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Discovery and Impact:
Yesterday, Today
and Tomorrow
Discovery and Impact:
Yesterday, Today
and Tomorrow
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a leading center for scientific discovery in chemistry, data analytics, and Earth science, and for technological innovation in energy resilience and national security.
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Welcome Secretary Wright
PNNL was pleased to host Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright on December 4, 2025. During his visit, researchers shared how PNNL applies expertise in chemistry, biology, and computing to accelerate scientific discovery and deliver solutions that strengthen energy reliability and national security.
A National Lab with Pacific Northwest Roots and Global Reach
Whether our researchers are unlocking the mysteries of the Earth system, 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.
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6,146
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(since 2000)
Life in the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities is a unique and thriving region of southeastern Washington State, positioned in a beautiful natural setting at the confluence of three rivers—the Columbia, the Yakima, and the Snake. The Tri-Cities originally comprised Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, but the area has expanded to include the City of West Richland.
