Nuclear Technologies and National Security
Strategic Security Sciences
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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: