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’re proud to once again be named the #1 nuclear engineering graduate program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition belongs to the students, faculty, staff, and alumni whose work is shaping the future of nuclear energy.
Last week's colloquium featured Michigan-based artist Devin J. Wright, who presented on the NERS Mural—a collaborative student art project in the tunnel between the Cooley Building and the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project. Read more in The Michigan Daily:
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How can nuclear power AI data centers responsibly and sustainably? Our Fastest Path to Zero team will lead a new interdisciplinary study to find out with support from the Sloan Foundation. ners.engin.umich.edu/2025/12…
New research from NERS + Fastest Path takes a deep look at what really drives the cost of microreactors. By modeling real-world uncertainties and optimizing design choices, the team shows how microreactors can achieve competitive electricity costs. ners.engin.umich.edu/2025/12…
Announcing The Reactor Around the Corner, the newest report from @umich’s Technology Assessment Project, created in partnership with @FastPathToZero.
Join the webinar on Dec. 11 to learn more.
Read & register: myumi.ch/A1DQ4
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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
Our team shared insights on trust and community at @iaeaorg’s first Stakeholder Engagement Conference in Vienna. From research talks to high-level panels, Fastest Path helped spotlight how people—not just tech—shape the future of nuclear. myumi.ch/Xy8Dr
Congrats to George Jiao, facility director of MIBL & @umichNERS research scientist, on winning the 2025 @UMengineering Staff Excellence Award!
George’s leadership, service, and dedication set the gold standard. #GlowBlue 💙💛myumi.ch/3R9Mk
John Mobley IV (@UMichEER) is helping shape the future of nuclear energy through education, workforce development, and policy.
Read about his journey and his work with Fastest Path to Zero: myumi.ch/xwwXP
We’re proud to share that Fastest Path director @toddallen5 has been elected to the @ans_org Board of Directors. His three-year term begins June 2025, bringing a community-centered lens to the future of nuclear science and technology. myumi.ch/A1Zxd
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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
