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Katy Delaney

Director, Media Relations

Office: 614-424-7208

Email: DelaneyK@battelle.org

T.R. Massey

Senior Media Specialist

Office: 614-424-5544

Email: MasseyTR@battelle.org

Fast Facts

  • Battelle’s historical inventions have included contributions to the Xerox copy machine, cruise control, the compact disc and bar codes.

  • Battelle plays a crucial role in the U.S. chemical demilitarization program which aims to eliminate the world’s chemical weapon stockpile.

  • Battelle has invested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for years, including the founding of Metro Early College High School with the Ohio State University. Battelle Education, a non-profit venture, helps communities build STEM-focused schools, trains teachers and administrators and provides grants for STEM organizations.

  • Battelle is the largest, private, non-profit research and development organization in the world.

  • Battelle has helped develop vaccines and therapeutics for infectious disease threats and helped create improved neonatal respiratory treatments.

  • Battelle builds unique armored vehicles and other specialized tactical equipment for military troops.

  • Battelle began managing national laboratories for the Department of Energy (DOE) in 1965 and now has a role in managing six DOE labs and one for the Department of Homeland Security.

Inside Battelle Blog

90 Years Solving
Photo of Battelle's first Lab Book from 1935 with text reading Leading the Way In Research for All

If a year is measured in 525,600 minutes, then Battelle is at 47 million minutes and counting.

Posted by Battelle Insider on Jan 23, 2020

We’re celebrating 90 years of translating scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefits. And we couldn’t be prouder.

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Research Infrastructure
Year in review of Battelle's work managing the NEON project

NEON Spotlight: 2019 Year-End Review

Posted by Battelle Insider on Dec 20, 2019

As 2019 ends, we look back on the tremendous work the NEON program delivered this year and its impact on our environment and human life.

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Environment
trends of note from an air quality scientist

Trends of Note from an Air Quality Scientist

Posted by Ian MacGregor on Nov 25, 2019

Everyone wants unpolluted air to breathe. Since the 1970s Battelle has supported the EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment.

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Health
vaping

Battelle Aids in Vaping Illness Investigation

Posted by Bobby Brewer on Nov 20, 2019

For 90 years, Battelle’s used science to help society. Our work on this project is an example of our how we’re ready spring into action when needed.

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Lou Von Thaer

Lou Von Thaer, Battelle President & CEO

Leadership

Battelle is governed by a Board of Directors and led by a management team. Together, they serve as stewards of the vision of our founder, Gordon Battelle. Our leaders represent a rich blend of expertise gained through years of experience.

Board of Directors 

Senior Management

In the Community

Giving back to the communities where we live and work is in our company’s DNA. Whether it’s through charitable giving – both from employees and our corporate dollars – or the numerous hours volunteered, Battelle is making a difference.

Charitable Giving

Employee Action

Photo: Two Battelle staff members, young women, standing together during a Habitat For Humanity Project

Video: A historical overview of Battelle, its mission, innovations and contributions to the world.

Battelle Innovation: Yesterday & Today

Much has changed in the world in the last 80+ years. But what has remained the same since Battelle opened its doors in 1929 is our commitment to solving the world’s most pressing issues with groundbreaking science and technology, and our focus on giving back to the communities where we live and work.