Our Work

Safety Science

Envisioning a
Safer Future

Safety science aims to make the world’s extraordinary technological progress safer.

From energy storage systems and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence — these innovations deliver promise as society copes with everything from climate change and wildfires to PFAS-exposure and privacy breaches.

Still, we must ensure the technologies that define the 21st century are designed with safety in mind so their unintended consequences don’t outshine their benefits.

Safety science does just that — helping to illuminate and address the fire, electric, chemical, digital, and sustainability risks associated with scientific advancements through rigorous research, real-world testing, and educational resources.

How We Work

UL Research Institutes is committed to making the world a safer place through open science and collaboration, research and education, technology and innovation, community outreach and investment, and ethics and integrity.

Features and Highlights

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New Horizons in Safety Science

Explore how our researchers are making today’s technologies safer and listen to a podcast with our chief research officer in this special report from Scientific American Custom Media.
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Impact Reports

At UL Research Institutes, we are dedicated to advancing safety science to address the pressing challenges of our rapidly evolving world. Our impact reports highlight our commitment to harnessing technological advancements for a safer and more sustainable future.
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GEM Fellowships

The National GEM Consortium offers fellowships that connect employers with graduate students studying science and engineering. All GEM Fellows receive full tuition and fees. You can join UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in engineering a safer and more sustainable world.

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Our Research Institutes

Promoting human health through research and awareness of the potential risks of chemical pollutants

Developing new frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, trustworthy software/AI, and assured autonomy

Advancing safer design and deployment of energy storage and energy generation through science

Dedicated to addressing the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers

Working to develop and deploy new materials with the potential to address current global safety challenges

Building the future of safety science through STEM education resources and programs

Partnerships

Everyone benefits when world-class institutions work together to take on big challenges. Join us.

Grants

We’re funding scientific research to make the world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Learn about funding opportunities.

Careers

Work to make the world a safer place. Start a rewarding career at UL Research Institutes with other socially minded colleagues focused on innovation, collaboration, and ethics.