Nuclear Safeguards Education at the University of

Missouri

Current Activities and Future Opportunities

Kathleen M. Trauth, Ph.D., P.E.Department of Civil &

Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Missouri

Columbia, MO

University of Missouri University of Missouri Research Reactor

—analytical chemistry, materials modification

College of Engineering Graduate Nuclear Engineering program Medical and Veterinary Programs—

health physics Arts and Sciences—physics & chemistry

Evolution of Safeguards Program

Faculty with National Laboratories experience in nuclear waste management

Impetus for development of nuclear safeguards certificate

Graduate student internship with IAEA in geospatial area

Student chapter of Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

Safeguards Opportunities Information analysis Undeclared activities Declared activities

Educational Structure Must take place within an existing

degree program Safeguards education integrated into

existing degree programs Engage undergraduate and graduate

students Engage faculty

Educational Opportunities Interest by agencies, national labs,

professional organizations and the private sector in safeguards education

Faculty conducting research in applicable areas

Applicable educational content available; need to think “outside-of-the-box”

Undergraduate on the Way to Graduate

Develop interest (e.g., speakers) Link safeguards topics to the degree Electives (including co-listed courses) Minor/area of specialization may be

available Undergraduate research experience

as connection to graduate school

Opportunities for Safeguards Education

Unofficial Area of specialization (e.g., within

Electrical and Computer Engineering) Electives

Official Minor Certificate (fixed or categories of courses)

Nuclear Engineering Minor For students in Biology, Chemistry,

Engineering, or Physics with an interest in nuclear power

Requires 5 courses 4 Required 1 Elective

Nuclear Engineering Minor—Required Courses

ENGR 2300 - Engineering Thermodynamics

NU ENG 4315 - Energy Systems and Resources

NU ENG 4346 - Introduction to Reactor Engineering

NU ENG 4391 - Nuclear Radiation Detection (co-taught with CHEM 4600)

Nuclear Engineering Minor--Electives

NE 2201 - Applications of Nuclear Technology to Society

NE 4303 - Radiation Safety NE 4330 - Scientific & Technological

Aspects Terrorism & Counter Terrorism NE 4353 - Introduction to Fusion ECE 7550 Introduction to Plasmas

Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Safeguards Science

& Technology ECE 7335: Nuclear Safeguards Science

and Technology (co-listed as NE 7335) NE 7331: Nonproliferation Issues for

Weapons of Mass Destruction NE 7303: Radiation Safety NE 7391: Nuclear Radiation Detection

Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Safeguards Science

& Technology Only available as a graduate option Only 6 hours (2 courses) count for

both a degree program and the Graduate Safeguards Certificate

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Group A (Foundation course) Group B (Theoretical Breadth course) Group C (Technical Breadth &

Application) Capstone experience or additional

course from above

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Group A (Foundation course) GEOG 7840—Geographic

Information Systems I NATR 7325—Introduction to

Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Group B (Theoretical Breadth course) GEOG 7710—Spatial Analysis in

Geography GEOG 7830—Remote Sensing

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Group C (Technical Breadth & Application) GEOG 7860—Advanced Remote Sensing NATR 7365—GIS Applications GEOG 7940—Geographic Information

Systems II PUB AF 8320 Spatial Analysis for Public

Affairs

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Capstone experience GEOG 8085—Independent GIS

Project FOR 8050—Independent GIS

Project

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Only available as a graduate option All 12 hours (4 courses) count for

both a degree program and the GIS Certificate

A Multidisciplinary Workshop to Train the Next Generation of Safeguards Advocate

DOE-funded, INMM student chapter-organized workshop at MU February 2010

Collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, INMM Central Chapter, MU College of Engineering

A Multidisciplinary Workshop to Train the Next Generation of Safeguards Advocate Agency and national laboratory

presentations on safeguards Faculty presentations on research and

course content (multiple universities) Nuclear engineering and other disciplines

Student participation Presentations Career fair

A Multidisciplinary Workshop to Train the Next Generation of Safeguards Advocate

Safeguards presentations Educational Career Paths to MC&A The Role of the IAEA Safeguards Inspector Unattended Monitoring NDA and Measurements Containment & Surveillance Security Systems IT Infrastructure Security

A Multidisciplinary Workshop to Train the Next Generation of Safeguards Advocate

University presentations Science and Engineering Information Science and Analysis Policy, Communications and Compliance

Crosswalk

Take Aways Need to build up the infrastructure within

universities Leverage current research and courses Think broadly about what courses and

experiences constitute safeguards education

Continue working on “documenting” safeguards education