MinerAlert
MinerAlert
Our nation faces rapid changes in defense, technology, and security. The National Security Institute is committed to addressing and delivering innovative solutions to defense and security challenges. Through strategic research, hands-on education, and rapid technology development, we empower researchers and students to solve complex national defense problems and vulnerabilities.
To be the nation's most trusted university partner for national security innovation and the premier defense research hub of the American Southwest.
Innovate, develop, and transition critical technologies into national security capabilities through applied research and rapid prototyping.
Supporting mission-ready capabilities that meet evolving operational needs.
Advancing technologies and solutions that strengthen our nation's defense and security posture.
Fostering research excellence, workforce development, and experiential learning opportunities.
Delivering meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and service.
Challenging the status quo to deliver novel, asymmetric solutions to the nation's most pressing national security problems.
Every effort is driven by a clearly defined warfighter need or validated national security gap.
Rapidly moving from concept to tangible physical and digital prototypes to reduce risk and accelerate learning.
Conducting use-inspired research focused on technologies with a clear and credible path to transition.
Concentrating on high-priority technology domains, including space, cyber, artificial intelligence, directed energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Measuring success by capabilities delivered, adopted, and sustained in operational use rather than publications alone.
National Security Institute
500 W University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968
Email: nsi@utep.edu
Phone: 915-747-8279