HQ Function

Serves as the administrative and historical center of the institution, providing leadership, support for its various research departments, and a venue for scientific discourse.

Notable Features:

A historic landmark building featuring Beaux-Arts architecture, designed by Carrère and Hastings. It includes elegant event spaces, a rotunda, and a lecture hall, frequently used for scientific conferences, meetings, and public outreach.

Work Culture:

The headquarters fosters a culture of intellectual rigor, collaboration, and support for groundbreaking scientific inquiry. It connects the institution's rich history with its ongoing mission of discovery.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters building is not only an architectural gem but also symbolizes Andrew Carnegie's vision of an institution dedicated to 'encourage, in the broadest and most liberal manner, investigation, research, and discovery.'

Values Reflected in HQ: The building's grandeur and dedication to science reflect the institution's commitment to excellence, enduring discovery, and the profound impact of scientific research on society.

Location:

Carnegie Science maintains a significant global presence primarily through its internationally recognized research departments and observatories. The Las Campanas Observatory in Chile is a key international facility for astronomy. Scientists from all departments conduct fieldwork and collaborate with researchers across the globe, addressing global challenges in areas like climate change, biodiversity, Earth sciences, and astrophysics. The institution's findings are disseminated globally through publications, conferences, and partnerships, contributing to the worldwide scientific knowledge base.

Street Address:

1530 P Street NW

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA