Idaho State University and Idaho National Laboratory plan to build a microreactor on campus in Pocatello.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Idaho State University and Idaho National Laboratory plan to build a microreactor on campus in Pocatello.
Who's involved
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Part of
A strategic initiative is underway to deploy advanced nuclear microreactors for national security, involving the U.S. Army and DOE.Also in this story
- Idaho National Laboratory is testing compact nuclear reactors for deployment while experts warn about security risks of accelerated nuclear development.
- The U.S. Army, in partnership with the DIU, selected Fort Campbell for the deployment of advanced nuclear microreactor technology.
- DOE supports a reactor pilot program being conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory.
- Idaho National Laboratory is conducting testing of small reactors near military bases.
The entities involved
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Idaho National Laboratory
United States Department of Energy complex located in the high desert of eastern Idaho
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Idaho State University
research university in eastern Idaho, USA
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Idaho
state of the United States of America
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- The University of Idaho has been recognized as a national Best Value University, serving the students and the state of Idaho.
- The annual symposium of the University of Idaho is being held in Boise, Idaho.
- Idaho, Oklahoma, and Tennessee are competing to host the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a potential project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Idaho State University, located in Pocatello, has partnered with the State Board of Education to develop plans for a new housing complex via a public-private partnership.