The Office of Educational Programs mission is to design, develop, implement, and facilitate workforce development and education initiatives that support the scientific mission at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Department of Energy. These initiatives will: Educate new generations of scientists, engineers, technicians, and teachers Encourage and promote science literacy Assist the scientific staff in achieving their goals Support and celebrate diversity Maintain BNL as a local, regional, national, and international educational asset The Office of Educational Programs will fulfill this mission safely and efficiently with the support of the unique scientific tools and intellectual resources at BNL to maintain its position as a world-class institution on the frontiers of cutting-edge science.