Our nation's future is inextricably linked to developments in science, mathematics and technology. The demands of our changing economy and workplace, the need for an educated citizenry, impact on our national security, and the intrinsic value of mathematical and scientific knowledge make these areas essential to the education of today's students for tomorrow's world.

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland Washington is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) government research laboratory. The Laboratory focuses on research and development related to waste management, environmental restoration, global environmental change, energy and national security.