Idaho National Laboratory projects earn three national funding awards
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has received three funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Technology Commercialization Fund program. The funding, totaling $1.4 million with an additional cost share of $800,000, will help further the lab’s groundbreaking work in grid resilience, nuclear power plant reliability and modeling/simulation. The Technology Commercialization […]
New interactive exhibit teaches local community about hydropower
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — Idaho Falls Power and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office, have unveiled a new interactive exhibit in the city’s Heritage Park. The exhibit will promote understanding of hydropower and its importance to regional power generation. “At INL, we wanted to […]
National labs launch AI collaboration at Idaho roundtable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Eight United States national laboratories and research centers have launched an initiative to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence across the Department of Energy complex. The inaugural National Laboratory AI Roundtable, hosted by the Idaho National Laboratory, brought AI leaders together to align standards, security frameworks and operational use cases for […]
Idaho National Laboratory technologies earn two R&D 100 Awards
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – Two technologies developed at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been named as winners for the 2025 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes referred to as the “Oscars of innovation.” Since they were established by R&D Magazine in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards have identified and celebrated the top technology products from the […]
Idaho National Laboratory accelerates nuclear energy projects with Amazon Web Services cloud and AI technologies
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will collaborate to use AWS’s advanced capabilities and cloud infrastructure to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for nuclear energy projects. INL leads the nation in adapting AI for the nuclear energy industry. The laboratory is developing a suite of technologies that […]
Idaho National Laboratory collaborates with Microsoft to streamline nuclear licensing
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) have announced a collaboration to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline the nuclear permitting and licensing application process. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy through the National Reactor Innovation Center provided funding for […]
Idaho National Laboratory to lead advancements in US semiconductor manufacturing
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been chosen to serve as the chief digital officer for the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA Institute (SMART USA). This Manufacturing USA Institute, funded by the National Institute for Standards and Technology CHIPS for America program and launched in 2025, is led […]
Idaho National Laboratory, Missouri S&T launch research partnership
(Idaho Falls, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory and Missouri University of Science and Technology have signed a new collaboration aimed at advancing research and educational opportunities. This partnership has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding highlighting their joint commitment to the Strategic Understanding for Premier Education and Research (SUPER) initiative. The agreement outlines […]
Energizing Minds: INL invites teachers to explore the future of energy, become energy education leaders
The Idaho National Laboratory invites teachers to join us June 24-25 for “Energizing Minds: Exploring the Future of Energy at INL,” a dynamic professional development workshop designed exclusively for educators. At this free event, INL’s K-12 STEM Education team will showcase how we are changing the world’s energy future as the nation’s nuclear research laboratory. […]
Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum opens May 23 for 2025 season
Experimental Breeder Reactor-I (EBR-I), located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls on U.S. Highway 20, will open for the 2025 season starting Friday, May 23, and running through Labor Day. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The reactor was completed in 1951, and on Dec. 20 of that […]
Strategic partnership between Idaho National Laboratory and Cyber Florida bolsters cybersecurity, nurtures talent
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida) at the University of South Florida and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have agreed to collaborate on critical infrastructure cyber mitigation and workforce development. INL and Cyber Florida signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the collaboration late last month. One of INL’s primary […]
INL Fire Department prepares for 2025 wildland fire season
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Fire Department is preparing for the 2025 wildland fire season. Before each summer fire season, the department reviews its procedures and lessons learned from previous fires. This ensures firefighters are prepared to protect people, property and the environment from wildland fires at the desert Site. INL’s […]
Idaho and Trump Administration sign agreement to support US nuclear energy future
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy have agreed to a targeted waiver of the 1995 Settlement Agreement. The agreement established milestones to remove legacy waste at the Idaho National Laboratory site while allowing nuclear energy research and development at the lab. The waiver will enable critical research […]
INL invites students to explore computer science at new Digital Discovery Night event
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory invites local K-12 students and their families to attend Digital Discovery Night, a new STEM education event focused on computer science, cybersecurity and more. The event will be held at the INL Meeting Center in Idaho Falls on Friday, May 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families […]
Registration for INL STEM summer camps opens April 1
The Idaho National Laboratory is hosting three summer camp programs this summer, STEM Scholars, CyberCore and STEM Leaders in Training. These programs are free and learning materials are provided. Registration for the STEM Scholars and CyberCore summer camps opens Tuesday, April 1, at 9 a.m. and will remain open for 48 hours. In a change […]
Idaho National Laboratory seeks sponsor for innovation incubator to support technology commercialization
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking an industry sponsor to invest $5 million to $10 million in a privately funded innovation incubator. This program will combine the power of a national laboratory with private sector commercialization knowledge to unleash breakthrough innovations by finding and supporting promising startups in the areas […]
Idaho National Laboratory announces successful United Way campaign
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory and its employees are proud to announce a contribution of $575,750 to the United Way and its partner agencies in 2024. This is one of the largest United Way workplace campaigns in the state of Idaho. “Our relationship with United Way is guided by our commitment to […]
INL collaborates with Florida to protect water infrastructure from cyber threats
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the state of Florida are collaborating on an innovative cybersecurity initiative aimed at protecting Florida’s water infrastructure from cyber threats. This effort will create a Center of Excellence, with the goal of establishing a model that can be scaled and implemented across all 50 states. As one of the […]
National lab, South Carolina company partner to build coolant system for microreactor demonstration
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) crossed another milestone in developing the MARVEL microreactor this month when Battelle Energy Alliance launched the effort to fabricate the reactor’s primary coolant system. A team from INL and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy recently visited Carolina Fabricators Inc. (CFI) to kick […]
Electronics recycling available in Idaho Falls: INL, E Cyclers hosting collection events
(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho will host several electronic waste collection events at the Idaho Falls Public Library in the coming months. If you have electronics that no longer work or that you no longer use, these events are the perfect opportunity to declutter your homes. INL […]