INL National University Consortium

Partnering with universities across the country to further the nation’s energy and security objectives and initiatives

INL established the National University Consortium (NUC) in 2005 with partner universities Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, The Ohio State University, Oregon State University and University of New Mexico. 

NUC engages in collaborative research to strengthen the portfolios of INL and the universities with the goal of furthering the nation’s strategic nuclear energy objectives, clean energy initiatives, and critical infrastructure security goals.

Mission

Create a laboratory component that stimulates technology discovery and time scales beyond the constraints of current DOE missions, while establishing strong partnerships with the university research community.

Grow technology leadership reputation while building long-term capabilities, tools and techniques to advance nuclear technology.

Establish links with NUC universities that will stimulate innovation and technical excellence, and a source of high-quality future employees.​

Members

Contacts

Todd Combs

Todd E. Combs

Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology, Chief Research Officer

Phone: 208-526-0707

Monica Towner

​​Monica Towner

​Research Excellence Faculty Programs Administrator

Phone: 208-526-7435

Emi Walker

​​Emi Walker

NUC Communications Specialist

Phone: 208-526-6508

Afton Coles

Afton Coles​

Administrative Assistant NUC

Phone: 208-526-6530