We solve complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation. APL—the nation’s largest university affiliated research center—provides U.S. government agencies with deep expertise in specialized fields to support national priorities and technology development programs. We also serve as independent trusted technical agents to the government, providing continuity for highly complex, multigenerational technology development systems.
Our purpose is to make critical contributions to critical challenges. At APL, we feel it is our responsibility to try to solve these national challenges with the full measure of our dedication and expertise.
The Lab’s core values are unquestionable integrity, trusted service to the nation, world-class expertise, and game-changing impact—all in an environment that is collaborative, fulfilling (and even fun!).
APL’s purpose and core values guide our future, and it is no less than to create defining innovations that ensure our nation’s preeminence in the 21st century.
March 21, 2019
The Parker Solar Probe team has been named the winner of the 2018 Neil Armstrong Space Flight Achievement Award, given by the American Astronautical Society at its 57th Robert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium in Silver Spring, Maryland.
March 8, 2019
A trio of critical advisory board appointments has positioned Intelligent Systems Center Chief Ashley Llorens — and APL — to help establish the Lab as a nationally recognized leader and trusted partner in artificial intelligence.
March 5, 2019
APL brings its health surveillance expertise to the South by Southwest Interactive Festival on March 10, when the National Health Mission Area’s Sheri Lewis discusses how big data and genomics can speed disease detection.
March 4, 2019
APL will host its annual “Girl Power” event, a free opportunity for elementary and middle school girls to learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), on Sunday, March 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on APL’s campus in Laurel, Maryland.
March 4, 2019
Three members of APL’s executive leadership team — Christine Fox, Dave Van Wie and Christopher Watkins — have been named to the Defense Science Board’s 2019 Summer Study on the Future of U.S. Military Superiority.
February 28, 2019
The Building Congress and Exchange — a leading regional construction association — has recognized APL for the Lab’s work to upgrade a critical computer networking center.
February 20, 2019
The 3U CubeSats are commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) spacecraft measuring 34 cm long and 10 cm square; each carries a communications payload that was integrated by APL.
February 5, 2019
APL physicist Joan Hoffmann has been appointed to the Defense Science Board Task Force on Applications of Quantum Technologies, which will explore the potential application of quantum technologies in land, sea and subsurface challenges.
February 4, 2019
Kirk Shawhan has been appointed Precision Strike Mission Area Executive. He will combine his detailed knowledge of air and missile defense systems and operational experience in electronic warfare to build on the mission area’s recognized accomplishments in the precision strike domain.
January 30, 2019
The Laboratory will host “Bridging the Health Divide: From Research to Operations,” an inaugural National Health Symposium, held in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) on March 5–6, 2019, at the Kossiakoff Center on APL’s main campus.
January 9, 2019
Katherine L. Morse has been awarded the NATO Science and Technology Organization’s Scientific Achievement Award, the highest honor presented in NATO to science and technology working groups.
January 8, 2019
Researchers from APL published a new study that indicates that leading digital health companies have had minimal impact on disease burden and health care costs in the U.S. health care system.
