Nonproliferation-Focused Laboratory Internships as a Catalyst for University Safeguards Education

摘要

Given the identified need to recruit and train the next generation of nuclear safeguards and security specialists, a complementary approach is being undertaken in coordination with universities and national laboratories such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to support such initiatives. Laboratories such as ORNL have a strong interest in human capital development at universities, particularly in the field of nuclear safeguards and security. In light of this fact, laboratory internship programs such as those offered at ORNL have evolved to support and extend the nonproliferation education mission to universities. Such programs offer valuable experience and interaction with topical experts not normally available at universities.