Reed Research Reactor
40th Anniversary!
The Reed College Reactor Facility was established in 1968 and is the only reactor operated primarily by undergraduates. This section details the history, uses, and capabilities of the Reed Research Reactor.
Reactor Staff
There are currently approximately 40 students licensed to operate the Reed reactor. In addition to operating the reactor, many students serve as senior staff and in supervisory positions.
Visitor Information
Much of the work performed at the Reed reactor is in collaboration with external research groups. If you are interested in using the Reed reactor for a project, this section is for you.
Seminar Schedule
License candidates must, among other things, attend a year-long seminar course before they can take the NRC administered license exam. The current schedule and other information pertinent to the course is posted here.
FAQ
Is the Reed reactor used to produce electricity? What happens to the radioactive waste? Can the Reed reactor meltdown? Answers to these questions and more are here.
Radiation Safety Officer Class
We offer a 40-hour Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Class. The next class will be June 14-18, 2010.
What does the reactor look like at 240kW?
Announcements
We submitted our application to renew the Reed Reactor License on August 31, 2007.
The Reed Research Reactor celebrated forty years on July 2, 2008.
Robin Bjorkquist will assume the position of Associate Director in July 2009.
Reuven Lazarus will be Operations Supervisor for 2009-2010.
Rosie Cottingham will be Training Supervisor for 2009-2010.
Celia Oney will be Requalification Supervisor for 2009-2010.
