The College of Engineering is excited to welcome Hon. Dr. Marvin Adams of Texas A&M University for the 2026 Dean's Distinguished Lecture:

Sustaining Nuclear Security in a Changing Global Landscape 

Over the past 80 years, nuclear deterrence, nonproliferation efforts, and arms control have played key roles in maintaining global security. However, today’s rapidly changing geopolitical environment presents new challenges to these long‑standing efforts. Shifts in alliances, evolving military capabilities, and the ambitions of potential adversaries are placing increased strain on systems and strategies that have helped prevent conflict for decades.  

The United States has long focused on maintaining a credible and effective nuclear deterrent while working to limit the spread of nuclear weapons. Today, global conditions continue to change in ways that make it difficult to sustain the successes of these efforts. This talk will outline the major challenges now facing nuclear deterrence, nonproliferation, and arms control, and will highlight current efforts aimed at addressing them and supporting long‑term peace and security. 

Thursday, May 7 
5:30 p.m. PDT 

Attend In-Person: 
CH2M HILL Alumni Center; 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331 
5 p.m.: Doors open   
5:30-6:45: Lecture followed by Q&A 
6:45-7:30 p.m.: Reception 
Register for in-person event 

Attend Virtually: 
5:30-6:45: Lecture followed by Q&A 
Register for livestream