Office of Research and Development (ORD)
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Office of Research and Development (ORD) strives to
- Foster a creative research environment that rewards innovation and excellence in research, while adhering to the highest ethical standards of science.
- Shepherd the formulation and integration of strategic directions for internal research and development
- Serve as the focal point for collaborations with the external research community and partnerships with universities across the country
- Mentor postdoctoral fellows in the development of their careers, consistent with NASA and Caltech’s commitment towards educating the next generation of researchers
Find a Researcher
Search for JPL Researchers by Name or Keyword(s)
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory employs many talented researchers from a wide cross-section of science and technology disciplines. Search through a selection of profiles by name or keyword(s).
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Here you can browse a selection of topic areas to find researchers who specialize in these areas.
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Awards & Recognitions
Browse through the various awards received in JPL and view researchers that have won those awards. The work and accomplishments of many JPL researchers has been recognized by many institutions. Awards, fellowships, and other recognitions have been bestowed on researchers across multiple fields of research.
Posters
Every year, JPL holds an annual Research Poster Conference, allowing Researchers to exhibit their work to the wider research community.