Ames National Laboratory

**About Ames National Laboratory** Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory dedicated to creating materials, inspiring minds to solve problems and addressing global challenges. Ames National Laboratory is a government-owned, contractor-operated national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), operated by and located on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. For more than 70 years, the Ames National Laboratory has successfully partnered with Iowa State University, and is unique among the 17 DOE laboratories in that it is physically located on the campus of a major research university. Many of the scientists and administrators at the Laboratory also hold faculty positions at the University and the Laboratory has access to both undergraduate and graduate student talent. We are global leaders in the discovery, synthesis, analysis and application of new materials, novel chemistries and transformational analytical tools. We conduct fundamental and applied research that helps the world to better understand the nature of the building blocks that make up our universe, and we translate that knowledge into new and unique materials, processes, and technologies that advance the nation’s economic competitiveness and enhance national security. Through multi-institutional collaborations, industry partnerships, and technology licensing, we have a proven track record of transitioning basic energy science through early-stage research to commercialization. **Our Mission:** Deliver critical materials solutions to the nation Ames Laboratory creates materials, inspires minds to solve problems, and addresses global challenges. We conduct fundamental and applied research that helps the world to better understand fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and materials science. We translate that knowledge into new and unique materials, processes, and technologies that advance the nation’s energy and economic competitiveness, and enhance national security. **Our Vision:** Lead the nation in translating foundational science for energy and chemical conversion into critical technology innovation **Our Strategic Directions:** Discovery for a Sustainable Future Making Every Atom Count Innovating for Science and Industry **Our Core Values:** Creativity We imagine. We innovate. We discover.We pursue excellence through imaginative and innovative thinking to explore unique ideas. Collaboration We share knowledge. We foster relationships. We work together. We are successful when we communicate clearly, share our expertise, mentor others, andaddress challenges as a team. Community We care. We’re respectful. Everyone belongs. We execute our mission by fostering an environment of openness, growth, and trust. We value our different backgrounds and achieve more by uniting our world views, experiences, and areas of expertise. We believe that each person belongs fully, as an equal.