From Wartime Mission to Scientific Leadership
After World War II, Oak Ridge transitioned from a temporary government community into a permanent city focused on research, technology, and education.
Today, Oak Ridge is home to internationally recognized institutions, including:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- Y-12 National Security Complex
- The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Reservation
Scientists in Oak Ridge continue to lead groundbreaking research in areas such as:
- Clean energy
- Advanced manufacturing
- Artificial intelligence
- Materials science
- Nuclear technology
- National security
- Supercomputing
- Medical research
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is home to some of the world's fastest supercomputers and remains the largest multiprogram science and energy laboratory operated by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Provided By: Kimberly Bell (865) 851-5578
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