NU President visits NSRI National Capital Region Laboratory & Conference Center
September 25, 2024
Pictured from left: Patrick Rhoads, Jeff Kratz, Matt Hammons, Rick Evans, Dr. Gold, Marty Sikes, Misty Bensman, Dillon Cunningham, Dr. Thomas Mueller, Dr. Neal WoollenVia 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.
Entry to the NSRI National Capital Region (NCR) Laboratory & Conference Center in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
Rick Arestad (right), NSRI senior scientist, discusses one of his projects with NU President Jeff Gold (center) and UNMC Director of Government Relations Jeff Kratz (left).
Dan Van Buren (left), NSRI senior scientist, shares some of his recent work with NU President Jeff Gold (right). Marty Sikes (center) serves as NSRI associate executive director for chemical and biological defense programs.
NSRI serves as the DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center of U.S. Strategic Command and NU. Through the institute leading scientists deliver innovative national security research, technology, product and strategy development, training and exercises, and subject matter expertise to the DOD and other federal agencies.
Several NSRI staff briefed Dr. Gold, highlighting capabilities and deliverables from across NSRI's research portfolio, which includes:
Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Programs
Chemical & Biological Threat Detection & Countermeasure Development
Medical Countermeasures
Threat-Based Training & Exercise Support
Food, Agriculture & Environment Security
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About the National Strategic Research Institute
Through the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska leading scientists deliver innovative national security research, technology, product and strategy development, training and exercises, and subject matter expertise to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. One of only 15 DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Centers in the country, NSRI is sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command and works to ensure the United States’ safety and preparedness against increasingly sophisticated threats. Read about our mission.
As the DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of U.S. Strategic Command and the University of Nebraska System, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) delivers solutions for strategic deterrence and CWMD mission requirements gaps. Our rapid-response capabilities and efficient contracting vehicle can help federal government program managers meet critical research and development needs. Connect with us to learn more.
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