Our Mission
The Diversity Office supports the Laboratory’s mission to do
world-class science by providing a pipeline of qualified, diverse
candidates; by recommending to the Director policies and procedures
that ensure (1) equitable treatment and opportunities for all
employees, (2) an environment free from harassment; and (3)
encourage respect for individual differences.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws are anti discrimination laws.
The laws that impact employment practices are in title VII of the
Civil Rights Act. In accordance with these laws, employment
decisions involving hiring, promotions, and compensation will be
based on qualifications and performance regardless of an
individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital
status, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law or executive
order.
As a Federal Contractor Brookhaven National Laboratory is
required to follow federal regulations regarding Affirmative Action
Compliance for minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance is the Federal Agency
responsible for enforcing these regulations.
Our Award-Winning Office
 DOE 2001 EEO\Diversity Award
United States Department of Energy 2001 EEO\Diversity Award
Presented to Brookhaven National Laboratory for demonstrated
excellence in implementing a sound, systematic, and effective
approach to Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity.
Innovative Solutions for Independent Living (SILO) Award
(March 2000)
SILO'S Barrier Busters Award presented to Brookhaven National
Laboratory for developing innovative solutions which reduce or
eliminate employment or workplace barriers for people with
disabilities.
Employer of the Year Silver Honoree 1999
Presented to Brookhaven National Laboratory by the National
Business and Disability Council. Awarded for recognition by staff
and associates, as a leader n expanding employment opportunities
for people with disabilities. Brookhaven National Laboratory has
made recruitment, employment procedures, accessibility and
accommodation policies a priority, setting high standards for
other employers to follow.
1999 NYSRA Business/Industry Award Nomination
(Long Island Region)
"Brookhaven National Laboratory has been proactive in
furthering the education, training and employment of persons with
disabilities, the are a role model to other organizations and well
deserving of the New York State Rehabilitation Association (NYSRA)
regional award. Francine Tishman Executive Director, Abilities
Inc.
NYSRA "The 1999 Business/ Industry Recognition Award " to
Brookhaven National Laboratory "Partners in Employment" "Working
with rehabilitation agencies making the most of people's
abilities."
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One of ten national laboratories overseen and primarily
funded by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Brookhaven
National Laboratory conducts research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental
sciences, as well as in energy technologies and national security. Brookhaven Lab also
builds and operates major scientific facilities available to university, industry and
government researchers. Brookhaven is operated and managed for DOE’s Office of Science by
Brookhaven Science Associates, a limited-liability company founded by Stony Brook University,
the largest academic user of Laboratory facilities, and Battelle, a nonprofit, applied science
and technology organization.