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Battelle today announced the renewal of its support for the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) with funding for the fifth annual OSLN STEM Classroom Grant Program. The competitive grants will once again fuel innovative STEM learning projects in Ohio classrooms, empowering educators to spark student curiosity and connect learning to real-world careers. Since 2020, the program has awarded 855 grants totaling $4 million statewide.

Battelle announced a renewed $1.1 million investment in the YMCA of Central Ohio today to continue critical STEM initiatives through 2026. This extended partnership will provide access to learning opportunities for more than 44,000 children and families across Central Ohio.

Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer today announced a $3.25 million philanthropic gift to Columbia Basin College (CBC) to establish the Community STEM Learning Center on the college’s campus in Pasco, Washington. This marks the largest donation Battelle has made in the Tri-Cities area throughout its 60-year history managing Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Ohio STEM Learning Network today unveiled the four winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards.” These awards recognize outstanding teachers, school leaders, and education advocates who advance quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Ohio. Awardees were recognized at the third annual Ohio STEM Innovation Summit. This statewide conference helps Ohio schools and educators expand STEM education to foster Ohio’s future workforce.

At an official grand opening ceremony today, leaders from Metro Schools, The Ohio State University, Battelle and other key partners will open the doors of the historic Indianola Middle School—now the Metro@Indianola campus. The event will celebrate the completion of a top-to-bottom restoration that brought the 1929 landmark up to LEED Silver sustainability standards.

Nanotherm, an innovator in carbon-based thermal technologies, announced today a preliminary agreement with R&D powerhouse Battelle aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of next-generation heating solutions for the automotive, industrial and consumer sectors.

Battelle announced the official launch of the Manufacturing Pathways Pilot program to develop and expand innovative manufacturing career pathways in public schools across Ohio. With support from the Walton Family Foundation, 10 grants totaling $1.76 million were awarded to support industry-aligned educational programs that will prepare students in 21 Ohio districts for in-demand careers in Ohio's growing manufacturing sector.

Battelle has recently added Lisa Westerlind to its team, where she will lead laboratory operations at the Norwell facility, renowned for its cutting-edge PFAS chemistry research, capabilities in the commercial marketplace and the ability to handle unique analytical challenges. Westerlind brings more than 23 years of experience in environmental laboratory operations, enhancing Battelle's capabilities in addressing the complex challenges posed by PFAS compounds.

Battelle recently won the top spot in a competition hosted by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that determined new technologies to assist emergency responders.

Battelle announced today that Tim Ryan, Citi’s Head of Technology and Business Enablement, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Pet food. Steak. Dental floss. Winter jackets. Lipstick. Fishing tackle. Most of us use these everyday products without considering if they may pose health concerns. But consumers are more aware than ever that there are “forever chemicals” (scientifically known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS) in products and foods they purchase and consume. Companies, too, are now being proactive to get ahead of coming regulations and scrutinize the components in the supply chain that help assemble their products so they can sell safer, PFAS-free offerings.

Shannon Bennett is the new Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Battelle. Bennett is responsible for leading global marketing and communication strategies as well as brand, community relations, internal communications and reputation management.

Dr. Johney Green Jr. has been named the next Laboratory Director at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). He currently serves as the Associate Laboratory Director for mechanical and thermal engineering sciences at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

We all see it. “Forever chemicals” are in the news every day. Is this large group of chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, really as pervasive and dangerous as it seems?

Dr. Paula Mabee, Observatory Director and Chief Scientist for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), spoke Wednesday at the G7 Italia and Group of Senior Officials (GSO) Science & Technology Conference on Large Research Infrastructures. NEON is a continental-scale, long-term ecological data collection network funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by Battelle.

Ohio faces a chronic absenteeism crisis. While the latest data shows progress, school districts in the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network cut chronic absenteeism twice as fast as the state average. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than 10% of class time or 18 days.

Aliza Ali, with 15 years of federal government contracting experience, has been selected by Battelle to lead government business development for its Health business.

Dan Pikora has been selected to lead Battelle’s National Security business as General Manager, Battelle announced today.

Battelle announced today the funding of 248 grants totaling $1,160,000 to enhance STEM learning in classrooms across Ohio. The Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grants support sustainable, STEM-based educational projects in 197 public schools and 144 school districts in 67 counties. In total, students in one of five districts will benefit from the awards.

Battelle announced today that noted industry expert Roya Mohadjer has been promoted to Vice President of Government Business Development at Battelle effective October 1.

Battelle and subcontractor CMC Pharmaceuticals announced today their selection by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to develop an improved nerve agent countermeasure to enhance the current standard of care for the warfighter and increase survivability. The contract, awarded through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense’s (JPEO-CBRND) Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medical (JPM CBRN Medical), funds the development of the medical countermeasure through FDA approval and is valued at over $53 million over 6.5 years.

You’ve heard of key reference books such as Dr. Spock’s Baby and Childcare or The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Battelle’s contribution to the aerospace reference pantheon, the MMPDS Handbook, this year passed the milestone of having two approved volumes.

Supply chain issues are well-known and have affected the American manufacturing sector. But when Battelle’s Armored Commercial Vehicles line needs specialty parts, American Power Systems (APS) comes through.

Today, Battelle released two updated guidebooks outlining processes for statutorily mandated quality measure reviews. These processes are informed by expert input and public feedback to ensure rigor, transparency, and inclusivity in the reviews of clinical quality and cost measures.

Juan Alvarez, a respected long-time leader at Idaho National Laboratory, has been named Executive Vice President of Laboratory Operations for Battelle. Alvarez has served as Deputy Director for Management and Operations at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) since the forming of the Battelle Energy Alliance, which has managed INL since 2005.

Battelle became the new host for the Stay in the Game! (SITG!) Attendance Network in July in a partnership that will provide SITG! access to Battelle’s extensive resources and expertise, enabling the network to support more school districts in addressing chronic absenteeism.

Battelle is proud to announce the continuation of its support of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) by funding the fourth annual OSLN STEM Classroom Grant Program. These grants enhance STEM education in classrooms and schools throughout Ohio, empowering educators to implement innovative STEM projects during the academic year.

Battelle’s longstanding research, laboratory analysis and consulting expertise in Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are being applied in a new capacity as the pervasiveness of the chemical class becomes better known and more broadly regulated. From federal regulations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) to state-specific and international existing or developing PFAS bans, medical device manufacturers are now facing mounting record-keeping, recording and reporting requirements regarding supply chain uses, production volumes and waste handling and disposal.

Aaron Trujillo has joined Battelle as Director of Congressional Affairs where he will support Battelle’s National Laboratory Management and Operations business and the Battelle-affiliated Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, Battelle announced today. He will bring his considerable Capitol Hill experience to focus on the areas of applied energy and environmental management.

The Ohio STEM Learning Network recently hosted the 2024 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, a statewide gathering on the future of STEM education and workforce. In its second year, the larger-than-ever event sold out again. In addition to learning sessions and a keynote speech, the network recognized the winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards” and established the designation of two new STEM/STEAM schools.

Battelle is pleased to announce that it will co-host the Seventh International Symposium on Bioremediation and Environmental Biotechnology with Allonnia. The event will be held at the Sheraton Boston, June 23-26, 2025.

Battelle continues its commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills among young students by funding a diverse new portfolio of 16 out-of-classroom education programs. These programs emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and represent Battelle’s commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills. As a leading nonprofit philanthropic organization, Battelle dedicates a significant portion of its resources to STEM initiatives to equip students with the necessary skills to become future leaders and innovators.

The third annual Battelle Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR) provided a platform for leaders and experts from policy, finance, government, industry, academia, the U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories, and policy partner Wilson Center to further plan action addressing climate change. The continued success of the growing conference means the next ICR is scheduled for April 2025 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, DC.

Battelle has been selected by SOCOM to continue providing Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCVs) under a new seven-year contract with a $350 million ceiling. This sole-source overarching contract allows SOCOM to place armored vehicle orders to Battelle.

Battelle today announced its new participation in the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network (SITG!) with the intention to impact more than 300,000 Ohio students by supporting districts and schools to dramatically improve attendance. Along with founding partners the Cleveland Browns Foundation, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Harvard’s Proving Ground and support from the Columbus Crew and the Cleveland Browns, Battelle will help get students in school every day. Battelle will be the new ‘Network backbone,’ hosting SITG! operations.

At the third Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) held April 22-24 in Washington D.C., national experts and leaders from government, the nonprofit sector, industry and academia will convene to address the world’s greatest challenge, climate resilience, through the lens of “Solutions For Scaling Change.”

Battelle has delivered four upgraded Ford Expeditions to the United States Department of State (DoS) for testing, evaluation, and certification.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University. The Takeback program is designed to assist municipal fire departments in safely disposing of AFFFs as Ohio phases out these PFAS-containing firefighting foams.

Project Cypress, a partnership led by Battelle with leading clean technology developers Climeworks and Heirloom, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) to establish one of the nation’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs in Louisiana following negotiations that began last August.

The U.S. Cyber Games Season III team joined Battelle cyber experts at a spring training event in preparation for the International Cybersecurity Championship set to take place later this year in Santiago, Chile.

A new telecommunications technology developed by Battelle has achieved a significant performance milestone, bringing confidence that it will revolutionize the front end of telecom infrastructure in the next few years.

Battelle, the world’s largest independent, non-profit R&D company, and Spark Biomedical, Inc., a Dallas-based pioneer in wearable neurostimulation technologies are collaborating on the development of a non-invasive device to tackle the harmful effects of Acute Stress Reactions (ASR). The partnership is part of a $1.15 million Phase II grant awarded to Spark Biomedical, Inc.

Battelle and its spinoff company Revive Environmental will continue to develop the groundbreaking new PFAS Annihilator® technology to fight one of America’s biggest emerging pollution problems. The pair have been chosen to participate in the United States Department of Defense (DoD) new cohort of prototype projects to demonstrate treatment technologies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-impacted media.

Battelle, the world’s largest private non-profit research and development organization, announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The index is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Battelle joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

Battelle announced today the election of two distinguished industry leaders to its Board of Directors. The appointments are effective immediately. Battelle, the world’s leading independent research and development organization, serves government and commercial customers in the areas of national security, energy, health and the environment.

Battelle, Andelyn Biosciences, Inc., and AmplifyBio, have been awarded a new task order from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to manufacture suspension process gene therapy for the transformative treatment of Aspartylglucosaminuria (AGU).

As part of the federal $5 billion Project NextGen program, Battelle was awarded $6.1 million from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to advance human lung and airway tissue chip platform technology, also known as “organ on a chip.” The award is part of BARDA’s indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with Battelle.

Battelle, a world leader in solutions to combat the proliferation of the contaminant known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has bolstered its staff with the addition of noted PFAS expert Shalene Thomas.

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars will join Battelle as a policy partner for the third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) in Washington D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, April 22-24, 2024.

Battelle has funded 233 grants to schools that will reach more than 68,000 Ohio students. For the third year, Battelle funded new STEM education experiences through the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grants. Funded projects span 161 public schools across the state. In total, $1,100,000 will reach students in one of seven school districts (130) across 60 Ohio counties.

Battelle announced today that following a highly competitive evaluation process, the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) consortium was selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) to enter the award negotiation phase to establish a clean hydrogen hub (H2Hub) in Appalachia.

For the third consecutive year, Battelle will convene experts from government, private industry and academia in person to share technology breakthroughs and action plans to address the effects of climate change. The Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, also known as ICR24, will be held April 22-24, 2024 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The theme of the conference is Solutions for Scaling Change which captures the urgency and growing need for impactful innovations at scale to meet the monumental task of addressing climate change.

Battelle, in collaboration with several national labs, announced today a new partnership with Howard University to promote STEM career and research opportunities for faculty and students. Battelle is a non-profit research and development organization that has a management role at eight Department of Energy national laboratories. The organization’s HBCU Consortium program focuses on providing internship, co-op and early career research opportunities that effectively bridge STEM classroom learning and hands-on employment opportunities in innovation.

This morning Fortune announced its 2023 Change the World List, recognizing Battelle for the company’s development of the PFAS Annihilator®, the first-to-market technology that safely destroys per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” without any harmful byproducts. The Change the World List features innovative companies that are making a significant impact on the world’s leading societal and environmental issues. Battelle ranked fifth on the list of more than 50 companies.

Battelle announced today that Harshal Shah has been selected to lead Battelle’s Medical Device Solutions business.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a highly competitive five-year award to Battelle for the continued operations and maintenance of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON). NEON is a ground-breaking continental-scale large facility that is specifically designed to enable long-term, open-access, standardized ecological data collection. From 81 U.S. field sites, the Observatory collects and provides free and open data and samples that enable scientists to characterize, quantify, and predict how our nation's ecosystems are changing.

Today, the national STEMx network announced funding for four states to launch science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education advocacy programs. These efforts will shine a spotlight on the importance of high-quality STEM education and engage students in the legislative process.

Battelle announced today it is directing a $500,000 philanthropic gift to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support the organization’s Wildfire Resilience programs across North America and Climate Risk Assessments study, addressing two of the most challenging environmental issues of our time: wildfires and climate change.

Battelle was recently awarded a $107 million task order to provide ongoing Force Health Protection (FHP), analysis, assessment, and evaluation for the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC). Battelle was awarded this Task Order under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These DoD IAC MAC task orders (TOs) are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) repository and the R&D and S&T community.

Battelle and leading clean technology developers Climeworks and Heirloom have received Notification of Selection from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a proposal for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program.

Battelle is funding the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s grant program to foster sustainable STEM education programming in classrooms and schools in Ohio. Educators from around the Buckeye State now can apply for the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grant Program to create STEM learning projects this academic year.

UT-Battelle, LLC, has appointed Stephen K. Streiffer to be the next director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He currently serves as interim director at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and will join ORNL in October.

Battelle announced today that it will join Chugach Dynamic Solutions, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation, in a mentor-protégé venture drawing on the strengths of both organizations to provide superior support to federal customers. Battelle will rely on its wholly owned subsidiary, Battelle Applied Solutions, LLC, to serve as Mentor to Chugach in the newly formed venture called Chugach Battelle Applied Solutions, LLC.

For the upcoming school year, Ohio educators can access Learning Blade®, the online STEM and Computer Science career platform, to inspire students to pursue high-demand careers. Free access to the platform is provided through the Ohio STEM Learning Network.

Supply chain compliance and risk management software company Intelleges led by CEO and Founder John Betancourt announces a successful year working with Battelle, a leading provider of research and development services.

Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer recently announced the appointment of Chris Boynton as Battelle’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer following an extensive, nationwide search.

Battelle has funded a new portfolio of 14 out-of-classroom education programs that build science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills through the latest awards with its Central Ohio STEM Grants. As a nonprofit philanthropic trust, Battelle directs the majority of its giving to STEM-related programming to provide opportunities for students to develop skills to become the next generation of innovators.

Battelle Executive Vice President for National Laboratory Management and Operations Mark Peters was presented yesterday with the Henry DeWolf Smyth Award by the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute at the Nuclear Energy Assembly in Washington, D.C.

Battelle has honored Kavitha Dasu as the 2022 Inventor of the Year. Three years ago, Dasu was honored with Battelle’s Emerging Scientist award.

Today, the Ohio STEM Learning Network unveiled the four winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards.” These awards recognize outstanding teachers, school leaders, or education advocates who advance quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Ohio. The awardees were unveiled as part of the inaugural Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, the state’s first statewide summit for STEM education.

The Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) and Frederick County Public Schools have recognized the recipients of $50,000 in teacher challenge grants for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Honorees of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced this week, including the PFAS Annihilator™, developed by Battelle. The technology, now a scalable, proven solution offered by Revive Environmental, is a first-to-market total solution for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”, removal and destruction with no harmful byproducts.

The Center of Science and Industry (COSI), the #1 Science Museum in the country 4 years in a row by USA Today’s 10Best, is once again the proud recipient of a $1 million investment from Battelle to bolster science literacy and prepare the upcoming workforce for the STEM jobs of the future.

The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team has submitted its application to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for the regional clean hydrogen hub Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) as designated in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Southeast Hydrogen Hub coalition today announced it has completed submission of its full application to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding to build a green hydrogen network spanning six states and including five major utilities.