Ames National Laboratory to contribute to AI-Driven magnet manufacturing project under DOE Genesis Mission Ames Lab will help advance AI-guided manufacturing of high-performance magnets and strengthen domestic supply chains
Ames Lab scientist provides AI-driven roadmap for future permanent magnet design Researchers at Ames National Laboratory are advancing the discovery of materials for rare-earth-free permanent magnets by combining fundamental physics with artificial intelligence.
Ames Lab, Indium Corp. partner to boost domestic gallium production Ames National Laboratory and Indium Corporation have announced a research and development (R&D) partnership that seeks to expand production of gallium in the United States.
DuctGPT demonstrates how AI can accelerate discovery of next-generation fusion materials Scientists at Ames National Laboratory developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that accelerates discovery of materials needed for next-generation fusion energy systems.
Critical Materials Innovation Hub launches collaboration with Amazon The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Ames National Laboratory and the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub announced a new collaboration with Amazon to advance technologies that recover and recycle critical materials, such as battery-grade graphite, and essential minerals that power modern technologies.
Ames National Laboratory opens Advanced Magnet Facility The U. S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Ames National Laboratory celebrated a major milestone on March 10 with the official opening of its new Advanced Magnet Facility (AMF), marking a significant investment in U. S. leadership in magnet science and critical materials research.
Iowa Regional High School Science Bowl to be held Saturday Ames National Laboratory and Iowa State University will host the 36th annual Iowa Regional High School Science Bowl on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2025. The event will take place on the Iowa State campus.
Congratulations to the 2026 Iowa Regional Middle School Science Bowl winners! Congratulations to the North Middle School team for winning the 20206 Iowa Regional Middle School Science Bowl, hosted by Ames National Laboratory and Iowa State University.
Iowa Regional Middle School Science Bowl to be held Feb. 21 Ames National Laboratory and Iowa State University will host the 23rd annual Iowa Regional Middle School Science Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, on the Iowa State University campus. The day-long competition will be supported by volunteers from both the Ames Lab and Iowa State communities.
Tim Kidd named director of Ames National Laboratory’s Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering Tim Kidd, Ph. D., has been selected as the next director of the Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering (DMSE) at Ames National Laboratory. His tenure begins April 20, 2026.
