### Question
How is the "scientist" defined?


### Answer
The term **scientist** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2571* as follows -

> an individual who has a degree from an institution of higher education in a science that has practical application in the nuclear nonproliferation sciences

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2571*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-PROLIFERATION MATTERS**

