Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Laboratory managed by Iowa State University. Locate ... d on the Iowa State campus, Ames Laboratory seeks solutions to energy-related problems of national importance through the exploration of physics, chemistry, engineering, applied mathematics, and materials sciences. We accelerate the discovery of new materials and share our expertise with the scientific community and partners throughout the U.S. and the world. Ames Laboratory is a top national laboratory in converting science into licensed technologies. read more