The three UC-managed national laboratories are integral members of their surrounding communities, active in local organizations and events and significant contributors to the economic prosperity of the regions.

Laboratory employees participate in a broad range of civic and professional organizations in the surrounding communities. Volunteers from the laboratories also help contribute to the success of school programs, science fairs and special community events throughout the year. The labs' facilities and employees also represent significant educational resources for local students.

UC's national laboratories also provide exciting partnership opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, while also providing a strong boost to their local economies through expenditures, salaries and tax revenue.

Each laboratory has a responsive community relations office, and develops unique avenues for connecting the labs with their neighbors — including Berkeley's Friends of Science program, a community TV talk show from Livermore, and Los Alamos' tribal relations and outreach centers in northern New Mexico.

The following links will help you visit UC's three national labs and check out the wonderful array of community resources available there.

Berkeley
Community Relations
Visitor Information
Tours
Community Issues
Community Newsletter - "Science on the Hill"
Educational Resources
"Did You Ever Wonder?" - profiles of interesting scientists
    and how their work answers fundamental questions
"Science Beat" - monthly, in-depth science articles
Friends of Science - a forum for educators, students, community
    members, laboratory employees, and anyone else with a
    curiosity about the natural world and our understanding of it
Library
Business Partnerships, Technology Transfer, Lab Vendors

Livermore
Community and External Relations
Visitor Information
Discovery Center
Laboratory Tours
School Tours
Partners in Education (3.4 Mb pdf)
Community Newsletter
Community Report
Technology Today - community TV station talk show
    (Mondays, 8:30 p.m., Channel 30)
Education Programs
Fun with Science
Edward Teller Education Center (for Central Valley K-12
    teachers and students)
Library
Business Partnerships, Technology Transfer, Lab Vendors

Los Alamos
Community Home Page
Community Relations
Visitor Information
Life@LANL
Environmental Commitment Fact Sheet (pdf)
Community Relations Publications
UC Northern New Mexico Office
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation - supports
   community and educational programs in northern New Mexico
Information for Students
Educational Opportunities Fact Sheet (pdf)
Bradbury Science Museum
Library
Business Partnerships, Technology Transfer, Lab Vendors
Economic Support Fact Sheet (pdf)
"Partners on a Mission: Federal Laboratory Practices
    Contributing to Economic Development," Los Alamos
    case study, U.S. Department of Commerce, Nov. 2003

UC Systemwide Resources
UC Office of Technology Transfer
Procurement Management
Documents Library