Business
Battelle has three business divisions:
- National Security – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) technologies, Aerospace, Maritime and Ground Systems, Environmental Systems and Energetic Systems.
- Energy, Environment and Material Sciences – Battelle provides solutions for challenges in multiple markets, including Oil, Gas and Coal Mining; Industrial and Consumer Products; Alternative Energy; Government and Regulatory; and Utilities. It is strongly involved in facilitating the re-emergence of nuclear power.
- Health and Life Sciences – Safety and efficacy in the advancement of therapeutics, diagnostics, vaccines, technology enhancement and crop science; Public Health and Environmental Health Research and Evaluation and medical device solutions.
Battelle contributes to education initiatives in Ohio and elsewhere in the United States, especially in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Contributions range from a million dollar donation to the National Society of Black Engineers to building Metro High School in conjunction with The Ohio State University.
In addition to its Columbus (Ohio) headquarters, Battelle has offices in Aberdeen (Maryland), West Jefferson (Ohio), Dublin (Ohio), Sequim (Washington), Arlington (Virginia), Duxbury (Massachusetts), Charlottesville (Virginia) and Egg Harbor Township (New Jersey).
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Famous quotes containing the word business:
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