Brookhaven Science Associates is a partnership between Stony Brook University and Battelle Memorial Institute that manages the Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York. Established in 1998, the organization focuses on scientific research and development in various fields, including energy, physics, and environmental science. The laboratory is home to several major facilities, such as the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider and the National Synchrotron Light Source II. These facilities support a wide range of experiments and collaborations, contributing to advancements in science and technology while promoting education and outreach in the scientific community.