Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory physically located on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Founded formally in 1947, the institution originated from the World War II Manhattan Project, during which its scientists developed a highly successful method for purifying uranium. Today, the facility is a global leader in materials science, focusing on the discovery, synthesis, and characterization of novel materials and chemistries. Its researchers frequently tackle complex global challenges by specializing in critical materials, such as finding alternatives to scarce rare-earth elements. Through strategic industrial partnerships and multi-institutional collaborations, the laboratory successfully translates foundational science into commercialized technological innovations.

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