The NACS program consists of 103 UMD faculty in 24 different departments & units, 33 adjunct faculty at nearby institutions, and 21 postdoc affiliates.

Currently 52 graduate students are enrolled the NACS program.  As of December 2020, 109 students have received their PhDs.

The NACS program has 3 full-time staff members.  Many faculty, students, and postdoc affiliates serve on NACS program committees.