The MeV summer school is a brand new introduction to Idaho National Laboratories. This program is meant for engineers in the early stages of their careers; it acquaints them with advanced studies in integrated modeling, experimentation, and validation. The INL is planning to make it an annual occurrence, having a different focus each year. This year’s primary topics were thermal hydraulics, reactor physics, and safety analysis. Nuclear experts in these three areas come from around the globe to serve as lecturers for the school.

Brandon Wilson, a student pursuing his doctorate at USU, had the amazing opportunity to participate this summer. During the ‘poster session,’ he was given the opportunity to present his project work and research ideas to colleagues, lecturers, and mentors to receive immediate feedback. Wilson was awarded ‘Best Technical Poster.’

To read more about the MeV program, please see the official website: www.MeVSchool.org

Link to news article- Idaho Falls Post Register July 25: http://www.usu.edu/ust/pdf/2009/july/itn07270949.pdf