Missouri S&T symposium to address small modular reactors in retired mines.
Could some of Missouri’s decommissioned mines potentially become secure sites for small modular nuclear reactors and help advance the state’s clean energy future? Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology believe so and will hold a free symposium related to the topic on August 5.
“There’s a real opportunity here to connect Missouri’s mining history with its energy future,” said Dr. Joshua Schlegel, associate professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science at Missouri S&T.
“By harnessing the collective expertise of industry and government professionals with Missouri S&T, we hope to eventually see this become a reality and help communities revitalize retired mine sites while supporting sustainable energy.”
Presentations and panel meetings at the Mines to Megawatts event will focus on establishing a common framework for discussing the topic, identifying challenges and key stakeholder needs, and developing next steps.
Participants are asked to register at nuclear.mst.edu/minestomegawatts. The event will be held in the univeristy’s Havener Center.
For more information, contact Schlegel at [email protected].
About Missouri S&T
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,000 students located in Rolla, Missouri. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T offers over 100 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top public universities for salary impact, according to The Wall Street Journal. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu.