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The future of nuclear energy in the US is changing and Idaho National Laboratory, recently designated by Congress as the National Reactor Innovation Center,  is leading the way.  Coupled with cutting edge research the lab and its partners are moving forward with plans to build and demonstrate advanced reactor designs including small modular reactors and micro reactors.

Ryan Weeks has over a decade of experience in providing engaging tours that bridge technical content with common language and interesting historical facts. Weeks has been with tours team at INL providing visitors with unique access to INL facilities and in-depth understanding the lab's capabilities.  He says the best part of his job is showing off the cool things INL does. He has been in his current role for five years, prior to joining INL he spent eight years in the tourism industry working with scenic railroads in Alaska and Colorado.

Weeks is an Idaho native and graduate from Brigham Young University- Idaho with a degree in Communications. Ryan has a busy home in Teton with three energetic daughters.

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