
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory institutional plan FY 1998--2002
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/671869
Subject(s) - plan (archaeology) , political science , national security , national laboratory , engineering management , engineering , library science , business , computer science , geography , engineering physics , archaeology , law
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory`s core mission is to deliver environmental science and technology in the service of the nation and humanity. Through basic research the lab creates fundamental knowledge of natural, engineered, and social systems that is the basis for both effective environmental technology and sound public policy. They solve legacy environmental problems by delivering technologies that remedy existing environmental hazards, they address today`s environmental needs with technologies that prevent pollution and minimize waste, and they are laying the technical foundation for tomorrow`s inherently clean energy and industrial processes. The lab also applies their capabilities to meet selected national security, energy, and human health needs; strengthen the US economy; and support the education of future scientists and engineers. The paper summarizes individual research activities under each of these areas