Federal Agencies

Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture: ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands supporting sound development of rural communities providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.

Department of Energy (DOE)
The Department of Energy's mission is to foster a secure and
reliable energy system that is environmentally and economically sustainable, to be a responsible steward of the Nation's nuclear weapons, to maintain its facilities and to support continued United States leadership in science and technology.

Department of Commerce (DOC)
The Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved living standards for all Americans by working in partnership with business, universities, communities and workers to promote U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace by strengthening and safeguarding the nation's economic infrastructure. DOC also strives to keep America competitive with science and technology and an unrivaled information base, and to provide effective management and stewardship of the nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable economic opportunities.

Department of Defense (DOD)
The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of the United States.

Department of the Interior (DOI)
The Department of the Interior's mission is (1) to encourage and provide for the appropriate management, preservation, and operation of the Nation's public lands and natural resources for use and enjoyment both now and in the future; (2) to carry out related scientific research and investigations in support of these objectives; (3) to develop and use resources in an environmentally sound manner, and provide an equitable return on these resources to the American taxpayer; and (4) to carry out trust responsibilities of the U.S. Government with respect to American Indians and
Alaska Natives.

Department of Transportation (DOT)
The mission of the Department of Transportation is to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA's purpose is to ensure that: all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work. EPA's national efforts to reduce environmental risk are based on the best available scientific information and EPA works to ensure that environmental protection is an integral consideration in U.S. policies concerning natural resources, human health, economic growth, energy, transportation, agriculture, industry, and international trade. These factors are similarly considered in establishing environmental policy as the United States plays a leadership role in working with other nations to protect the global environment.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA's mission is to advance and communicate scientific knowledge and understanding of the Earth, the solar system, and the universe. NASA also seeks to advance human exploration, use, and development of space and to research, develop, verify, and transfer advanced aeronautics and space technologies

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical information.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
NIST seeks to strengthen the U.S. economy and improve the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. NIST also seeks to provide U.S. industry with the world’s best technical infrastructure and return the best possible value to the economy and society.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA's historical role has been to predict environmental changes, protect life and property, provide decision makers with reliable scientific information, and foster global environmental stewardship.

National Science Foundation (NSF)
The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs that invest over $3.3 billion per year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering.