Uranium enrichment has gained a lot of attention in recent years because of the possibility for diverting material from peaceful uses and of enriching uranium beyond acceptable limits. One of the safeguards challenges for uranium enrichment lies in accounting for material and preventing diversions through the enrichment process. In uranium enrichment, UF6 gas is fed […]
NSSPI Student Develops System to Monitor Health of Radiation Detection Systems
Radiation portal monitors are used around the world to detect the illegal transportation of radioactive material at border crossings and points of entry. These portal monitors utilize scintillating detectors composed of polyvinyl toluene (PVT) plastic to screen vehicles and cargo for gamma ray emissions that would indicate the presence of radioactive materials. Unfortunately, the PVT […]
NSSPI Celebrates 100th Degree
While he was not able to walk across the stage, this past weekend Patrick O’Neal received the 100th graduate degree with a specialization in nuclear nonproliferation awarded to a nuclear engineering student from the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI) since its creation in March of 2006. O’Neal earned his Master of […]
NSSPI Offers Online Training Modules and Professional Certificate Programs
In response to the current COVID-19 situation, many employees across the nation are being asked to work from home. While this may be a disruption to their normal job functions, it can also be a tremendous opportunity to engage them in meaningful professional development activities. The Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI), […]
NSSPI and Texas A&M INMM Student Chapter Host Student Exchange with Japanese Universities
In February, the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI) and the Texas A&M University Student Chapter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management hosted a group of five students from various Japanese universities led by Prof. Akira Nishimura of the Tokyo Institute of Technology. The visit was part of the Japanese students’ […]