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In [[constant dollars]], Office of Science annual budgets for Basic Energy Science and Advanced Scientific Computing nearly doubled between [[fiscal year]]s 1996 and 2009. Budgets for High Energy Physics and Biological and Energy Research remained relatively constant through that 14-year period. Nuclear Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences budgets were relatively static through most of the period, but had substantial increases in fiscal 2009.<ref>[[American Association for the Advancement of Science]], [http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/doeosprog09p.pdf DOE Office of Science Programs, FY 1996–2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101223701/http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/doeosprog09p.pdf |date=2011-01-01 }}, retrieved from AAAS Science and Policy Programs website on December 12, 2010</ref> The increase in the Fusion budget reinstated the U.S. contribution to ITER, which was reduced significantly in the previous year.<ref name=AAASupdate2009/> | In [[constant dollars]], Office of Science annual budgets for Basic Energy Science and Advanced Scientific Computing nearly doubled between [[fiscal year]]s 1996 and 2009. Budgets for High Energy Physics and Biological and Energy Research remained relatively constant through that 14-year period. Nuclear Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences budgets were relatively static through most of the period, but had substantial increases in fiscal 2009.<ref>[[American Association for the Advancement of Science]], [http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/doeosprog09p.pdf DOE Office of Science Programs, FY 1996–2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101223701/http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/doeosprog09p.pdf |date=2011-01-01 }}, retrieved from AAAS Science and Policy Programs website on December 12, 2010</ref> The increase in the Fusion budget reinstated the U.S. contribution to ITER, which was reduced significantly in the previous year.<ref name=AAASupdate2009/> | ||
==Mission== | |||
The Office of Science's mission is to deliver scientific breakthroughs and maintain leadership in the physical sciences. By funding research at universities, national laboratories, and in collaboration with industry, it seeks to advance fundamental science, develop new technologies, and train the next generation of scientists and engineers.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Office of Science | Department of Energy"]. X.</ref> | |||
==Parent organization== | |||
The Office of Science is part of the [https://www.energy.gov/ United States Department of Energy], where it plays a central role in supporting DOE's mission through its research initiatives.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Office of Science | Department of Energy"]. X.</ref> | |||
==Legislation== | |||
The Office of Science traces its origins to the [https://www.osti.gov/opennet/atomicenergyact1946.pdf Atomic Energy Act of 1946], which established the framework for nuclear energy research, part of which evolved into broader scientific research under DOE.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Atomic Energy Act of 1946"]. X.</ref> | |||
==Partners== | |||
* National Laboratories for conducting cutting-edge research. | |||
* Universities for collaborative research projects. | |||
* Private industry for technology transfer and commercialization. | |||
==Number of employees== | |||
The Office of Science employs approximately 6,000 people, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Office of Science | Department of Energy"]. X.</ref> | |||
==Organization structure== | |||
The Office of Science includes: | |||
* **Advanced Scientific Computing Research** for computational science. | |||
* **Basic Energy Sciences** for materials and chemical sciences. | |||
* **Biological and Environmental Research** for life sciences. | |||
* **Fusion Energy Sciences** for plasma and fusion research. | |||
* **High Energy Physics** and **Nuclear Physics** for particle and nuclear research. | |||
* **Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists** for education and training. | |||
===Leader=== | |||
The Office of Science is headed by a Director, with Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe currently in the position.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Asmeret Asefaw Berhe"]. X.</ref> | |||
===Divisions=== | |||
* **Advanced Scientific Computing Research** - computation and data science. | |||
* **Basic Energy Sciences** - materials, chemistry, and geosciences. | |||
* **Biological and Environmental Research** - genomics, climate, and environmental sciences. | |||
* **Fusion Energy Sciences** - plasma physics and fusion research. | |||
* **High Energy Physics** - particle physics. | |||
* **Nuclear Physics** - nuclear structure and reactions. | |||
==List of programs== | |||
* Funding for Scientific Research Projects | |||
* Management of User Facilities like the National Synchrotron Light Source | |||
* Workforce Development Programs | |||
* Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) | |||
==Last total enacted budget== | |||
The FY 2025 budget for the Office of Science is approximately $7.4 billion.<ref>Unknown (January 25, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Fludded "Office of Science | Department of Energy"]. X.</ref> | |||
==Staff== | |||
The Office of Science has around 6,000 employees, including research scientists, engineers, and administrative staff at various DOE national labs and headquarters. | |||
==Funding== | |||
Funding for the Office of Science comes from the federal budget, with annual appropriations supporting its research activities, facilities, and programs. | |||
==Services provided== | |||
The Office of Science provides funding for research, operates major scientific facilities, supports the training of scientists and engineers, and facilitates technology transfer from research to practical applications, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge and innovation. | |||
==Regulations overseen== | |||
The Office of Science does not directly oversee regulations but ensures compliance with federal research and procurement regulations in its operations. | |||
==Headquarters address== | |||
The exact headquarters address for the Office of Science isn't specified, but it would be at the DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C. | |||
==History== | |||
The Office of Science evolved from the nuclear research authorized by the Atomic Energy Act of 1946, expanding into a broad supporter of basic research across multiple scientific disciplines to meet national needs in energy, environment, and security. | |||
==External links== | |||
* [https://science.osti.gov/ Official Website] | |||
* [[wikipedia:Office of Science]] | |||
==References== | |||
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== History == | == History == | ||