We are an interdisciplinary team based at the @umich + @umichners working to support communities as they plan and pursue climate goals. #FastestPathToZero
Ann Arbor, MI & Washington, DC
Joined March 2019
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We recently hosted 13 grad students and 4 faculty from Tohoku University as part of a growing Japan–U.S. partnership on nuclear innovation, decommissioning, and workforce development. Proud to keep building global connections in nuclear science! ners.engin.umich.edu/2025/07…
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The 2025 Harper Academy 4 Future Nuclear Engineers wrapped up an incredible summer at @UMengineering ! Students from Michigan and beyond explored fission & fusion, toured MIBL & FRIB, and imagined the future of energy through design & community engagement. ners.engin.umich.edu/2025/08…
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You don’t have to be a Young Professional to benefit from the YP Program at the NEA Global Forum!
—See their research at the Oct 1 poster session
—Connect at networking events
—Help shape a cross-generational nuclear future
Lean more: myumi.ch/dggnZ
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As industries worldwide turn to hydrogen to power aerospace, transportation and large manufacturing operations, the @UMich is leading a global effort to address the challenge of ensuring its safe storage and transport through new international standards. myumi.ch/R3dW4
ALT photo of Yugo Ashida text: “Establishing robust, science-driven standards is essential not only for safety but also for the future of clean energy. As hydrogen technologies rapidly evolve and deploy, international collaboration, along with collaboration between industry and academia, becomes more important than ever.” Yugo Ashida, Senior Research Area Specialist and Manager of MI Hydrogen Initiative
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11 @UMich student teams will compete in the second Hydrogen Grand Challenge, organized by MI Hydrogen and sponsored by @FortescueNews. The top 3 teams will win a share of the $10,000 prize, final pitch on April 10. Learn more: myumi.ch/xwQMm
ALT text: Hydrogen Grand Challenge, Michigan Hydrogen Horizon 2.0 hydrogenprize.engin.umich.edu University of Michigan MI Hydrogen logo Fortescue logo
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⚛️Register now for the NARUC and NASEO Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative’s next public webinar, “Nuclear Energy Modeling Tools for States” happening Friday, March 21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET!
Join to view demonstrations from:
💡@ORNL: Siting Analysis for power Generation Expansion
💡@NRICnuclear and @UMich: Siting Tool for Advanced Nuclear Development
Don’t miss out! Register at bit.ly/3XS7GbB.
#Nuclear #NuclearEnergy #ModelingTools #StateRegulators #PublicUtilityCommissioners #StateEnergyOfficials #PUCs #SEOs
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Todd Allen discusses the critical need for substantial investments in workforce training to support the proposed tripling of U.S. nuclear power capacity by 2050 with @MSN msn.com/en-us/news/us/incent…
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Ready to tackle the hydrogen economy? Join the Hydrogen Grand Challenge workshops this winter!
—Learn from experts.
—Build your business case.
—Compete for $10,000 in prizes.
Preview Event is on January 7!
Register now: myumi.ch/ErRWJ
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Are you a grad student passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real-world impact? Apply for the Catalyst Leadership Circle Fellowship (CLCF), a unique opportunity to with Michigan local governments to advance sustainability!
Learn more at ow.ly/Yy5Y50Ufurv
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How is nuclear research at @umich tackling climate change? Learn about the groundbreaking work of NuRAM, from advanced reactor simulations to the role of nuclear in a clean energy future. Read the full story in The Michigan Daily. michigandaily.com/news/resea…
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Listen: NERS chair @ToddAllen5 discusses his dedication to ensuring that the national and international discussion of nuclear energy includes voices far more diverse than just nuclear engineers on @EnergyUW's podcast Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape. myumi.ch/ErgWg
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The @MWCleanHydrogen hub coalition, which includes @UMich’s MI Hydrogen initiative, signed a cooperative agreement with @ENERGY, moving into Phase 1 award status and ushering in the next generation of clean energy across the Midwest, powered by hydrogen. myumi.ch/bEb8p
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So excited to see this out both in print and online! Thank you @LisaMargonelli and @ISSUESinST for showcasing the work we are doing at @UMengineering to teach the next generation of nuclear engineers on how to design with and for communities.
issues.org/educating-enginee…
.@repeatedroots, Katie Snyder & @DalyShanna discuss the need for a transformative approach to engineering education that trains engineers to integrate technical expertise w/ethical, community-centered & equity-focused communication & design principles.
myumi.ch/Q65MD
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Abstracts are due today!
Deadline extended! Submit by JUNE 7.
Call for papers on advancing #sociotechnical research on #nuclearenergy! Student and recent grad papers, and papers showcasing #engineering, #humanities, and #socialsciences collaborations are especially welcomed.
myumi.ch/Pkr34
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Todd Allen & Yugo Ashida of @UMich’s MI Hydrogen Initiative visited @MHI_Group Takasago Hydrogen Park, the world's first integrated hydrogen validation facility. Learn more: myumi.ch/bEb8p
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🌍✨ Join the new Clean Up Campus #Sustainability Club! Dedicated to preserving our natural areas, they focus on clean-ups, volunteering, and educational #outreach.
Sign up for the 2024-2025 email list in our bio. Let's #makeadifference together! 💚
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This was a powerful discussion.
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An analysis from @umichNERS & @FastPathToZero of 300,000 X posts found the U.S. public displays more positive than negative attitudes towards nuclear energy. Addressing public concerns is essential for a just transition to clean energy.
Story 🔽
news.engin.umich.edu/2024/06…
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Deadline extended! Submit by JUNE 7.
Call for papers on advancing #sociotechnical research on #nuclearenergy! Student and recent grad papers, and papers showcasing #engineering, #humanities, and #socialsciences collaborations are especially welcomed.
myumi.ch/Pkr34
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At @UMengineering’s Michigan Engineering Zone, students from Detroit’s Henderson Academy used electrolyzers to build and race model hydrogen cars. Full story: myumi.ch/ZDbWd
ALT Henderson Academy’s students Damontay Shufford (left) and Zadrian King work with Haley Hart, director of the MEZ on testing the car they built.