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|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy
|CreationLegislation=Not specified; part of broader research initiatives
|CreationLegislation=Not specified; part of broader research initiatives
|Purpose=The Transuranic Chemistry Center of Excellence aims to advance the understanding of transuranic elements' chemistry, particularly under extreme conditions relevant to national security, nuclear stewardship, and environmental science. It focuses on developing new chemical models, training the next generation of scientists, and fostering collaboration between academia and national laboratories.
|Purpose=Transuranic Chemistry Center of Excellence studies transuranic elements for security and science, training scientists and linking academia with labs.
|Website=https://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/
|Website=https://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/
|ProgramStart=2023
|ProgramStart=2023
|InitialFunding=$11.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
|InitialFunding=$11.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
|Duration=5 years (from 2023)
|Duration=5 years (from 2023)
|Historic=false
|Historic=No
}}
}}
The '''Transuranic Chemistry Center of Excellence''' at Georgia Tech seeks to deepen the understanding of transuranic elements' chemistry, specifically under conditions pertinent to nuclear stewardship, environmental remediation, and national security. Led by Associate Professor Henry "Pete" La Pierre, the center aims to explore new chemical bonding theories, develop predictive models, and educate future scientists in this specialized field.
The '''Transuranic Chemistry Center of Excellence''' at Georgia Tech seeks to deepen the understanding of transuranic elements' chemistry, specifically under conditions pertinent to nuclear stewardship, environmental remediation, and national security. Led by Associate Professor Henry "Pete" La Pierre, the center aims to explore new chemical bonding theories, develop predictive models, and educate future scientists in this specialized field.
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