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Nuclear Technologies and National Security

Strategic Security Sciences

 S3
The Strategic Security Sciences Division (S3) is an applied research organization that translates discovery and applied science innovations into practical solutions to enduring and emerging national security challenges.

As a multi-disciplinary, national security-oriented division within a multipurpose Office of Science laboratory, we are uniquely positioned to leverage discovery and applied science breakthroughs to strengthen U.S. prosperity and security. We strive for a secure future for our nation through science-grounded approaches to multifaceted risks.

The division has four primary research areas, many of which leverage Argonne’s expertise in other divisions:

Our Mission

Our Vision