National labs like Los Alamos are crucial for informing government policy and advancing science and technology, particularly in national security.

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Outline:

(00:37) What on Earth are FFRDCs?

(05:48) Overview of FFRDCs

(06:23) Types of FFRDCs

(08:06) National labs: history and overview

(08:11) The labs: A (very) brief history

(11:27) Overview of the national labs today

(16:58) Why (not) work for the FFRDCs?

(21:35) FFRDC roles and personal fit

(22:00) Types of roles

(24:45) Placement opportunities and transitioning into government

(26:13) Getting an FFRDC job

(30:23) FFRDCs working on emerging technology issues

(32:02) Testimonials

(34:28) Additional resources

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