U-M’s proposed computing center draws concerns over role in nuclear weapons modernization

By: Elinor Epperson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 2,137

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The University of Michigan’s proposed computing facility in Ypsilanti Township is the next step in high-powered computing and nuclear weapons research for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Nonproliferation experts say the research could also contribute to the development of new weapons.

The $1.2 billion research center would be almost 300,000 square feet, with the lion’s share going to Los Alamos. A much smaller portion – about 50,000 square feet – would go to …

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