All 17 labs in the US National Laboratory system will participate in the National Lab Research SLAM.
Each Lab will send their representative to compete in the live event in Washington DC.
About the United States National Laboratories
The US Department of Energy oversees 17 National Laboratories and Technology Centers for Scientific and technological research.
The National Labs tackle the critical scientific challenges of our time -- from combating climate change to discovering the origins of our universe -- and possess unique instruments and facilities, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. They address large scale, complex research and development challenges with a multidisciplinary approach that places an emphasis on translating basic science to innovation.
There are 10 labs under the Office of Science, 3 Labs under the National Nuclear Security Administration, and 4 Labs categorized as Other Energy Department Office Laboratories.