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Excellence in Community Engagement

Inspired by the belief that PNNL science & technology can strengthen the
U.S. workforce and make the world a better place, we bring our expertise to
bear on important local and regional outcomes, and help inform decisions that
enhance the nation’s future. Whether connecting decision-makers with trusted
PNNL experts, facilitating community volunteerism and leadership, or furthering
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, PNNL has built
a strong and enduring foundation of external engagement and outreach.

PNNL provides career-focused Last year, PNNL staff members volunteered
learning experiences for students over 45,000 hours to Team Battelle projects.
from middle school through post-
secondary education.

Paula Linnen Federal and state officials frequently turn
Executive Director, to PNNL for technical advice.

External Affairs “PNNL is a proud and active member of the Tri-Cities community.
The Laboratory has a wide range of outreach programs that allow
us to engage in meaningful ways, and many individual PNNL
staff members also serve in leadership roles in organizations across
the region. Through all of these diverse engagements, we believe
PNNL is an outstanding ambassador for science.”

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