Cyclotron Institute

Center Details

Description

Established as an organizational unit of the College of Science, the Cyclotron Institute is a Department of Energy (DOE) University facility jointly supported by the State of Texas, the Cyclotron Institute is a major technical and educational resource for Texas A&M. The Institute provides the primary infrastructure for graduate programs in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics. Programs focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for application in space science, materials science, analytical procedures, and nuclear medicine. Through an upgrade supported by the Department of Energy, TAMU, and the Robert A. Welch Foundation, Institute capabilities have been expanded to included accelerated radioactive ion beams and research medical isotope production.

Web Address

http://cyclotron.tamu.edu/

yennello@tamu.edu

Phone

(979) 845-1411

Fax

(979) 845-1899

Address

Cyclotron Institute Texas A&M University MS #3366 College Station TX 77843-3366

Director

Yennello, Sherry J
Professor & Director
Cyclotron Institute
yennello@tamu.edu

Organization Information

Authorizing Document

Minute Order 271-62 (See also MO 012-64 22-Feb-64)

Date of Establishment

1/1/1962

Last Review

8/31/2019

Type

Institute

Status

Active

BOR Approved

Yes

Institutions

Texas A&M University

Keywords and Thematic Areas

Keywords

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Thematic Areas

Energy, Food and Water

Organizations

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