KNS: UT Helps First Responders Prepare for Nuclear Incident
A course led by UT experts helped prepare East Tennessee first responders for a nuclear incident.
Knoxville News Sentinel: UT Experts Believe Syria Events Call for More Research
The Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons in attacks on its own people is raising questions in the research community about the need to counteract such activity, according to two experts at the University of Tennessee. The Knoxville News Sentinel recently interviewed Jeremy Smith, a governor’s chair researcher at UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Experts Can Address Aspects of Kim Jong Nam Assassination
A pair of UT institutions teach agencies around the world learn how to conduct chemical weapons investigations and how to detect and handle highly toxic substances such as VX.
Professor, Students Led Nuclear Security Writing Workshop for African Scientists, Policy Makers
A faculty member and three students recently led a writing workshop for African nuclear engineers, scientists, and policy makers. Russ Hirst, an associate professor of English, and three students traveled to Accra, Ghana, at the invitation of the African Centre for Science and International Security.
Hall Talks to US News on Dirty Bombs, the “Human Factor”
Howard Hall addressed topics related to how real is the dirty bomb threat.
Hall Talks to NPR’s Marketplace About Nuclear Rules
Howard Hall discussed what security measures are taken on campus to safeguard nuclear material with NPR.
Howard Hall’s Work Featured in Science
Science magazine turned to Howard Hall for thoughts on a new type of nuclear study.
Y-12 Simulation a Valuable Lesson for Nuclear Engineering Students
A class of UT nuclear engineering students recently got the educational opportunity of a lifetime, thanks to the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge.
UT Launches International Journal of Nuclear Security
The International Journal of Nuclear Security, a peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly articles and research related to all aspects of nuclear security, is now available online and free to the public.
Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet
The Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet featured an in-depth piece on the research of Howard Hall, UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for nuclear security; Steven Skutnik, assistant nuclear engineering professor; and graduate student Mike Willis. Materials for making deadly dirty bombs are easily accessible. The group has developed a mobile, low-cost device to locate dirty bombs and other
Forging Partnerships with Academia in Nuclear Detection and Forensics
Huban Gowadia, director of Domestic Nuclear Detection Office in the US Department of Homeland Security, spoke to faculty and students at UT’s Institute for Nuclear Security, a key university partner of the office. UT is actively engaged in two of the office’s grant programs which include the Academic Research Initiative and National Nuclear Forensics Expertise
Institute for Nuclear Security Distinguished Lecture Draws Protesters
An Institute for Nuclear Security Distinguished Lecture on the Y-12 National Security Complex’s Uranium Processing Facility project drew protesters and ninety registered attendees. John Eschenberg, federal director of the UPF project, spoke about the major National Nuclear Security Administration modernization and construction effort that will replace the decaying Manhattan Project era uranium building.