Argonne research – A unique mix of staff and facilities aimed at solving national problems

Argonne National Laboratory applies a unique mix of world-class user facilities and leading scientific and engineering staff to develop innovative solutions to the grand challenges of our time: plentiful and safe energy, a healthy environment, economic competitiveness and a secure nation. Four major core capabilities support Argonne's R&D programs: hard X-ray sciences, fundamental science, applied science and engineering, and leadership computing.

Collaboration is a critical dimension of Argonne research because it creates synergies and efficiencies in developing new ideas and approaches that advance innovation and discovery. Staff in Argonne's more than two dozen scientific and engineering divisions actively seek collaborative opportunities with colleagues in industry, academia and other national laboratories, as well as with their colleagues in other Argonne divisions. Argonne is also active in seeking opportunities to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships.

Argonne's research and development programs focus on three major areas:

• Energy
• Energy Storage
• Alternative Energy and Efficiency
• Nuclear Energy
• Biology and Environmental Systems
• National Security