University of Maryland Radiation Facilities
Maryland University Training Reactor 50th Anniversary
The Maryland University Training Reactor first achieved criticality on June 18th, 1974. To mark its 50th anniversary, the reactor was featured in TERP Magazine. To celebrate the anniversary and Nuclear Science Week we will be hosting tours of the reactor and a trivia! You can learn more about the facility here.
Join us on October 22nd for a reactor tour and trivia at The Hall CP. Registration for each of the available tour times is given below. Register now as space is limited! All tours will cover the same content and are recommended for ages 13 and up. Registration for tours will close on October 15th.
Register here for trivia and networking from 4-7 PM. Registration for trivia will close on October 18th.
The Control Room during the startup of the MUTR
Concept art for the MUTR
Operators track the loading of the TRIGA core in the Control Room
Operators place a fuel bundle in the MUTR core
An operator inspects the TRIGA fuel after it was received
The TRIGA fuel is measured for length and bend before being installed in the reactor
The MUTR pool was emptied to make modifications to the Experimental Facilities before the TRIGA core was installed
