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NSSPI Conducts Domestic Nuclear Facilities Experience in New Mexico and Texas
May 28, 2026NSSPI’s 2026 Domestic Nuclear Facilities Experience gave students firsthand exposure to safeguards, fuel cycle operations, and nuclear careers through visits to leading facilities in New Mexico and Texas.
Read MoreNSSPI Student Supports Nuclear Security Training While Advancing Research to Deter Poaching
April 1, 2026The article highlights graduate student Jordan Hillis Clark’s work supporting nuclear security training and using radiation detection to help deter rhino poaching, showing the global impact of her research.
Read MoreNSSPI Hosts IAEA School of Nuclear Knowledge Management
December 16, 2025NSSPI at Texas A&M hosted the IAEA School of Nuclear Knowledge Management, bringing together global participants to improve knowledge sharing, workforce development, and collaboration in nuclear security.
Read MoreNSSPI Student Uses Simulations to Improve Mobile NRTA System Performance
November 20, 2025The article features graduate student Seungwoo Son, who uses simulations to improve mobile NRTA systems for identifying nuclear materials, enhancing their accuracy and reliability in nuclear security applications.
Read MoreNSSPI Researchers participate in the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting
November 14, 2025NSSPI researchers presenting work on nuclear safeguards and security at the American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, showcasing their contributions to advancing nuclear research and collaboration.
Read MoreTexas A&M Stanton Nuclear Security Fellows Participate in 2025 Fellows Meeting in Washington, D.C.
November 6, 2025Fellows from Texas A&M Stanton Nuclear Security connected with national experts and academic peers in Washington, D.C., to exchange ideas and insights on key nuclear security issues shaping policy and practice.
Read MoreNSSPI Conducts INMM Safeguards Fundamentals Workshop
October 13, 2025NSSPI conducted a workshop on the Policy and Technical Fundamentals of International Nuclear Safeguards in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreNSSPI Conducts Workshop on Gamma Spectrometry for National Security for Jordan
August 15, 2025The NSSPI‑led workshop provided technical experts with hands‑on training and expert instruction to strengthen national security capabilities in radiation detection and gamma spectrometry analysis.
Read MoreNSSPI Student Investigates Neutron Detection System Solutions Beyond Helium-3
May 12, 2025An NSSPI student’s research explored solid‑state alternatives to helium‑3 neutron detectors, offering a simpler, faster, and more scalable approach for nuclear security applications.
Read MoreINMM Student Chapter and NSSPI Organize Workshop on PBR and TRISO-Fueled Reactor Nonproliferation
April 24, 2025The Pebble Bed and TRISO‑Fueled Reactor Nonproliferation workshop convened technical and policy experts to examine nonproliferation and safeguards challenges associated with pebble bed and TRISO‑fueled reactor technologies as they move toward commercial deployment.
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