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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Program Office Highlight

Enhancing Nuclear Energy Research

Enhancing Nuclear Energy Research: The Science Review Board By Tiera Cate, INL Communications and Outreach For the first time in four years, a federal nuclear research program opened itself up to critique from experts assembled to help the program enhance its impact. Research conducted through the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) is critical in developing solutions to extend the operation of our nation’s nuclear power plants, which are clean, safe, and reliable energy sources. To advance the ability to conduct nuclear energy research, the NSUF provides expertise and no-cost access to unique research facilities. These resources aid in meeting the research and development goals for the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE). The research enabled through the NSUF program either...

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The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) is the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy's only designated nuclear energy user facility. Through peer-reviewed proposal processes, the NSUF provides researchers access to neutron, ion, and gamma irradiations, post-irradiation examination and beamline capabilities at Idaho National Laboratory and a diverse mix of university, national laboratory and industry partner institutions.