Loading prices...

Register/Sign in
oilmonster

Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center
16 Reactor Road , Narragnsett, Rhode Island, United States

Memberships : NA
Industry : Nuclear
Basic Member
Since Mar, 2020
About Company

The Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center (RINSC) serves as the headquarters for the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission. Located on the University of Rhode Island's Bay campus, the RINSC is the home of Rhode Island's sole nuclear reactor.  The RINSC reactor was built in 1960 and went critical in 1964. It is a 2 Mega-Watt, light water cooled, pool type reactor. For over 50 years it has provided valuable data to researchers and students. Over 100 graduate degrees have been awarded for research conducted at the RINSC. Research areas include, Physics, Engineering, Biology, and Atmospheric Chemistry.  The RINSC also serves as a center for education. Tours introduce students of all ages to the field of nuclear science and condensed matter physics. Our internship program allows undergraduate students to work with the RINSC staff to maintain and operate the reactor.   

Along with its research endeavors the RINSC acts as a hands on classroom for students of all ages. The classroom located at the RINSC includes a smartboard for presentations. Adjacent to the classroom is a student laboratory where students can use High Purity Gamma detectors to measure the radioactive attributes of samples that they irradiate during their tour. There are several other lab experiments available for those tour groups desiring to do a lab during their visit to the facility.  Presentations offered by RINSC staff range in topic and complexity from basic radiation and nuclear reaction dynamics for elementary school students to undergraduate courses in nuclear engineering to graduate courses.  The RINSC staff can also assist interested students with science fair projects and high school senior projects. Some of the recent projects we have supported are:

  • A study of the effects of gamma irradiation on Vitamin C in strawberries
  • A determination of the least damaging motor oil
  • A study of the make-up of generic vitamins (how closely does it match the label)
Company NameRhode Island Nuclear Science Center
Business CategoryNuclear
Address16 Reactor Road
Narragnsett
Rhode Island
United States
ZIP: 02882
PresidentNA
Year EstablishedNA
EmployeesNA
MembershipsNA
Hours of OperationNA
Company Services
  • Nuclear Energy Services
Phone NumberLocked contentSubscribe to view
Fax NumberLocked content
EmailLocked content
WebsiteLocked content
NamePositionContact DetailsSubscribe to view
***DirectorLocked content
***Information Systems SpecialistLocked content
***Assistant Director OperationsLocked content
***Paul MartinLocked content
***Facility EngineerLocked content
Company Review
Start your review of Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center

Nuclear Companies

Companies in United States

View Company Location Map

Contact Company

By continuing you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this website

×

Quick Search

Advanced Search