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What is the National Security Institute?

In September 2021, Virginia Tech announced the formation of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute, aspiring to become the nation's preeminent academic organization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research, technology, policy, and talent development to advance national security.

The Virginia Tech National Security Institute is one of the university’s three thematic research institutes, joining the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. These institutes bring together exceptional interdisciplinary faculty, unique research infrastructure, and deep relationships and contracts with sponsors to execute impactful research and development.  

Drawing on the experience of its faculty members and experts, the institute produces research and impact policy related to practical challenges facing national intelligence, defense, homeland security, and cybersecurity communities that are relevant to current questions about national security and that will aid senior policymakers, key departments, and agencies.