In the May episode of Energycast, UCOR’s new President and Program Manager Jim Blankenhorn shares his top priorities as he takes the lead role for the company. We also attend the groundbreaking for Kairos Power’s Hermes 2 reactor, which will be the first-ever power producing Generation IV reactor. We were on hand to speak with…
ORNL will conduct a full-scale exercise between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. The annual shelter-in-place exercise for all Lab staff, including UCOR personnel, will take place as part of the exercise. UCOR personnel who have signed up for the Laboratory Shift Superintendent (LSS) Alerts Notification System may receive exercise announcements. Personnel…
UCOR Emergency Services has developed an Emergency Actions Guide to provide response recommendations for a wide variety of threats and hazards. In the event of a bomb or explosive threat, UCOR ‘s Emergency Management Program recommends the steps noted below. ESWO, ORNL LSS, Y-12 PSS, and OROC will communicate protective actions through the Mass Notification…
Avery Bryant of Columbia, Tennessee expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in environmental engineering. This summer, she is working as an Chief Regulator Officer & Environmental Strategy intern. Avery has previous experience as a water resources intern for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. She…
Mental health is a critical component of overall wellbeing, influencing how we think, feel, and act. It impacts nearly every aspect of our lives—relationships, communication, decision-making, sleep, physical health, etc. Establishing good mental wellbeing is key to navigating life and achieving your goals with a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Proactively investing in your…
