Nuclear energy agreement secures jobs, national defense, energy independence
Nuclear energy agreement secures jobs, national defense, energy independence By Governor Brad Little and Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner For three decades, Idaho has maintained a significant agreement with the federal government that balances environmental protection with scientific advancements. The Idaho Settlement Agreement has driven progress in the cleanup of legacy nuclear waste at […]
From Valley to Peak: The Inner Mountain West’s Rise as a Hub for Innovation and Growth
From Valley to Peak: The Inner Mountain West’s Rise as a Hub for Innovation and Growth By Marlene Tromp, Boise State University president; Deborah Wince-Smith, Council on Competitiveness president and CEO; and John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory director The path from imagination to insight, ingenuity, invention, and impact—in essence, innovation—has distinctly characterized the American journey. From the nation’s birth, […]
Celebrating 75 years of science and innovation at INL
Celebrating 75 years of science and innovation at INL By Dr. John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory director and Rep. Mike Simpson, Member, U.S. House of Representatives Throughout 2024, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Established in 1949 by the United States Atomic Energy Commission as the National Reactor Testing Station, researchers at […]
Urgent imperative: The crucial role of near-term nuclear deployment
Urgent Imperative: The Crucial Role of Near-Term Nuclear Deployment By John Wagner, Idaho National Laboratory Director Recently, a bipartisan coalition of leaders from both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate came together to pass the ADVANCE Act. President Biden signed this important legislation on June 9, 2024. The law aims to accelerate […]
