Leadership, Mission and Safety Without Compromise

On November 6, 2025, 78 veterans from the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf and post-9/11 conflicts embarked on a powerful journey to Washington, D.C. as part of Honor Flight Columbus Mission 147, proudly sponsored by Battelle.

Meet Asya Akkus, a rising senior majoring in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University. This summer, Asya is doing more than writing code. She is engineering a software solution designed to streamline research development workflows, with the potential to standardize data management and improve efficiency across Battelle’s laboratory network.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be an intern at Battelle? We asked Adam Helton, a third-year Ph.D. student in molecular genetics at The Ohio State University, to tell us about his experience firsthand. This summer, Adam is serving as a non-viral gene delivery intern, applying his academic expertise in a hands-on setting that’s shaping the future of gene therapy.

When Evie first walked through the doors of Battelle as a child during “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” she had no idea that years later she would return, not as a visitor, but as a valued member of the team.

At Battelle, operational excellence is more than a goal- it's a shared responsibility across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Ed Anderson’s leadership at LANL reflects Battelle’s people-first approach to safety, trust, and mission execution.