This morning's news reports included a story that originated from the
Washington Times linking interest in the McMaster nuclear reactor to alleged Al Qaeda connections involved in dirty bomb production.

We have total confidence in the safety and security of the reactor.
There is no indication whatsoever to substantiate the information in the story.

The news reports also suggest a link between an individual named in the story and McMaster. The University has no record of this individual ever attending school here or accessing the reactor.

We have referred the information received from the Washington Times to appropriate security and regulatory authorities.

The story may continue to appear in news reports over the coming days.