Texas southern university project title: consortium for research and education for advanced manufacturing of alloys for extreme conditions (ream) project objectives: overcome challenges in the…

The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration awarded Texas Southern University $964,003 on January 9, 2026, under the NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (CFDA 81.123) to conduct research and workforce development through the Consortium for Research and Education for Advanced Manufacturing of Alloys for Extreme Conditions (REAM).

The award funds research to overcome challenges in additive manufacturing of high-performance tungsten alloys, enhance advanced manufacturing structures through machine learning to improve quality and reliability of tungsten components, and examine effects of stressors on tungsten to develop materials that are feasible and sustainable. The project bridges academic and industry needs by fostering a comprehensive learning and research environment to develop a nationally competitive defense workforce.

Work is performed in Houston, Texas, with a period of performance extending through January 8, 2031. The MSIPP supports technical research aligned to the nuclear stockpile mission and develops career workforce pathways between higher education institutions and NNSA National Laboratories and Plants, with selection based on technical merit, strategic approach to education and student development, and qualifications of the research team.

Texas southern university project title: consortium for research and education for advanced manufacturing of alloys for extreme conditions (ream) project objectives: overcome challenges in the additive manufacturing process of high-performance tungsten alloys. Enhance advanced manufacturing structures via machine learning, improving quality and reliability of tungsten components. Examine effects of stressors on tungsten to develop materials that are feasible and sustainable. Bridge academic and industry needs by fostering a comprehensive learning and research environment that will shape the next generation of technologically adept, globally competitive national defense workforce.