INL and ISU will host a full-day workshop at the Idaho State University (ISU) campus in Pocatello on Monday, October 27, 2025. All faculty, students, staff, and managers are encouraged to attend.
INL representatives, consisting of leadership and scientists, will discuss topics related to the recently signed ISU-INL SUPER Agreement, as well as other areas of collaboration and ongoing projects, including workforce development and training. Sessions will also highlight opportunities for students and faculty to engage with INL on research and academic initiatives.
For general inquiries, please contact Dr. Mustafa Mashal (mashmust@isu.edu) or Dr. Amy Wuest (amywuest@isu.edu) from the Office for Research at ISU.
This is an in-person event only; no remote attendance option will be available. Faculty and researchers based outside of Pocatello who are interested in attending may contact the Office of Research for potential travel assistance.
Ali Josephson, INL University Recruitment Lead, will be on-site for the duration of the workshop.
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Monday October 27, 2025 - Wood River Suites, SUB
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Time
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Topic
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Speakers
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8:30 - 9 a.m.
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Check-in
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9 - 9:10 a.m.
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Welcome and Goals for the Day
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Mustafa Mashal and Amy Wuest, ISU Office for Research
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9:10 - 9:15 a.m.
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ISU-INL Relationship and Vision
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Marty Blair, Vice President for Research ISU
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9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
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INL Opening Remarks
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Todd Combs, Deputy Lab Director and Chief Science Officer INL
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Update on SUPER Agreement: Critical and Strategic Materials and Minerals
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Anthony Nickens, Rob Podgorney, Bob Fox with INL
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10:30 - 10:40 a.m.
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Break
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10:40 - 11:40 a.m.
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Opportunities for SUPER Agreement: Energy – Environmental Security
1. Development & Deployment of Advanced Nuclear Reactors
2. AI/Digital Twins
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Simon Pimblott, INL, Nuclear Science and Technology Chief Scientist
Ryan Stewart and Emerald RyanAI/Digital Twins
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11:50 - 12:35 p.m.
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Tour of ISU’s reactor lab and the subcritical assembly lab
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Lillibridge Engineering Building
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12:45 - 1:50 p.m.
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Lunch & Learn INL Panel Discussion with Students
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Speakers: Todd Combs (INL), Travis McLing (INL) & Mackenzie Gorham (ISU)
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1:50 - 2 p.m.
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Break
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2 - 3 p.m.
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Non-SUPER Agreement Areas
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Lyn Pope, Wayne Austad and Eleanor Taylor, INL, National & Homeland Security
INL, Materials & Fuels
Complex/Advanced Test Reactor perspectives for ISU’s Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC) program
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3 - 4 p.m.
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Current Events & Opportunities
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Jeff Benson, INL, Research Excellence & Joint Appointment
Intermountain West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub Economic Development Administration
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4 - 5:30 p.m.
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Networking and Social Reception
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All Welcome
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