Alyssa Spence takes reins at the Advanced Test Reactor Critical Facility

Throughout its 75 years, Idaho National Laboratory’s ranks have been filled with multi-generational family members, many of them cases of the apple not falling far from the tree. For Rob and Alyssa Spence, however, the fact that both work at INL’s Advanced Test Reactor today is where the coincidence ends. When Alyssa was getting ready […]
From start to finish: How one INL employee builds replica cars in his garage

When he isn’t supporting INL research, one INL employee spends his free time building replica Shelby Cobra’s in his garage.
Team player: Former NFL lineman makes smooth transition to INL Security

After a brief stint in the NFL, one INL security police officer traded in his shoulder pads to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Growing the long way: INL’s Jodi Vollmer cultivates record-breaking long gourds

When she isn’t supporting Idaho National Laboratory’s Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program, INL employee Jodi Vollmer grows long gourds.
Building a better you: INL employee competes in bodybuilding competition

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) employee Michelle Bishop saw the pandemic as an opportunity to work on something unique: herself.
From the top: Digital twin researcher summits Denali

INL employee Kaleb Houck spent months training to climb North America’s highest summit, Denali, while working as a digital twin researcher.
Calvin O’Hern: Advanced Test Reactor drafter on the clock, passionate wood carver after hours

INL employee Calvin O’Hern takes his creativity to work as a drafter at Idaho National Laboratory’s Advanced Test Reactor Complex.
Need for speed: INL counterintelligence specialist switches gears

Michael Vollmer is one of a handful of Idaho National Laboratory racers at the Sage Raceway, a popular drag racing venue in eastern Idaho.
Sweet traditions: Keeping a family legacy alive through chocolate

The holiday season doesn’t begin for INL employee Cassie Sandoval until she smells homemade candies.
Connie Bates’ blue-ribbon baking affair

Learn more about one INL employee and how their culinary delights won praises and prizes at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.