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Research ServicesIowa, United States201-500 Employees
Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory located on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. Its research spans physics, chemistry, engineering, applied mathematics, and materials sciences as it addresses energy-related challenges. The lab aims to accelerate the discovery of new materials and to share expertise with the scientific community and partners across the United States and the world, with an emphasis on translating science into licensed technologies. Its work is aimed at serving researchers, industry partners, and other organizations seeking solutions to energy-related problems and practical applications derived from scientific advances. In 2026, Ames National Laboratory announced a collaboration with Amazon to advance technologies that recover and recycle critical materials, supporting materials circularity and strengthening U.S. supply chains.