Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives
Description
Established as a joint Texas A&M University and TEES institute within the Department of Nuclear Engineering and in collaboration with the George Bush School of Government and Public Service to to work collaboratively with national laboratories and other partners to develop and apply science and technology to detect, prevent, and reverse the proliferation of nuclear and radiological weapons and guard against nuclear terrorism; educate the next generation of leaders in the field of nuclear security sciences; and to study the policy implications of deploying new technologies. NSSPI provides research, education, and support in the area of nuclear security especially with respect to the interface between policy and technology.
Address
M312 AIEN, 3473 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3473
Director
Chirayath, Sunilsunilsc@tamu.edu
Authorizing Document
090-2006
Date of Establishment
3/24/2006
Last Review
8/31/2016
Type
Center
Status
Active
BOR Approved
Yes
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