Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the world’s premier research institution, empowering leaders and teams to pursue breakthroughs in an environment marked by operational excellence and engagement with the communities where we live and work.

What We Do

### Our People Are Our Greatest Strength

More than 6,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff representing more than 60 nations form a dynamic culture of innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Our focus on **community**, **collaboration**, and the **environment** shapes who we are and is integral to our success.

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### Mission

    Scientific Discovery  

    Clean Energy  

    National Security  

As the US Department of Energy’s largest multi-disciplinary laboratory, we deliver scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs to realize solutions for complex challenges including the transition to clean energy, mitigation of climate change, improvements to human health, and innovation that strengthens economic competitiveness.

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We play a pivotal role in building a clean, efficient, flexible, and secure energy future. Our scientists work with many of America’s best innovators and businesses to research, develop, and deploy cutting-edge technologies and to break down market barriers in sustainable transportation, smart power systems, and energy efficiency for homes, buildings, and manufacturing.

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ORNL advances the science behind national security. We secure critical assets to keep our national infrastructure running and our people safe. Our work protects nuclear materials to enable their secure, peaceful use for energy production, medical applications, and scientific discovery around the world. We advance human security to strengthen community resilience and save lives in times of disaster and crisis.

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## Our Stories

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    ORNL’s An, Herwig named Neutron Scattering Society of America Fellows  

Sholl selected as UT-ORII executive director

First-of-its-kind integrated dataset enables genes-to-ecosystems research

Riding through: Researchers enhance reliability of electric vehicle charging 

OFC24 shines light on ORNL’s quantum networking expertise

Researchers publish first-of-its-kind database for uranium minerals 

‘Frankenstein design’ enables 3D printed neutron collimator 

Dilling named associate laboratory director for neutron sciences at ORNL

Alyssa Carrell: Exploring the microscopic world for maximum impact 

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## Join the Team.Change the World.

Leveraging the talents of its world-class researchers and exceptional support staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is helping solve critical scientific and technical challenges and, in so doing, creating economic opportunity for the nation. ORNL provides access to unique facilities, laboratories, and equipment, drawing thousands of visiting researchers each year. A vibrant and welcoming scientific community, ORNL embraces the pursuit of innovative ideas and invests in its people to ensure their success.

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## Our Voices

## Partner With Us

Collaborations are critical to modern science and engineering, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory engages in various types of collaboration with a range of organizations.

From private industry, to academia, to state and local governments, various types of organizations tap into ORNL's rare expertise and resources.

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“At the top of the list of ORNL strengths is the ability to deliver, to do great work and to actually get things done that matter to the country and to the world.”

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