NRL Director Quoted in News Release Announcing Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Nuclear Science and Engineering Programs at American Universities

When U.S. Representatives Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), Sean Casten (IL-06), Peter Meijer (MI-03), and Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced the National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021, Ohio State University professor and Director of the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, Raymond Cao, was quoted.

According to the news release, "The bipartisan bill to bolster nuclear science and engineering programs at American universities was designed to enhance the educational and research capabilities of nuclear science and engineering programs, meet the workforce needs of the U.S. nuclear industry, and accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies in the U.S."

Dr. Cao said: “Upgrading research reactors, enhancing engineering facilities, and establishing university consortiums will greatly enhance our nation’s nuclear science and engineering capabilities. The Ohio State University operates the only research reactor in the state of Ohio, and this bill will help us expand our research capabilities to meet the demands of advanced nuclear energy systems and support the workforce needs critical to maintaining U.S. leadership in nuclear science and engineering. I thank the Congressman for his leadership on this critically important issue.”

You can read the entire news release on Anthony Gonzalez's website.