Bredesen Center

Our
Vision

Develop a national workforce in science and engineering empowered by the Volunteer Spirit to tackle big problems.

Our
Mission

  • Create the next generation of scientists prepared to solve our nation’s greatest problems.
  • Diversify scientific thinking by incorporating interdisciplinary practices in research and coursework.
  • Unite capabilities of University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to jump-start student research and open doors for future careers.
  • Adapt research focus and teaching to meet national and global needs.
  • Help students develop expertise and skills relevant to research and industry career fields.

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The Bredesen Center unites the scientific resources of University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

National labs are distinguished by their ability to assemble large teams of experts from a variety of scientific and technical disciplines to tackle compelling national problems. They also design, build, and operate powerful scientific facilities that are available to the international research community.

Oak Ridge is the most diverse of the Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories, providing leadership in energy research and technology, advanced materials, nuclear science and engineering, neutron science, isotope production, national security, environmental and biological sciences, and high-performance computing.

Resources like these enable the US to compete in what we call “Big Science” and they empower our researchers to pursue knowledge that’s fundamental to solving some of our world’s greatest challenges.