Reactor Personnel
A.J. Shaka
Reactor Director
George Miller
Reactor Supervisor Emeritus
John Keffer
Reactor Supervisor &
Facility Manager
Sarah Finkeldei
Assistant Professor
Nuclear Materials Chemistry
Student Reactor Operators
A theoretical course spring quarter followed by in-person reactor training to prepare students for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission exam to become licensed Reactor Operators!
Back in the day...
Installation of the reactor pool
Picture of the very first start-up in November 1968
A 1970 middle school group tour being shown a model fuel element
Nuclear Reactor Tours
We still host reactor tours to this day!
Experience the blue glow of UCI's TRIGA nuclear research reactor for yourself!
Learn about how research reactors work, what type of research is done, and more!
Please reach out if you are interested in a tour!
Minimum Tour Size: 5 persons
Age Limit: 14+