Solving What Matters Most Battelle is an independent nonprofit organization committed to solving the world's most pressing challenges. Our team of dedicated scientists, engineers, and professionals work collaboratively to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact across various industries and government sectors.
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Profit With a Purpose Battelle carries forward the vision of founder Gordon Battelle by transforming scientific discoveries and technological advances into meaningful societal benefits. As global leaders in applied science and innovation, our dedicated teams develop and deploy world-changing solutions that drive progress.
Advancing Discovery Solving our customers’ greatest challenges today while investing in advanced research to address the needs of tomorrow.
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Philanthropy

 Reinvesting a portion of our profits not only in science and technology but also in charitable causes and employee giving
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STEM Education Bringing quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to millions of students across the United States.
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Our Mission The foundation of our organization’s mission can be traced back to the work of steel industrialist Gordon Battelle. In his 1923 Last Will & Testament, Gordon Battelle expressed his vision to translate scientific discovery and technology,

. . . for the purpose of education in connection with and the encouragement of creative and research work in the making of discoveries and inventions . . . to do the greatest good for humanity.

Our Leadership

Battelle’s Senior Leadership Team governs the organization, and the Board of Directors serve as stewards of founder Gordon Battelle’s vision. Our leaders come from diverse educational and business backgrounds, bringing together an unmatched level of expertise to our daily operations.
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“As a research institution, a wide range of perspectives and experiences is critical to our mission and serves as the foundation of our innovation.  ”
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Lou Von Thaer Battelle President & CEO
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