UT-Battelle's plan for ORNL is guided by the commitment to achieving Simultaneous Excellence in the areas of Science and Technology, Laboratory Operations, and Community Service.
- Science and Technology
- Laboratory Operations
- Spallation Neutron Source
- Physical and Computational Sciences
- Energy and Engineering Technologies
- Biological and Environmental Sciences
- National Security
- Communications and External Relations
- Partnerships
Expanded Research Capabilities - Expand ORNL's research capabilities in the areas of neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology, materials science at the nanoscale, and national security
Stronger University Partnerships - Establish additional relationships with major research universities to generate more joint appointments, collaborative research, graduate student opportunities, and regional support for ORNL
Support DOE Mission Areas - Ensure that ORNL maintains a contribution of relevant and impactful programs to DOE's mission areas
Integrated Safety Management - Plan and perform Laboratory operations in a reliable and effective manner to protect the
environment, safety, and health of our staff and the public
More R&D per Dollar Spent - Optimize research facilities while minimizing operational costs and shutting down facilities in which safe operations or adequate mission support work cannot be sustained
Revitalization of ORNL Facilities - Provide new facilities as a commitment to the Lab's future:
- Chemical and Materials Sciences Building
- Joint Institute for Neutron Sciences
- User Housing Facility
- Cafeteria for Spallation Neutron Source and Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences
Spallation Neutron Source
World-Class Staff – Develop a world-class in-house research staff
Education Outreach - Promote neutron scattering education across the U.S.
SNS User Program - Promote outreach and provide for effective and convenient access for all potential SNS users
Physical and Computational Sciences
Advanced Materials - Be a leading center for the design, synthesis and characterization of advanced materials and the processes that lead to future energy technologies
Materials Leadership - Maintain a leadership role in materials and chemical sciences and position ORNL for leadership in nanoscale science and technology
Key Capabilities - Enhance key capabilities in materials, chemical, and physical sciences with particular emphasis on synthesis, characterization and theory
Ultrascale Computing - Become the world leader in using computing as a tool for scientific discovery
Computing Leadership - Maintain leadership in scientific computing by rapidly deploying the most
powerful open computing resources
Climate Change Simulation – Play an expanded role in modeling climate change
Energy and Engineering Technologies
Energy Research - Become the world’s leading multi-program energy research and development laboratory
Innovative Technology - Provide technology that will enhance the nation’s energy production, distribution, and use
Nuclear Research and Development - Expand and strengthen ORNL’s science and technology role in nuclear fission and fusion energy, and nonproliferation
Energy Supply - provide leadership in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, bio-energy, fossil energy, and electricity transmission
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Bioenergy Focus - Develop a world-leading research program in the biosciences and build on our leadership position in the environmental
sciences to develop a world-leading climate change R&D program
Environmental Change – Apply our world-leading research program and field research facilities to the study of the effects of environmental change
Systems Biology - Develop partnerships and collaborations that promote increased scientific understanding in the areas of genomics, structural biology, computational biology, and technology
National Security
Distinctive Support - Provide support for nonproliferation, arms control, and national and homeland security programs
National Resource - Become a preferred national resource for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives research, development, testing, and evaluation
Infrastructure Support - Solidify and expand ORNL’s role in sustainable infrastructure support and security training
Communications and External Relations
Education Partnerships - Enhance our role as the region's premier supporter of science education
Economic Partnerships - Establish ORNL as an active participant with state and regional economic development groups
Civic and Cultural Partnerships - Coordinate a program of corporate outreach that includes robust community volunteerism and highly visible legacy projects
Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships - Promote partnerships with industry, economic development organizations and academia
Industrial Outreach - Expand our already robust intellectual property management, commercialization and sponsored research activities
Lab of the South - Enhance ORNL’s position as the "Lab of the South" by strengthening existing partnerships and cultivating new ones
Science and Technology Park - Link with new Oak Ridge Science & Technology Park businesses in ways that benefit both ORNL and our partners