Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is internationally recognized for its contributions to high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, data science, materials research, nuclear science, energy innovation, and national security. Founded in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, ORNL has grown into a multidisciplinary research institution that collaborates with universities, industry, and government agencies to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. The lab operates world-class user facilities such as the Frontier supercomputer, advanced neutron scattering sources, and cutting-edge manufacturing and materials labs, enabling breakthroughs in areas like climate modeling, biomedical research, clean energy technologies, and resilient infrastructure, all aimed at strengthening U.S. scientific leadership and global competitiveness.