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| BNL has been around since 1947, doing world-class scientific research in
physics, medicine, biology, chemistry, environmental science. . . and more! (more
on history)BNL specializes in building and operating large research
facilities that are used by our own staff and visiting scientists from
academia, government and industry.BNL has more than 600 research programs going on right now in fields
ranging from high-energy physics to drug addiction to weapons
nonproliferation. (more on
research projects)Four Nobel Prizes have been given for research done at the Lab, the most
recent in 1988. (more on Nobel
Prizes)BNL is the only U.S. Department of Energynational laboratory located in New York State, and one of only nine
nationwide. (links to
other labs)BNL has over 3,000 employees, not only scientists and engineers, but also
technicians, secretaries, plumbers and other support
staff.More than 4,000 visiting scientists come from all over the world each year
to do scientific research at our research
facilities and work with our staff.BNL's 1997 budget was over $400 million, and only $2 million of that was
spent on defense-related projects. (more
on budget)The Lab spent $33 million on Long Island in goods and services in 1997. (more
on economic impact)BNL helps Long Island companies benefit from our research through millions
of dollars in cooperative research and development agreements. (more
on technology transfer)BNL scientists and other staff are available as free speakers for local
clubs, schools and organizations. (request a
speaker)More than 25,000 children and adults took free tours of our Science Museum
and our site each year, or participated in our educational programs. (more
on the museum and education)BNL is working to improve our protection of the environment
and our relationship with the local
community, while pursuing world-class
science
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