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Nuclear Security Education and Coursework Focus

At the Institute for Nuclear Security (INS), we tackle the world’s most pressing nuclear challenges through research, education, and strategic collaboration.

Our focus spans a wide range of critical areas:
  • Nuclear Nonproliferation & Arms Control

  • Nuclear Forensics & Threat Detection

  • Cybersecurity & Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials

  • International Safeguards & Treaty Verification

  • Emergency Response & Risk Analysis

The INS brings together leading experts from academia, national laboratories, and government agencies to develop innovative solutions that enhance global security. Students and researchers have the opportunity to engage in real-world projects with significant impact, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and access to key partners like Y-12, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and DOE/NNSA.

Whether you’re exploring nuclear policy, engineering countermeasures, or developing detection technologies, INS offers a unique environment where science meets security.