Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Technologies - Research

We are discovering signatures and understanding threats by creating materials, methods, and technologies to detect and analyze them

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	Radio and Analytical Chemistry Establishing nexus for chemistry and radiological materials that support important national security missions to prevent and counter acts of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass effect. Key projects and initiatives Chemical and biothreat signatures m/q Initiative Rugged luminescent nanoparticle tracers
	Nuclear Engineering and Materials Analysis Investing in the expansion and enhancement of our capabilities in nuclear and material technologies. Key projects and initiatives Fast Flux Test Facility Fuel Analysis under Steady-state and Transients (FAST) Nuclear material science Radiochemical Processing Laboratory
	Nuclear Signatures and Nonproliferation Delivering the science, technology, and leadership in physics, chemistry , biology, and the engineering of detection systems to advance national security solutions. Key projects and initiatives m/q Initiative Nuclear forensics Radiological and nuclear detection
	Pathogen Biology and Biochemistry Advancing chemical and biological signatures science by using novel chemical approaches to address problems of biological origin. Key projects and initiatives Chemical and biothreat signatures m/q Initiative
	Applied Radiation Detection and Imaging Leading the development and deployment of radiation-interdiction and safeguards systems, technologies, and strategies worldwide. Key projects and initiatives m/q Initiative
	Threat Detection and Interdiction Testing and Evaluation Leading the evaluation of complex detection systems for national and international security. Radiochemical Processing Laboratory Contraband detection Pathogen detection
	CBRNE Forensics Providing critical research, technology, and operations expertise for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives worldwide. Key projects and initiatives m/q Initiative Nuclear forensics Radiochemical Processing Laboratory Shallow Underground Laboratory
	STEM Leadership Development for Mission Alignment Committing to train, support, and inspire a diverse cadre of scientists, engineers, and other future leaders in national security. Key projects and initiatives Introduction to Arms Control Course National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) Minority-Serving Institution Partnership Program Radiation Detection for Nuclear Security Summer School Safeguards Internship Program