Idaho National Laboratory’s Family Nuclear Science Night invites students to explore STEM
Note: Registration for INL’s 2023 Family Nuclear Science Night is now closed. You may fill out the waitlist form to be considered. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho National Laboratory invites local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science, engineering and more. The event will […]
Idaho technologies clinch five R&D 100 Awards
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Five Idaho National Laboratory technologies earned five 2023 R&D 100 Awards – marking another triumphant year for the laboratory. The competition, now in its 61st year, celebrates technology innovations from across the public and private sectors. Winning an award is a prestigious distinction for inventors. Laboratories and companies from 12 countries […]
New tech brings resilience to small-town hydropower
FELT, Idaho — Idaho National Laboratory (INL) celebrated the ribbon–cutting of its new Microgrid in a Box, which was deployed in partnership with the Fall River Electric Cooperative at its hydropower plant in rural Idaho. Using newly developed technologies, INL researchers demonstrated how hydropower with advanced controls and use of a mobile microgrid, can enable […]
Intern develops technology to find EV charging vulnerabilities
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Idaho National Laboratory intern Jake Guidry has developed a cybersecurity research tool that could improve the security of electric vehicle charging. INL experts demonstrated the tool to colleagues from Sandia and Pacific Northwest national laboratories on June 7. The AcCCS tool provides access capabilities through CCS (combined charging system) communications protocol. AcCCS (pronounced access) […]
Students worldwide learn to deploy a microreactor at US nuclear energy lab
Students around the world will present their plans on deploying a nuclear microreactor today, the last day of a weeklong internationally organized program held at Idaho National Laboratory May 22-26.
Idaho National Laboratory prepares for 2023 fire season
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The fire department at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory is preparing for the 2023 wildland fire season. Before each summer fire season, the INL Fire Department reviews its procedures and lessons learned from previous fires. This ensures firefighters are prepared to protect people, property and the environment at the desert Site from wildland fires.
Experimental Breeder Reactor-I opens May 26 for 2023 season
Looking for a fun, free and nerdy day trip? Experimental Breeder Reactor-I, located 50 miles west of Idaho Falls on U.S. 20, will open for the 2023 season starting Friday, May 26, through Labor Day. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no cost for admission.
Secretary Granholm heralds upgraded Biomass Feedstock National User Facility
IDAHO FALLS — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm heralded upgrades to the world’s most complete biomass preprocessing research and development facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Idaho National Laboratory today.
National laboratories team with Idaho Power to evaluate hydrogen generation integrated with hydropower
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have partnered with Idaho Power to evaluate the feasibility and advantages of making hydrogen at existing hydropower plants.
STEM Scholars Camp open to public
Note: Registration for the 2023 STEM Scholars Summer Camps is now closed.
‘Nuclear Now’ features Idaho laboratory, screens in Idaho May 1, 2
Idaho National Laboratory invites members of the eastern Idaho community to attend local screenings of “Nuclear Now,” a new documentary from Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone that features interviews and footage from INL.
New software marketplace expands licensing opportunities
Idaho National Laboratory’s software marketplace is officially open for business.
An electrifying future: Idaho National Laboratory’s role in White House efforts to make vehicle charging more accessible
Idaho National Laboratory’s role in White House efforts to make vehicle charging more accessible.
Cybersecurity technologies to star in national lab showcase
A series of free webinars will showcase 12 innovative cybersecurity technologies available for commercial licensing from 10 U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories.
John Wagner named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election to this fellowship is an honor bestowed on members by their peers for their research and social efforts to advance science or its applications.
Battelle Energy Alliance leads largest United Way campaign in Idaho
Battelle Energy Alliance, operator of Idaho National Laboratory, and its employees are proud to announce pledged contributions of over $685,000 to the United Way and its partner agencies in 2023.
With new electric motor coach, Idaho National Laboratory drives toward net zero
Idaho National Laboratory marked a milestone in its efforts to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions with the addition of its first electric motor coach
Idaho National Laboratory opens application period for 2023 K-12 education grants
Idaho National Laboratory’s K-12 Education Program has opened the application period for its STEM grants.
EBR-I opens Tuesday, Dec. 20, to celebrate anniversary
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I museum will open to the public Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Idaho National Laboratory spends nearly $400 million with small businesses
In fiscal year 2022, INL spent $399 million with small businesses, a 25% increase over FY21.