Montana Tech, Idaho National Laboratory sign partnership agreement to expand collaboration in nuclear energy and critical materials research.

Montana Technological University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Battelle Energy Alliance LLC, the operator of Idaho National Laboratory, to expand collaboration in nuclear energy and critical materials research.

The partnership creates a framework for joint research, workforce development and academic collaboration focused on areas including critical minerals, mineral processing, mine waste recovery and nuclear energy education.

The three-year agreement will provide opportunities for faculty exchanges, joint workshops and expanded internships and graduate research experiences for students.