About

NoVEL Mission

NoVEL Consortium for Research and Education in Materials Science and Photonics Engineering

The NoVEL Consortium: Norfolk State University (NSU), Virginia State University (VSU) and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks to

Contribute to the fundamental scientific and technical knowledge in the topic areas of Materials Science and Photonic Engineering
Develop the research and education capabilities of the partner universities in research areas relevant to the National Security Enterprise, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the National Ignition Facility.
Prepare talented students at the NoVEL universities to excel in STEM by providing them with career-readiness skills, fundamental knowledge, practical experience and training through applicable cutting edge research projects, professional skill building and experiential learning
Expose and excite pre-college and college students to internships and career opportunities at LLNL and other national Laboratories

Novel goals

To strengthen the preparation of STEM professionals through intentional recruiting and education
To increase number of students and graduates from NoVEL universities applying to LLNL
Increase the number of STEM students and graduates joining LLNL, government Laboratory and STEM workforce generally.

LLNL

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a federally funded research institution based in Livermore, California. For more information on LLNL, please go to https://www.llnl.gov/.

Applications for the NoVEL program is closed for the 2024 -2025 academic year and will re-open mid-August. Please contact Dr. Teresa Panurach, Executive Director, tpanurach@nsu.edu for any questions.