Professor and Head of Physics Jeremiah D. Sullivan was just appointed to head the Nuclear Nonproliferation subcommittee of a newly created National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Advisory Committee. The appointment, which began in June 25, is for one year with reappointment permitted.

The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Administrator for Nuclear Security with advice, information, and recommendations on NNSA mission performance, needs, and priorities. The Committee will provide an organized forum for the community to provide advice and input to programs concerning nonproliferation, stockpile stewardship and naval reactor issues, and their related technology, research and development.