### Question
How does ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS define scientist?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2571*, **scientist** is defined as:

> 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**

