Operators

Idaho National Laboratory (INL), located in southeastern Idaho, USA, is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy research, development, and demonstration. Managed by Battelle Energy Alliance under a contract with the DOE, INL serves as a cornerstone for civil

Kansas State University (KSU), located in Manhattan, Kansas, is a public research university that operates a single nuclear research reactor, the TRIGA Mark II, within its Nuclear Reactor Facility. As a state-funded institution, KSU plays a niche but important role in the civilian nuclear industry b

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a leading private research university renowned for its advancements in science, engineering, and technology. Through its Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, MIT operates the MIT Research Reactor (MITR-II), a tank-type reactor

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce, focuses on advancing measurement science, standards, and technology to enhance innovation and industrial competitiveness. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, NIST operates the NIST

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory focused on advancing scientific research, including civilian nuclear energy technologies. Operated by UT-Battelle, a partnership between the University of Tennessee and Bat

Oregon State University (OSU), located in Corvallis, Oregon, is a public research university and the operator of the Oregon State TRIGA Reactor (OSTR) within its Radiation Center. As a state-funded institution, OSU plays a critical role in the civilian nuclear industry by providing education, traini

Penn State University, located in University Park, Pennsylvania, is a public research university and a state-related institution known for its contributions to education and scientific research. It operates the Penn State Breazeale Reactor (PSBR), a TRIGA-type research reactor, which supports the ci

The Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center (RINSC) is a state-operated nuclear research facility located at the University of Rhode Island in Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA. Managed under the oversight of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission, RINSC operates a 2 MWt pool-type research reactor, pri

The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, is a public research university and a key player in the civilian nuclear industry through its operation of the Missouri University Research Reactor (MURR). As a state-funded institution, it focuses on advancing nuclear science through resear