The K1 Project

The K1 Project The K1 Project, Center for Nuclear Studies at Columbia University, aims to engage the public in an informed dialogue regarding nuclear technologies.

Nuclear technologies have been the source of interest, innovation, and conflict since their development in the 20th century. Despite the saliency of the nuclear related issues, there has been a lack of informed debate on the subject in the public sphere. The K1 Project was founded in 2011 in order to tackle these issues in a fresh manner. In Fall of 2014, it was officially recognized at a center o

f study with Columbia University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Today, the K1 Project, Center for Nuclear Studies at Columbia University, offers opportunities for college students to get involved in working to engage the public in a dynamic discussion of nuclear prospects. We have many initiatives planned in the future, each with the goal of creating an environment to discuss the difficult questions.

Are we prepared for a  nuclear disaster?   student Katherine Malus analyzes the history of US preparedness and provides ...
11/08/2018

Are we prepared for a nuclear disaster? student Katherine Malus analyzes the history of US preparedness and provides some tips about how to stay as safe as possible.

By Katherine Malus November 2, 2018 In 1945, the United States - for the first time in history - used nuclear weapons to attack another country. An arms race that lasted decades began almost immediately after these attacks, and many, including former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry, are concerned th...

Over the last couple of weeks, our students and board of directors have attended meetings and events of the First Commit...
10/29/2018

Over the last couple of weeks, our students and board of directors have attended meetings and events of the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, whose work focuses on disarmament and international security. The events have been a fascinating learning experience for all of us. We are eager to continue our collaboration with the UN Office of Disarmament to increase education efforts and engagement of the youth on these topics.

Our Founding Director and Assistant Director got to meet Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director of the International Campaign...
10/26/2018

Our Founding Director and Assistant Director got to meet Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) last Sunday at the Evening for Peace Gala organized by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. ICAN was awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize and Dr. Rouco was able to hold it!

How much do you know about the  nuclear weapons in existence today and their potential impact on our world? Click below ...
10/20/2018

How much do you know about the nuclear weapons in existence today and their potential impact on our world? Click below to put some numbers into context with this amazing interactive activity that our Columbia student Matt Zinman has created!

By Matthew Zinman October 5, 2018 How much do you know about the nuclear weapons in existence today and their potential impact on our world? Click on the links below to learn more about the relative scope and power of nuclear weapons, as well as the stockpiles of different nuclear weapons states. Co...

If you are near Columbia University tomorrow, don't miss Dr. Hughes' talk on our work in the Marshall Islands!
10/02/2018

If you are near Columbia University tomorrow, don't miss Dr. Hughes' talk on our work in the Marshall Islands!

On Monday we will be discussing our work engaging undergraduate students in discussion about nuclear disarmament issues.
09/21/2018

On Monday we will be discussing our work engaging undergraduate students in discussion about nuclear disarmament issues.

Our super scuba diving team (including Gemma from Barnard College) was in the Marshall Islands in August to investigate ...
09/20/2018

Our super scuba diving team (including Gemma from Barnard College) was in the Marshall Islands in August to investigate radiological conditions in the Bravo nuclear bomb crater, at Bikini Atoll. Cores are safely back in our lab!

K=1 Project research and diving team did a fantastic job this summer. This year's trip required high level of technical ...
09/11/2018

K=1 Project research and diving team did a fantastic job this summer. This year's trip required high level of technical training. The expedition was a success and we are ready to work on the analysis of samples.

Click here (http://bit.ly/Iran_nuclear_K1) for a great article exploring the history of Iran nuclear weapon development ...
09/11/2018

Click here (http://bit.ly/Iran_nuclear_K1) for a great article exploring the history of Iran nuclear weapon development and the events that led to the signature of the JCPOA in 2015. By K=1 Project Research Fellow and CC_Columbia student, KatherineMalus.

By Katherine Malus September 9, 2018 After years of negotiations to sign and comply with the JCOPA, the future of the treaty is uncertain. Back in the 1950s, when nuclear proliferation was seen as more of a goal rather than a problem, the United States helped Iran create its nuclear program through....

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