A National Lab is a
Different Kind of
Research Institution
A National Lab is a
Different Kind of
Research Institution
PNNL advances the frontiers of knowledge, taking on some of the world’s greatest science and technology challenges. Distinctive strengths in chemistry, Earth sciences, and data analytics are the heart of our science mission, laying a foundation for innovations that improve America’s energy resiliency and enhance our national security.
We are a national lab with Pacific Northwest roots and global reach. Whether our researchers are unlocking the mysteries of Earth’s climate, helping modernize the U.S. electric power grid, or safeguarding ports around the world from nuclear smuggling, we accept great challenges for one purpose: to create a world that is safer, cleaner, more prosperous, and more secure.
Let us show you what happens when great minds meet great challenges.
By the Numbers - Fiscal Year (FY) 2020
4,997
Scientists, engineers, and professional staff
2,886
U.S. and foreign patents since 1965
1,280
Peer-reviewed, published articles
340
Inventions and licensed technologies
$1.18B
Annual operating budget
$487M
Total payroll
211
FLC and R&D 100 awards
194
Companies with PNNL roots