Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest science and energy laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, home to more than 7,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff representing over 70 nations. Founded in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, ORNL has evolved into a world-class research institution that delivers scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs needed to realize solutions in energy and national security. The laboratory is driven by a shared purpose to meet the world's biggest challenges with intelligence, creativity, and teamwork, fostering a dynamic culture of innovation where multidisciplinary teams collaborate to address the nation's most pressing issues.
At ORNL, researchers work across eight major science areas including Biology and Environment, Physical Sciences, Energy Science, National Security, Fusion and Fission, Neutron Science, Isotopes, and Supercomputing. The laboratory hosts world-class user facilities such as the Spallation Neutron Source, High Flux Isotope Reactor, and Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, drawing thousands of visiting researchers annually. ORNL's high-tech campus in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is surrounded by a 32,000-acre natural sanctuary, reflecting the lab's commitment to environmental stewardship. The laboratory strengthens America through discovery science enabled by multidisciplinary teams and powerful research tools, translating advancements to address national priorities and deliver breakthroughs that move innovations from the laboratory to real-world impact.
