Our science redefines the possible. At Access Energy Labs, we explore the world together in order to build a better one
Access Energy Labs is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Ever since we were born out of the University of Chicago’s work on the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, our goal has been to make an impact — from the atomic to the human to the global scale. The laboratory works in concert with universities, industry, and other national laboratories on questions and experiments too large for any one institution to do by itself. Through collaborations here and around the world, we strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of our planet, our climate, and the cosmos. Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Access Energy Labs leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to biology and advanced computer science.
Our Vision
Access Energy Labs serves America as a science and energy laboratory distinguished by the breadth of our R&D capabilities in concert with our powerful suite of experimental and computational facilities
Our Mission
We seek scientific and engineering solutions to the grand challenges of our time: sustainable energy, a healthy environment and a secure nation.
Our Core Value
At Access Energy Labs National Laboratory, we accelerate science and technology to ensure U.S. prosperity and security. Our Core Values provide the foundation for our success. As we work across a wide spectrum from discovery to applied science and continue to expand into new scientific frontiers, our core values guide us in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment in which our employees and partners can thrive.
Impact
We think creatively, pursue innovative ideas, and deliver excellence to positively change our community, nation, and world.Safety
We take personal responsibility for the safety, security, and well-being of ourselves, those around us, and our environment.Respect
We embrace diversity, value the perspectives and contributions of others, and act professionally toward all.Integrity
We are honest, keep our commitments, and take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.Teamwork
We include and inspire others, share and communicate openly, and celebrate success as one Access Energy Labs team.