The latest E2 Center marks NuScale’s 10th training facility globally, and will equip students with critical knowledge about advanced nuclear technology through immersive education, providing users with practical nuclear power plant operation expertise
NuScale Power Corporation, the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor nuclear technology, announced the opening of its next Energy Exploration (E2) Center™ at South Carolina State University (SC State) to help prepare the next generation of nuclear energy professionals.
NuScale E2 Centers are unique learning environments offering a hands-on opportunity to experience simulated nuclear power plant operation scenarios. Leveraging state-of-the-art computer modeling within a 12-module control room simulator, the E2 Center will allow users at SC State to assume the role of control room operator, providing the chance to apply nuclear science and engineering principles and gain real-world experience. The E2 Center will also facilitate community education on the benefits of nuclear power through demonstrations and tours for local leaders, K-12 students and the broader public.
“We are excited to partner with SC State on our 10th E2 Center, helping to build a strong workforce of nuclear energy innovators,” said John Hopkins, NuScale President and Chief Executive Officer. “As clean, reliable power demand grows, so does the need for skilled professionals. This facility will offer students practical experience, problem-solving skills, and the expertise to advance clean energy solutions.”
“This is an exciting moment for SC State. The NuScale Energy Exploration Center gives our students a front-row seat to the future of clean energy. It’s not every day you get to bring a virtual nuclear reactor into the classroom. That kind of access can spark curiosity, open career paths, and change lives,” said Alexander Conyers, President, SC State. “This partnership brings world-class tools to our campus, supports our growing research mission as an R2 institution, and underscores the vital role HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) play in driving innovation across the country. It also strengthens our pipeline for workforce development with partners like the Battelle Savannah River Alliance, preparing our students to lead in one of the nation’s most critical industries.”
“The NuScale Energy Exploration Center is a game changer for SC State. It will allow students to safely explore complex systems, gain hands-on experience, and develop critical thinking skills in a realistic, immersive environment,” stated Dr. Frederick Evans, SC State Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “This kind of innovative training not only deepens understanding but also prepares students for the workforce and inspires the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers.”
The SC State E2 Center joins a global network of 10 NuScale E2 Centers at leading universities across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. E2 Centers are located at Idaho State University, Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Texas A&M, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Ghana Atomic Commission, and Seoul National University. Learn more about NuScale E2 Centers here.
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