The Texas A&M University System National Laboratories Office (NLO) was formed by the chancellor to be a conduit for expanding engagement with the national laboratories for faculty, staff, and students of the A&M System. This office engages with all Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Agency laboratories and sites.
The NLO has developed a multi-element program to help Texas A&M System researchers:
- develop collaborative ties with researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL);
- execute the Texas A&M System and LANL collaborative research projects; and
- formalize long-term relationships where appropriate, such as through joint appointments.
The Program for International Nuclear Security (PINE) is within the NLO and serves all of The Texas A&M University System. The program’s focus is limited to the international, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, while NLO includes nuclear weapons as deterrence.
PINE coordinates with various partners in the Texas A&M System to deliver programs in:
- the introduction of nuclear power;
- nuclear technology applications;
- emergency preparedness and response;
- and nuclear safety, security and safeguards.
