Our Vision is to understand all facets of nuclear matter and forces while delivering benefit to society through use-inspired and applied research.

NSD performs world-leading research in basic and applied nuclear science with cross-cutting nuclear theory efforts. Our research advances our understanding of all facets of nuclear matter and forces while delivering benefits to society.

NSD operates the 88-Inch Cyclotron and the Semiconductor Detector and Scintillator Engineering Laboratories.

Safety is paramount to what we do. We foster a culture in which safety, health, and environmental protection are integrated in all we do, where everyone expects and practices safety, and where we continue to learn and improve. Integrated Safety Management (ISM) is the Department of Energy’s framework for how we protect ourselves and each other while pursuing the Lab’s mission.

Work and life intersect in many ways, and it is important to strive for a balance that is constructive and healthy, both mentally and physically. As integral members of Berkeley Lab and the Physical Sciences Area, we in the Nuclear Science Division strive to deliver on our science mission while embodying the Lab’s stewardship values of Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation and Respect in all we do.

NSD trains the next generation of leaders in nuclear science and sustains an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive. We believe that embodying the Lab’s stewardship values of Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation and Respect is key to accomplishing our vision and mission.

Inspiring and educating the scientists of tomorrow is a key part of Nuclear Science’s mission. We host undergraduate interns each year and have mentored numerous graduate students. Among their wide variety of impressive futures, many have joined the ranks of our postdoctoral researchers and some have gone on to Berkeley Lab staff positions. We also engage in outreach to the general public, most notable by hosting the annual Nuclear Science Day for Scouts.