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SOLVING BIG PROBLEMS

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is among the world’s premier research institutions, 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](/what-we-do)

Who We Are

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Our People Are Our Greatest Strength

More than 7,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff representing more than 70 nations form a dynamic culture of innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

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Leading The Way

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Research With Impact

[Scientific Discovery](#lsfanchor1)

[Energy R&D](#lsfanchor2)

[National Security](#lsfanchor3)

As the US Department of Energy’s largest multi-disciplinary laboratory, we conduct world-leading research that translates science into solutions for the world’s biggest problems. Our translational R&D approach spans fundamental science to demonstration and deployment, leveraging signature strengths in materials, neutrons, nuclear, and computing sciences.

[Explore Scientific Discovery](/content/science-and-discovery)

We play a pivotal role in securing America's energy future. Our researchers deliver breakthroughs in energy from generation to distribution and storage to end use in support of Department of Energy missions.

[Explore Energy R&D](/directorate/estd)

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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National labs, industry host ‘jam session’ to test AI models

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Moriano named ACM senior member

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Energy Secretary focuses on American leadership during ORNL visit

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Supercomputing illuminates detailed nuclear structure

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Single-qubit sensing puts new spin on quantum materials discovery

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Germanium detectors help ORNL physicists unlock the mysteries of the universe

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American Nuclear Society selects ORNL technician for Significant Achievement Award

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Scientists lay out vision for AI-based ‘labs of the future’

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Join the Team.  

Change the World.

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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

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Partner With Us

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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.

[Learn More About Partnerships](/partnerships) [User Facilities](/content/user-facilities)

“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.”

Stephen K. Streiffer

Director

Facts & Stats

70+

Nationalities represented in the workforce

1,132

Patents issued since 2010

2,000+

Scientific publications per year

[Learn more about ORNL](/content/decades-of-discovery)