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The Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute: A Multidisciplinary Educational Approach for Integrated Nuclear Energy Safety Security and Safeguards in the Middle East

Journal Article · · Journal of Nuclear Materials Management
OSTI ID:1831180
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Khalifa Univ. of Science and Technology, Aub Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)

The Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) at Khalifa University of Science and Technology was created as a regional institute offering education, research and technical services to support nuclear energy safety, security and safeguards (3S) objectives. A mixed methods approach—using the (1) Course Evaluation, (2) GNEH Alumni Survey, (3) Capstone Project and, (4) GNEII-Related Literature data sets—was used to evaluate the effect of implementing this multidisciplinary `3S' educational program and the broader impact of the associated `3S' multidisciplinary institute on nuclear energy human resource development. Data sets (1), (2) and (3) illustrate how well GNEII implemented this novel 3S curriculum and resulted in successful knowledge transfer. Data sets (2), (3) and (4) illustrate how well GNEII's impact has positively influenced professional workplace behaviors and the institute's broader reputation to support responsible nuclear energy program education. Furthermore, GNEII demonstrates one option for successfully providing a multidisciplinary, 3S curriculum to support broader nuclear infrastructure and human resource development aims.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1831180
Report Number(s):
SAND--2020-3561J; 685008
Journal Information:
Journal of Nuclear Materials Management, Journal Name: Journal of Nuclear Materials Management Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 48; ISSN 0893-6188
Publisher:
Institute of Nuclear Materials ManagementCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English