Project WMD (Non)Proliferation: Perceptions and Norms Program DUIRI - Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship Term Spring 2025 Status Accepted Research Area Global Security Description Understanding and limiting the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) is a crucial component of global security. In this project, we address two main research questions: How and why do states and non-state actors pursue Weapons of Mass Destruction? How do perceptions and norms surrounding WMD shape these choices and the international community's responses to them? Supervisor Miriam Marina Barnum Mentor Austin Rory Cooper Type of work required Undergraduate researchers will work with faculty mentors in History and Political Science to collect and analyze data, both qualitative and quantitative, relevant to the research questions described above. Websites Qualifications No specific required qualifications. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 10 (estimated)