Idaho National Laboratory (INL) aims to lead in nuclear research, renewable energy systems, and security solutions to enable transformative changes around the globe. With a team of over 6,100, INL focuses on developing advancements in nuclear energy, creating carbon-free energy options, and ensuring national critical infrastructure protection. Their work includes testing advanced nuclear concepts, supporting NASA's space exploration through radioisotope power, improving electric vehicle batteries, safeguarding the power grid, and pioneering waste-to-fuel technologies among others.
The INL STEM Impact/Gov. C.L. “Butch” and First Lady Lori Otter Grant aims to foster a strong STEM foundation among Idaho's students. This $15,000 grant supports educators in developing innovative, collaborative, and sustainable STEM projects that integrate STEM concepts in schools and make a demonstrable impact on Idaho students. Projects encouraging partnerships with community, business, or industry are preferred, highlighting the grant's focus on real-world applications and sustainability in STEM education. The grant is awarded based on the proposed project's impact and its alignment with the grant's objectives, honoring the legacy of STEM education support in Idaho by the former governor and first lady.