl.edu/

Center for Friction Stir Processing

The mission of the Center for Friction Stir Processing is to

advance, develop and promote research into the principles and

technology of friction stir processing science and engineering

through research, development, education, and technology

exchange among academic, industry, and government entities.

The goal of the center is to further develop the following fields:

• Friction stir joining: process optimization (parameters, pin

tool materials, pin tool designs); process modeling (thermal,

forces, metal flow, residual stress, distortion, microstructure

evolution); microstructural characterizations; property characterizations (tensile, fatigue, fracture, creep, corrosion);

nondestructive evaluations; new alloy development.

• Friction stir microstructural modification: enhanced superplasticity; grain refinement; sub-micron and nano particle

injection; defect removal.

• Friction stir post-processing: heat treatment; forming

(stretch, spin, age, and creep); machining; finishing.

• Friction stir structural designs and applications: fusion

welding and rivet replacement; static and dynamic response

of structures; efficient design and analysis methodologies.

• Friction stir intelligent controllers and efficient tooling:

process sensors; logic-based controllers; reconfigurable

tooling.

• Friction stir cost benefits analysis: business case development and environmental impact assessments.

http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/iucrc/directory/csfp.jsp

Forest Products Laboratory

The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) uses science and

technology to conserve and extend the nation’s forest resources.

The mission is to promote healthy forests and forest-based

economies through the efficient, sustainable use of our wood

resources. http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/

Transportation Technology R&D Center

The Transportation Technology R&D Center works to develop

technologies that will help make advanced vehicles a reality. The

center searches for cost-effective solutions to the problems of

transporting people and goods from one place to another –

issues like vehicle emissions and energy supply. The center’s

research focuses on several areas, including: batteries, fuel cells,

vehicle systems, engine research, applied materials research,

assessment, and recycling. http://www.transportation.anl.gov/

Center of Excellence for Electrical Safety

The purpose of the center is to provide members of the Electrical Safety Community with

resources on electrical safety, including standards, references, best practices, events, issues,

training materials, lessons learned, and more. By creating a

centralized location for electrical safety resources the center

intends to promote communication, collaboration, and

improvement in electrical safety. http://www.lanl.gov/safety/

electrical/about_us.shtml

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(ORNL) conducts basic and applied

research and development to create

scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen
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the nation’s leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the DOE, including isotope production,

information management, and technical program management,

and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations. Originally known as Clinton Laboratories, ORNL was

established in 1943 to carry out a single, well-defined mission:

the pilot-scale production and separation of plutonium for the

World War II Manhattan Project. From this foundation, the

Laboratory has evolved into a unique resource for addressing

important national and global energy and environmental issues.

Today, ORNL pioneers the development of new energy sources,

technologies, and materials and the advancement of knowledge

in the biological, chemical, computational, engineering, environmental, physical, and social sciences. http://www.ornl.gov/

Ames Laboratory

For more than 60 years, the Ames Laboratory has sought solutions to energy-related problems through the exploration of

chemical, engineering, materials, mathematical and physical

sciences. Established in the 1940s with the successful development of the most efficient process to produce high-purity

uranium metal for atomic energy, the lab now pursues a broad

range of scientific priorities. http://www.ameslab.gov/

Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory

is one of the DOE’s largest

research centers. It is also the

nation’s first national laboratory, chartered in 1946. Argonne is

a direct descendant of the University of Chicago’s Metallurgical

Laboratory, part of the World War Two Manhattan Project. It

was at the Met Lab where, on Dec. 2, 1942, Enrico Fermi and

his band of about 50 colleagues created the world’s first controlled nuclear chain reaction in a racquets court at the

University of Chicago. After the war, Argonne was given the

mission of developing nuclear reactors for peaceful purposes.

Over the years, Argonne’s research expanded to include many

other areas of science, engineering and technology. Argonne

research falls into five broad categories: basic science, scientific

facilities, energy resources, environmental management, and

national security. http://www.anl.gov/

Brookhaven National

Laboratory

One of ten national laboratories overseen and primarily funded by the Office of Science of the DOE, Brookhaven

National Laboratory conducts research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, as well as in energy technologies and national security. Brookhaven Lab also builds and

operates major scientific facilities available to university, industry and government researchers. http://www.bnl.gov/world/

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory advances the understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy by

providing leadership and resources for qualified researchers

to conduct basic research at the frontiers of high energy physics

and related disciplines. http://www.fnal.gov/

Thomas Jefferson National

Accelerator Facility

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is

a user facility for scientists worldwide, and its primary mission is

to conduct basic research of the atom’s nucleus at the quark level.

With industry and university partners, it has a derivative mission

as well: applied research for using the Free-Electron Lasers based

on technology the laboratory developed to conduct its physics

experiments. http://www.jlab.org/

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) conducts unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines with key efforts in fundamental studies of the universe;

quantitative biology; nanoscience; new energy systems and environmental solutions; and the use of integrated computing as a

tool for discovery. It is organized into 17 scientific divisions and

hosts four DOE national user facilities. The Lab was founded in

1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence, winner of the 1939 Nobel

Prize in physics for his invention of the cyclotron, a circular particle accelerator that opened the door to high-energy physics.

http://www.lbl.gov/

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is one of

the DOE’s ten national laboratories. PNNL also performs

research for other DOE offices as well as government agencies,

universities, and industry to deliver breakthrough science and

technology to meet today’s key national needs. PNNL prevents

and counters acts of terrorism through applied research in information analysis, cyber security, and the non-proliferation of

weapons of mass destruction; increases US energy capacity and

reduces dependence on imported oil through research of hydrogen and biomass-based fuels; and reduces the effects of energy

generation and use on the environment. http://www.pnl.gov/

Idaho National Laboratory

The mission of the Idaho National

Laboratory (INL) is to ensure the nation’s

energy security with safe, competitive and

sustainable energy systems and unique national and homeland

security capabilities. In operation since 1949, INL is a sciencebased, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to

supporting the US DOE’s missions in nuclear and energy

research, science, and national defense. http://www.inl.gov/

Lawrence Livermore

National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore

National Laboratory (LLNL) is an applied science laboratory

that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration

(NNSA) within the DOE. As a national security laboratory,

LLNL is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s nuclear

weapons remain safe, secure, and reliable through application of

advances in science and engineering. The laboratory also meets

other pressing national security needs, including countering the

proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and strengthening

homeland security. The labortory’s special multidisciplinary

capabilities are also used to pursue programs in advanced defense

technologies, energy, environment, biosciences and basic science

to meet important national needs. http://www.llnl.gov/
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Los Alamos National

Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a national security

research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation’s most

crucial and complex problems. The laboratory’s primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the

nation’s nuclear deterrent. In addition to supporting the core

national security mission, the lab’s work advances bioscience,

chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences,

materials science, and physics disciplines. http://www.lanl.gov/

Sandia National Laboratories

Since 1949, Sandia National

Laboratories has developed

science-based technologies

that support our national security. Through science and

technology, people, infrastructure, and partnerships, Sandia’s

mission is to meet national needs in five key areas: nuclear

weapons (ensuring the stockpile is safe, secure, reliable), energy

and infrastructure assurance (enhancing the surety of energy and

other critical infrastructures), nonproliferation (reducing the

proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the threat of

nuclear accidents, and the potential for damage to the environment), defense systems and assessments (addressing new threats

to national security), and homeland security (helping to protect

our nation against terrorism). http://www.sandia.gov/

Savannah River National Laboratory

The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is the applied

research and development laboratory at the DOE Savannah

River Site. The laboratory applies state-of-the-art science to provide practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex

technical problems. SRNL works to solve the complex problems

of the times, such as the detection of weapons of mass destruction, the cleanup of contaminated groundwater and soils, the

development of hydrogen as an energy source, the need for a

viable national defense, and the safe management of hazardous

materials. http://srnl.doe.gov/

National Energy Technology Laboratory

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of

DOE’s national laboratory system, supports DOE’s mission to

advance the national, economic, and energy security of the US.

The only US national laboratory devoted to fossil energy

research, NETL implements a broad spectrum of energy and

environmental research and development (R&D) programs that

will return benefits for generations to come:

• Enabling domestic coal, natural gas, and oil to economically power our nation’s homes, industries, businesses, and

transportation

• While protecting our environment and enhancing our

energy independence.

NETL has expertise in coal, natural gas, and oil technologies,

contract and project management, analysis of energy systems,

and international energy issues. http://www.netl.doe.gov/

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

The DOE Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a

Collaborative National Center for plasma and fusion science.

Its primary mission is to develop the scientific understanding

and the key innovations, which will lead to an attractive new

energy source. Associated missions include conducting research

along the broad frontier of plasma science and technology.

http://www.pppl.gov/

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

(SLAC) was established in 1962.

The mission of the center is to design, construct and operate

state-of-the-art electron accelerators and related experimental

facilities for use in high-energy physics and synchrotron radiation research. http://www.slac.stanford.edu/

National Renewable

Energy Laboratory

The National Renewable

Energy Laboratory (NREL)

is the nation’s primary laboratory for renewable energy and

energy efficiency research and development. NREL’s mission is

to advance the DOE’s and our nation’s energy goals. Scientific

research focuses on understanding renewable resources for

energy, conversion of these resources to renewable electricity and

fuels, and use of renewable electricity and fuels in homes,

commercial buildings, and vehicles. NREL’s R&D areas of

expertise are renewable electricity, renewable fuels, integrated

energy system engineering and testing, strategic energy analysis,

and technology transfer. It is home to the National Center for

Photovoltaics, the National Bioenergy Center, and the National

Wind Technolgy Center. http://www.nrel.gov/

National Center for Photovoltaics

The National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) focuses on

innovations in PV technology that drive industry growth in

photovoltaic manufacturing nationwide. The mission of the

center is to help the US photovoltaic industry maintain a

competitive position. Primary goals that will lead to greater

competitiveness include:

• Enhancing cell, module, and system performance

• Boosting product system reliability, durability, and lifetime

• Simplifying system installation

• Sparking technological innovation

• Ensuring US technology ownership

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National Bioenergy Center

The National Bioenergy Center (NBC) was established in

October 2000 to support the science and technology goals of

the US DOE Biomass Program. Headquartered at the

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, this virtual center

unifies DOE’s efforts to advance technology for producing

fuels, chemicals, materials, and power from biomass. The

NBC has primary responsibility for carrying out the agenda

of the Office of the Biomass Program of DOE’s Office of

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and other

related goals. Collaborating with industrial, academic, related

EERE programs, and other government research, development and commercialization efforts are central to that agenda.

The NBC fosters capability building in renewable bio-based

fuels, chemicals, industrial products, and power to catalyze

the creation of new industries, and it supports technical

improvements in efficient and economical use of biomass in

agriculture- and forest-based industries. http://www.nrel.gov/

biomass/national_bioenergy.html

National Wind Technology Center

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s National Wind

Technology Center (NWTC), located at the base of the

foothills just south of Boulder, Colorado, CO is the nation’s

premier wind energy technology research facility. Built in

1993, the center provides an ideal environment for the development of advanced wind energy technologies. The goal

of the research conducted at the center is to help industry

reduce the cost of energy so that wind can compete with

traditional energy sources, providing a clean, renewable alternative for our nation’s energy needs. Research at the NWTC

is organized under two main categories, turbine research &

development and technology application and testing.

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National Center for Advanced Manufacturing

The National Center for Advanced Manufacturing (NCAM)

was established in March 1999 with the mission to address

NASA’s needs in research and technology development and to

build the technology base for manufacturing next generation

launch vehicle systems. Current activity at NCAM includes

research and applications of advanced technology processes such

as: friction stir welding, advanced fiber placement, and nondestructive evaluation. NCAM also focuses research on using composite and metallic materials in the production of aerospace

structures. http://www.ncamlp.org/

Ames Research Center

From small spacecraft to supercomputers, science missions and

payloads to thermal protection systems, information technology to aerospace, Ames Research Center provides products, technologies, and services that enable NASA missions and expand

human knowledge. Founded in 1939, NASA Ames conducts

the fundamental research and technology development that

make NASA missions possible and support the vision for space

exploration. NASA Ames’ research activities range from aeronautics to space sciences, from earth science to astrobiology,

and the cutting-edge fusion of information technology biotechnology and nanotechnology. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/

ames/home/index.html

Langley Research Center

Langley leads NASA initiatives in aviation safety, quiet aircraft

technology, small aircraft transportation, and aerospace vehicles

system technology. It supports NASA space programs with

atmospheric research and technology testing and development.

Its research has a significant impact on the global economy,

making the skies safer, quieter, and more efficient. Langley’s

mission and contributions to aerospace, atmospheric sciences,

and technology commercialization are improving the way the

world lives. More than half of NASA Langley’s research is in

aeronautics. Researchers have expanded their studies into other

atmospheres, the kind spacecraft will find on distant planets.

Next generation spaceships will be able to survive unforgiving

extraterrestrial environments because of work done at Langley

in NASA’s Center of Excellence for Structures and Materials

and in wind tunnels and test facilities. http://www.nasa.gov/

centers/langley/about/about_us.html

Glenn Research Center

At NASA’s Glenn Research Center, researchers develop critical

systems technologies and capabilities that address national

priorities. The work advances exploration of our solar system

and beyond. Glenn is distinguished by its unique blend of aeronautics and space flight experience. The center is moving

toward a greater focus on space flight hardware development,

which benefits from the diverse expertise in aeronautics. The

work is focused on technological advancements in space flight

systems development, aeropropulsion, space propulsion, power

systems, nuclear systems, communications and human research.

The center’s activities support all NASA missions and the major

programs of the agency. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/

about/aboutgrc.html

Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is NASA’s primary launch site.

The center is responsible for assuring that sound, safe, and

efficient practices and processes are in place for launch site

processing. KSC personnel contribute operational expertise to

the design and development of new payloads and launch vehicles and they partner with a wide range of entities to develop

new technologies for future space initiatives. The center’s focus

is shifting from primarily operations to research and development, and this will cumulate in transition to a Spaceport

Technology Center. The Spaceport Technology Center pillars

are built around the center of excellence recognition in launch

and launch vehicle processing systems, payload and payload

carrier processing systems, and landing and recovery systems.

http://stemrc.aihec.org/NASASRE/kennedy/default.aspx

Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center develops key space transportation and propulsion technologies, including the Ares I crew

exploration and Ares V cargo launch vehicles; manages space

shuttle propulsion elements and science aboard the International

Space Station; and pursues scientific breakthroughs in space that

will improve life on earth. Marshall develops transportation

and propulsion systems, space infrastructure, applied materials

and manufacturing processes, scientific spacecraft research and

instruments, and large complex systems. http://www.nasa.gov/

centers/marshall/home/index.html

Goddard Space Center

The mission of the Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand

knowledge of the earth and its environment, the solar system,

and the universe through observations from space. To assure

that our nation maintains leadership in this endeavor, the

center is committed to excellence in scientific investigation,

in the development and operation of space systems, and

in the advancement of essential technologies. http://www.

nasa.gov/centers/goddard/about/index.html

National Center for Advanced

Materials Performance

The National Center for Advanced

Materials Performance (NCAMP) provides a resource for the

validation and quality assurance of composites and advanced

materials intended for commercial and government aviation

applications. Through this program, reductions in nonrecurring

and recurring program qualification costs and introduction of

multiple sources of new advanced material forms can be

achieved. The ultimate objective is to make composite materials

comparable to the metallic materials currently in use.

http://www.niar.wichita.edu/coe/ncamp.as

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Department of Homeland Security

Coast Guard Research and Development Center

The Research & Development Center is dedicated to maximizing its contribution by maintaining a balanced portfolio of

projects that support the Coast Guard’s short, medium, and long

range requirements across all major missions. The center is the

Coast Guard’s sole facility performing research, development,

and test and evaluation in support of the Coast Guard’s major

missions of maritime mobility, maritime safety, maritime security, and national defense and protection of natural resources.

These efforts are broad and varied and manifest themselves

by supporting the acquisition and regulatory processes and by

improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Coast Guard

operations and resources. http://www.rdc.uscg.gov/

Center of Excellence for the

Study of Preparedness and

Catastrophic Event Response

The Department of Homeland Security established the National Center of Excellence for

the Study of Preparedness and Catastrophic Event Response

(PACER) to study how the nation can best prepare for and

respond to potential large-scale incidents and disasters.

http://www.pacercenter.org

Center for Border Security and Immigration

The Center for Border Security and Immigration will develop technologies, tools, and advanced methods to balance

immigration and commerce with effective border security,

as well as to assess threats and vulnerabilities, improve surveillance and screening, analyze immigration trends, and

enhance policy and law enforcement efforts.

Center for Explosives Detection, Mitigation, and Response

The Center for Explosives Detection, Mitigation, and Response

will evaluate the risks, costs, and consequences of terrorism, and

it will develop new means and methods to protect the nation,

focusing on detecting leave-behind improvised explosive

devices, enhancing aviation cargo security, providing nextgeneration baggage screening, detecting liquid explosives, and

enhancing suspicious passenger identification.

Stennis Space Center

Stennis Space Center is NASA’s primary center for rocket

propulsion testing and home to the Applied Research and

Technology Project Office. It is a multi-agency center with more

than 30 resident agencies. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/stennis/

home/index.html

Johnson Space Center

The Johnson Space Center (JSC), the lead NASA center for

human exploration for more than 40 years, seeks to develop

technology that helps meet NASA mission needs and contributes to commercial competitiveness in global markets. From

the early Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab projects to today’s

International Space Station and Space Shuttle Programs, JSC

continues to lead NASA’s efforts in human space exploration.

http://technology.jsc.nasa.gov/

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s (JPL) charter is to conduct

robotic space missions for NASA, to explore the neighboring

planetary systems, to understand the origin and evolution of

the universe and to make critical measurements to understand

the earth and help protect it. JPL fosters research in space-based

science which covers many areas of planetary, astrophysics, and

earth science, both as basic research leading to new observations

and mission concepts as well as research based on the data

acquired by JPL flight projects. The technology research covers

areas ranging from robotic systems, a range of in-situ and remote

sensing instruments, deep space communications and navigation, information systems, precision flying, and planetary

protection and survivability. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/

Dryden Flight Research Center

The Dryden Flight Research Center’s mission is to advance

technology and science through flight. The center performs

flight research and technology integration to revolutionize

aviation and to pioneer aerospace technology. The center also

validates space exploration concepts, conducts airborne remote

sensing and science missions, and supports operations of the

Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. The center

is located near Edwards, CA, in the western Mojave Desert,

which is uniquely situated to take advantage of the excellent

year-round flying weather, remote area, and visibility to test

some of the nation’s most exciting air vehicles. In support of

space exploration, Dryden manages the launch abort systems

testing and integration for the Crew Exploration Vehicle that

will replace the Space Shuttle. In support of space operations,

Dryden is the primary alternate landing site for the Space

Shuttle and orbital support for the International Space Station.

In support of scientific discovery, Dryden manages the

Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)

program. In support of aeronautical R&D, Dryden is involved

in many aspects of the Fundamental Aeronautics and Aviation

Safety programs, including the X-48 Blended Wing body and

Ikhana (Predator B) in support of subsonics, the F-15B

Quiet Spike in support of supersonics, and Adaptive Flight

Controls in support of the Aviation Safety Program.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/home/index.html
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Center for Maritime, Island and Port Security

The Center for Maritime, Island and Port Security will strengthen maritime domain awareness and safeguard populations and

properties unique to US islands, ports, and remote and extreme

environments. Examples include protecting the Alaskan Pipeline

and other infrastructure and enhancing response and recovery

plans for natural disaster threats like earthquakes and tsunamis.

Center for Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure,

and Emergency Management

The Center for Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure, and

Emergency Management will enhance the nation’s ability to

safeguard populations, properties, and economies as it relates to

the consequences of catastrophic natural disasters, including

hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, droughts, and wildfires. Examples include protecting at-risk infrastructures and

populations, enhancing post-catastrophic recovery, improving

information sharing and communication, and enhancing critical

supply chain resiliency.

Center for Transportation Security

The Center for Transportation Security will develop new technologies, tools, and advanced methods to defend, protect and

increase the resilience of the nation’s multi-modal transportation

infrastructure.

Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events

The Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism

Events (CREATE) evaluates the risks, costs, and consequences

of terrorism, and guides economically viable investments in

countermeasures that will make our nation safer and more

secure. http://www.usc.edu/dept/create/

National Center for Food Protection and Defense

The National Center for Food Protection and Defense

(NCFPD) defends the safety of the food system from pre-farm

inputs through consumption by establishing best

practices, developing new tools, and attracting new researchers

to prevent, manage, and respond to food contamination

events. http://www.ncfpd.umn.edu/

National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease

Defense

The National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease

Defense (FAZD) protects against the introduction of highconsequence foreign animal and zoonotic diseases into the US,

with an emphasis on prevention, surveillance, intervention,

and recovery. http://fazd.tamu.edu/

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and

Responses to Terrorism

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and

Responses to Terrorism (START) informs decisions on how to

disrupt terrorists and terrorist groups, while strengthening the

resilience of US citizens to terrorist attacks.

http://www.start.umd.edu/

Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment

The Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment

(CAMRA), which was established jointly with the US

Environmental Protection Agency, fills critical gaps in risk

assessments for decontaminating microbiological threats – such

as plague and anthrax – answering the question, “How Clean is

Safe?” http://camra.msu.edu/

University Affiliate Centers to the Institute for Discrete Sciences

The University Affiliate Centers to the Institute for Discrete

Sciences (IDS-UACs) are led by Rutgers University, the

University of Southern California, the University of Illinois

at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Pittsburgh.

They collaborate with IDS, based at Lawrence Livermore

National Laboratory, to conduct research on advanced

methods for information analysis and the development of

computational technologies to protect the nation. http://

www.dydan.rutgers.edu/

Regional Visualization and Analytics Centers

The Regional Visualization and Analytics Centers (RVACs)

are led by Penn State University, Purdue University, Stanford

University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and

the University of Washington. They collaborate with the

National Visualization and Analytics Center, based at Pacific

Northwest National Laboratory, to conduct research on

visually based analytic techniques that help people gain insight

from complex, conflicting, and changing information.

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Department of Commerce

National Institute of Standards

and Technology

Center for

Theoretical and

Computational

Materials Science

The Center for

Theoretical and Computational Materials Science (CTCMS)

is involved in supporting several valuable projects which further the state-of-the-art in theoretical and computational

materials science. The center’s mission is to investigate

important problems in materials theory and modeling with

novel computational approaches; create opportunities for

collaboration where CTCMS can make a positive difference

by virtue of its structure, focus, and people; and develop

powerful new tools for materials theory and modeling

and accelerate their integration into industrial research.

http://www.ctcms.nist.gov/

Building and Fire Research Laboratory

The Building and Fire Research Laboratory studies building

materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire

science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical,

and environmental engineering. Products of the laboratory’s

research include measurements and test methods, performance criteria, and technical data that supports innovations

by industry and are incorporated into building and fire

standards and codes. The mission of the center is to promote

US innovation and competitiveness by anticipating and meeting the measurement science, standards, and technology needs

of the US building and fire safety industries in ways that

enhance economic security and improve the quality of life.

http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/

Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology

The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST)

exemplifies NIST’s core mission to promote US innovation

and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement

science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance

economic security and improve our quality of life. The CNST

endeavors to provide science and industry with the necessary

measurement methods, standards, and technology to facilitate

the development and productive use of nanotechnology from

discovery to production. The CNST is specifically dedicated

to developing the measurement methods and tools needed

to enable nanotechnology. It is organized to serve as an agile,

multidisciplinary, problem-oriented research organization

dedicated to partnering with interested parties from industry,

academia, and government to achieve common goals.

http://cnst.nist.gov/

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory

The Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) of

the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is

the United States’ reference laboratory for chemical measurements, entrusted with developing, maintaining, advancing,

and enabling the chemical measurement system for the

nation. CSTL develops and disseminates the standards

required to support measurements of national interest in

chemistry, chemical engineering, and emerging biosciences;

assures that US industry has access to accurate and reliable

data and predictive models to determine the chemical and

physical properties of materials and processes; and conducts

research in measurement science to enable NIST to address

next generation standards and data needs and to underpin the

development, implementation and/or assessment of new

technologies. http://www.cstl.nist.gov/

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory provides

the fundamental basis for all electrical measurements in the US.

In close consultation with industry, the laboratory tailors

research and calibration programs to meet the most critical

measurement needs for the manufacture and operation of electrical and electronic systems, including semiconductor, magnetic, radio frequency, microwave, optical, optoelectronic, and

superconducting equipment; flat-panel displays; electronic

instrumentation; and electrical power apparatus and systems.

http://www.eeel.nist.gov/

Information Technology Laboratory

The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) has the broad

mission of supporting US industry, government, and academia

by promoting US innovation and industrial competitiveness

through advancement of information technology, measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance

economic security and improve our quality of life. ITL formulates metrics, tests, and tools for a wide range of subjects such

as information complexity and comprehension, high confidence software, space-time coordinated mobile and wireless

computing, as well as issues of information quality, integrity,

and usability. ITL has been charged to lead the nation in

utilizing existing and emerging IT to meet national priorities

that reflect the country’s broad based social, economic, and

political values and goals. Its extended charge continues under

the Federal Information Security Management Act to develop

cybersecurity standards, guidelines, and associated methods

and techniques. Charged under other legislation, such as the

USA PATRIOT Act and the Help America Vote Act, ITL is

addressing the major challenges faced by the nation in the

areas of homeland security and electronic voting.

http://www.itl.nist.gov/
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Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory

The Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) works to

satisfy the measurements and standards needs of the US manufacturers in mechanical and dimensional metrology and in

advanced manufacturing technology by conducting research and

development, providing services, and participating in standards

activities. MEL serves as an agent for change in the fast-paced

world of manufacturing. MEL actively anticipates changing

circumstances and pushes beyond the state-of-the-art to the

next generation of measurements and standards needs.

http://www.mel.nist.gov/

Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory

The Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory provides

technical leadership for the nation’s materials measurement

and standards infrastructure. Expertise in ceramics, polymers,

metallurgy, neutron characterization, and materials reliability

is used to anticipate and respond to industry needs in areas

such as microelectronics, automotive, and health care, as well

as to provide standard reference materials and develop measurement methods. The laboratory houses the nation’s only

fully equipped cold neutron research facility, NIST Center for

Neutron Research. This center is focused on providing neutron

measurement capabilities to the US research community.

http://www.msel.nist.gov/

Physics Laboratory

The mission of NIST’s Physics Laboratory is to support

United States industry by providing measurement services

and research for electronic, optical, and radiation technologies.

The Laboratory pursues directed research in the physical

sciences; develops new physical standards, measurement

methods, and data; conducts an aggressive dissemination

program; and collaborates with industry to commercialize

inventions and discoveries. The Laboratory programs span the

full range from tests of fundamental postulates of physics

through generic technology to the more immediate needs of

industry and commerce. http://www.physics.nist.gov/

Environmental Protection Agency

The National Center of Excellence on SMART Materials

This center works to develop the next generation of urban

materials in order to reduce the dependence on non-renewable

energy and adverse impacts to the urban climate. The center

seeks to develop a new generation of sustainable materials and

renewable technology innovations (SMART innovations).

http://www.asusmart.org/

National Center for Environmental Research

The National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) supports research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on

national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its goals.

NCER, as a part of EPA’s Office of Research and Development,

supports leading edge extramural research in exposure, effects,

risk assessment, and risk management. NCER is one of three

national laboratories and two national centers that mirror the

National Academy of Sciences’ risk assessment paradigm by

focusing on exposure (National Exposure Research Lab), effects

(National Health and Environmental Effects Research Lab),

risk assessment (National Center for Environmental Assessment)

and risk management (National Risk Management Research

Lab). http://es.epa.gov/ncer/about/

National Center for Environmental Assessment

EPA’s National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)

provides guidance and risk assessments aimed at protecting

human health and the environment. This guidance presents

critical analyses and summaries of scientific consensus, vetted

through a rigorous peer review process, on the risks of

pollutants to human health and the natural environment.

http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/

National Center for

Environmental Economics

The National Center for

Environmental Economics

(NCEE) analyzes relationships between the economy,

environmental health, and environmental pollution control.

This includes: economic benefits and costs; economic

incentives; size, composition, and effects of the pollution

control industry; and risk assessment data used in economic

analyses. NCEE also serves as a central point of contact

for communicating and resolving cross-cutting technical

economic issues. http://yosemite.epa.gov/ee/epa/eed.nsf/

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