Nuclear Physics for Nonproliferation with the Nuclear Science and Security Consortium

The Nuclear Science and Security Consortium (NSSC) is a multi-institution initiative established by the National Nuclear Security Administration to train the next generation of nuclear security experts. Through partnerships between the NSSC's 11 academic institutions and 5 U.S. DOE National Laboratories, the Consortium engages in collaborative research and development in the foundational disciplines required for the nuclear security professional—nuclear physics is key in this regard. The Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Data Focus Area within the NSSC includes both curiosity and mission-driven work to address key questions in nuclear physics while training students in new detection methods and experimental techniques. This presentation will provide a broad overview of the NSSC, an introduction to the Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Data Focus Area, highlights of nuclear physics research projects with impact for the nuclear security mission, and opportunities for current and aspiring scholars in this space.