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NU President visits NSRI National Capital Region Laboratory & Conference Center

September 25, 2024

Group photo of researchers in front of NSRI/NU logo
Pictured from left: Patrick Rhoads, Jeff Kratz, Matt Hammons, Rick Evans, Dr. Gold, Marty Sikes, Misty Bensman, Dillon Cunningham, Dr. Thomas Mueller, Dr. Neal Woollen
Via LinkedIn — Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., president of the University of Nebraska System (NU), visited the NSRI National Capital Region Laboratory and Conference Center in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, on September 24, 2024.

The facility is conveniently located approximately five miles from Fort Meade, 20 miles from the Pentagon and 30 miles from the headquarters of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. It boasts leading collaboration technology and multiple meeting rooms, and is currently undergoing a 15,000-square-foot expansion to build out a chemical wet lab, analytical chemistry laboratory and a rapid prototyping engineering space. The facility also offers a 4,300-square-foot flex space, which is often used for scenario-based exercises, tabletop exercises, work group discussions, laboratory trainings and programs and technology reviews and demonstrations.

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About the National Strategic Research Institute

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska helps ensure the United States' safety and preparedness against strategic threats through research and development. Established in 2012, NSRI is one of 15 University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) designated by the U.S. Department of War. The nonprofit institute is sponsored by United States Strategic Command and affiliated with the University of Nebraska System of four campuses. NSRI connects leading scientists and collegiate students with federal agencies to deliver novel research, technology, training and expertise for strategic deterrence and countering weapons of mass destruction. Read about our mission.

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