Idaho National Laboratory selects new deputy laboratory director, chief research officer
Todd Combs, a highly respected leader and seasoned national laboratory expert, was selected this week as Idaho National Laboratory’s next deputy laboratory director for science and technology and chief research officer. Combs replaces Marianne Walck, who left INL earlier this year to become the laboratory director at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. Combs’ hiring follows […]
Experimental Breeder Reactor-I opens May 24 for 2024 season
For the scientist in all of us, Experimental Breeder Reactor-I will open for the 2024 season starting Friday, May 24. The museum, located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls at Idaho National Laboratory on U.S. 20, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day. There is no cost for admission. The […]
Idaho National Laboratory seeks small hydropower utility for case study
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a hydropower utility to collaborate on a case study, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), to understand how small hydroelectric plants operating at 10 megawatts or less can be upgraded to provide emergency power to critical loads (e.g., hospitals and emergency service providers) […]
STEM Scholars, CyberCore and Clean Energy camps registration opens April 3
Idaho National Laboratory is hosting STEM Scholars, CyberCore and Clean Energy summer camp programs. These three programs are free, and learning materials are provided. Registration will open April 3 at 9 a.m. here. For additional camp details, such as dates and times, click here. The first summer camp is STEM Scholars, which includes four-day sessions […]
Idaho National Laboratory to host Spanish language recruiting event Feb. 16
Career-focused event will also include Idaho State University, College of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho Power and Idaho Central Credit Union Idaho National Laboratory will host a bilingual recruiting event, INL Sin Límites, on the third floor of the Idaho State University Student Union Building in Pocatello on Friday, Feb. 16. The event […]
Idaho National Laboratory and Colorado School of Mines expand research partnership
Idaho National Laboratory and Colorado School of Mines have agreed to expand their joint efforts in scientific research for the next five years. A memorandum of understanding signed in late October establishes a framework for both institutions to collaborate on projects involved with energy storage, high-temperature fuel cells, geothermal energy systems, nuclear fuel cycle and […]
Commercial advanced nuclear fuel arrives in Idaho for testing
For the first time in two decades, Idaho National Laboratory, the nation’s nuclear energy laboratory, has received a shipment of used next-generation light water reactor fuel from a commercial nuclear power plant to support research and testing. In December, INL received 25 experimental fuel rods irradiated in the reactor core of a commercial reactor. The […]
Idaho National Laboratory adds new members Sue Gordon, John Kelly and Chris Stewart to advisory committee
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Idaho National Laboratory has added three esteemed experts to its National and Homeland Security Strategic Advisory Committee. The newest members are Sue Gordon, John Kelly and Chris Stewart, who have had extensive and notable roles in safeguarding United States national security. They join a committee that includes experts in the fields […]
EBR-I open for limited hours on Wednesday, Dec. 20
Looking for a winter day trip? Experimental Breeder Reactor I, located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls on U.S. 20, will be open to the public Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m-3 p.m. There is no cost for the tour. This year, a free bus from Idaho Falls will be available for the first 50 people […]
Arizona State, Idaho National Laboratory team to boost clean energy research
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Arizona State University (ASU) have agreed to expand their joint efforts in clean energy research for the next five years. An agreement signed in October establishes a framework for both institutions to develop low-carbon processes for the energy and manufacturing sectors. One joint project works to improve and decarbonize methods […]
ChargeX Consortium recommends common EV charging station error codes
New shared language will facilitate faster service, improve EV user experience The National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX) has released a report that recommends 26 common electric vehicle (EV) charging error codes to enable faster error reporting, diagnostics and resolution within the EV charging industry. Ultimately, the codes would improve the U.S. charging experience. The ChargeX […]
Idaho National Laboratory opens 2024 Bright Future in Energy Scholarship competition
Idaho National Laboratory is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 Bright Future in Energy Scholarship competition. The program is open to 11th- and 12th-grade students interested in pursuing a postsecondary education and career focused on science, technology, engineering or math. With funding provided by Battelle Energy Alliance, the lab expects to award a […]
Hidden pieces of Idaho National Laboratory history
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho National Laboratory has a long and rich history, dating back to its founding in 1949 as the National Reactor Testing Station. Over the years, the lab has played a major role in the development of nuclear energy and other technologies. Pieces of that history can be found in the most […]
Recognizing Collaboration and Excellence: INL Named as Top 100 Best Internships
Idaho National Laboratory secured a position in the 2024 Vault Top 100 Best Internships rankings. INL, the only national laboratory to make Vault’s list, earned the 89th spot on the overall top 100 rankings and was also ranked in five other categories. Our interns not only provided valuable insights but also set a participation record. […]
INL opens application period for 2024 K-12 education grants
Idaho National Laboratory has opened the application period for its STEM grants. INL will award grants on behalf of Battelle Energy Alliance, which operates the lab for the U.S. Department of Energy. INL cultivates Idaho’s education landscape by leveraging partnerships and resources to grow science, technology, engineering and math opportunities for all. The program seeks […]
Key nuclear modeling and simulation software releases new version
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho National Laboratory has released the latest version of RELAP5-3D, a versatile modeling and simulation tool that predicts complex phenomena happening inside a nuclear reactor. This update is the first RELAP5-3D code release in five years. This latest version of RELAP5-3D is part of INL’s integrated computational strategy for accelerating clean […]
Battelle Energy Alliance charitable grant applications open through Nov. 9
Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA), the company that manages and operates Idaho National Laboratory, offers an annual funding opportunity for local and regional nonprofit organizations. The grants are open to charities across the region focused on supporting rural and underserved communities. “BEA is deeply invested in our community,” said Misty Benjamin, INL Community Relations and Philanthropic […]
Agarwal named 2023 Asian American Most Promising Engineer of the Year
Idaho National Laboratory Distinguished Staff Scientist Vivek Agarwal has been named a 2023 Most Promising Asian American Engineer of the Year (AAEOY). Agarwal is the seventh INL employee honored with the award, which has recognized outstanding Asian American engineers and scientists nationwide since 2002. The recognition is presented annually as part of National Engineers Week. […]
Idaho National Laboratory to host Spanish language recruiting event Oct. 14
Career-focused event will also include Poder of Idaho, College of Idaho and Idaho Central Credit Union Idaho National Laboratory will host a bilingual recruiting event, INL Sin Límites, at the College of Idaho’s Kathryn Albertson International Center Building #6 in Caldwell on Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted […]
Four from Idaho National Laboratory named Diversity MBA ‘Top 100 Under 50 Emerging Leaders’
Four Idaho National Laboratory leaders have been named to Diversity MBA’s Top 100 Under 50 Emerging Leaders list for their outstanding achievements in leadership, education and in the community. Diversity MBA, a national leadership organization integrating diversity and inclusion with talent management, recognized this year’s winners for their impacts on leadership in their companies and […]