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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading national public health institute in the United States. Its primary goal is to protect public health and safety by controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability in the US and internationally.
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Job Corps
Job Corps offers free-of-charge education and vocational training to young men and women ages 16 to 24. Job Corps' mission is to help young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality and satisfaction of their lives through vocational and academic training.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is responsible for the civilian space program, aeronautics, and aerospace research. Since its establishment, it has led most US space exploration efforts. NASA focuses on better understanding Earth through advancing heliophysics, exploring bodies throughout the Solar System, and researching astroptopics.
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National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) preserves and documents government and historical records while increasing public access to the National Archives. NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing legally authentic and authoritative copies of Congress's acts, presidential directives, and federal regulations.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitors the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and atmosphere. It warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources and conducts research to understand better and improve environmental stewardship.
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National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. The NIH conducts scientific research through its Intramural Research Program and provides significant biomedical research funding to non-NIH research facilities through its Extramural Research Program.
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National Park Service
The National Park Service (NPS) manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. The NPS helps to preserve the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management while making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.
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National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for protection, safety, and general information. The NWS performs its primary task through a collection of national and regional centers and 122 local Weather Forecast Offices.
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Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the United States. Named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson, the Institution is termed "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 154 million items. The Institution's nineteen museums, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks.
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