5K views · 190 reactions | The nation's first small modular reactor is nearing certification by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC bringing more flexibility and versatility to the nuclear fleet. See what the BIG deal is about SMRs  | U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy | Facebook

Small modular reactors are emerging as a promising new nuclear technology. While potentially safer, more affordable, and producing less waste than traditional reactors, new tech brings new questions. A team here at Michigan Engineering, led by Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences Associate Research Scientist Dr. Denia Djokić, has released a set of policy recommendations to help ensure that these reactors are deployed safely and responsibly, with real benefits for the communities around th