• History

    See Battelle’s global impact over nine decades.

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  • I believe that Gordon Battelle would be proud, and perhaps a bit overwhelmed, to walk the halls and see the remarkable work we’re doing each and every day. While he may not have realized it when he wrote his will, what he invented was a unique research and development organization that amplified his family’s spirit of philanthropic giving and inspired other great leaders of Central Ohio. As a result, Columbus enjoys one of the highest per capita philanthropic giving rates in the country.

    Please join me in celebrating Battelle's 95th anniversary.
    Lou Von Thaer Autograph
    Lou Von Thaer
    President and CEO

  • Laboratory Management

    Starting in 1965 and continuing to this day, Battelle operates a network of national laboratories dedicated to scientific breakthroughs and societal advancements.  Learn more about Battelle’s 50 years of simultaneous excellence in national lab management and explore our  lab management history to see how we’ve evolved over time.