From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal by Dr. Kosal
The Energy Department’s Office of Science supports a large portion of basic U.S. scientific research, including fusion energy, particle physics, chemistry and material science. Together with the agency’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the agency manages a research portfolio with a budget of roughly $12 billion – nearly as large as that of the U.S. National Science Foundation, the other major federal funder of basic research....
Congratulations to Our Award Winning Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni
We are excited to be the home for so many amazing faculty, staff, and students at the Nunn School....
Nunn Schools Students Visited NTI in Washington, DC
On March 21, students visited NTI, a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear and biological threats. Guest speakers discussed NTI’s mission, ongoing projects, and followed up with Q&A....
Recent Scholarship and News from the Nunn School
Nunn School Faculty featured and/or published in the news....
Roper Publishes Op-ed on "Ukraine Shows How Drones Are Changing Warfare"
Will Roper, distinguished professor of the practice in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, co-authored an op-ed in Time Magazine titled "Ukraine Shows How Drones Are Changing Warfare." In it, Roper and co-author Eric Schmidt argue that the war in Ukraine underscores the vital role of ground troops and the imperative for continuous innovation in software and drone technology....
Student Organization Feature: Model NATO
The students from Georgia Tech represented the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the 2024 conference....
International Affairs Experts Discuss Kissinger’s Legacy
Henry Kissinger, a powerful former Secretary of State and advisor to 12 U.S. Presidents, was both a revered and an infamous diplomat. Georgia Tech experts from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs share their observations on his complex legacy and impact on the discipline of international affairs....
Georgia Tech Nunn School Faculty Scholarship - November 2023
Take a look at some of the recent scholarship from our amazing faculty at The Sam Nunn School of Student Affairs at Georgia Tech...
2023 Harry West Visionary Leadership Award Recipient, Joe Bankoff
The 2023 Harry West Visionary Leadership Award was presented to longtime civic leader Joe Bankoff in recognition of more than 40 years of leadership, dedication, and achievement that have left an indelible mark on the Atlanta region....
Will the F-16 Fighting Falcon Lead Ukraine to Victory Against Russia?
After more than a year of requests, Ukraine is finally about to start receiving General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons to aid in its efforts against the ongoing Russian invasion. General Breedlove shares his professional insight....
Dr. Lawrence Rubin Speaks to the World Affairs Council of Atlanta on the Conflict in Israel and Gaza
In a virtual briefing with the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, Dr. Rubin spoke on the Israel-Gaza conflict and its potential impact on the region and world, and pathways to peace....
In the UN Dispatch, Dr. Whitlark speaks on a podcast: China and the United States Hold their First Nuclear Security Talks in Years
“The first thing I want to say is that in a world of horrible news, and often horrible nuclear news, it’s quite a sea change to have even a tiny glimmer of some positive signs in the nuclear portfolio. And I would put even the little that we know so far about these recent discussions sort of in that category of potentially good news.”...