Cost:  $32

Last Day to Sign-up: Monday, August 25, 2025

Capacity: 50 people

As part of the NCSD 2025 Conference, we invite you to an exclusive technical tour showcasing two of UT Austin’s premier research facilities:

 Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – Home to some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, TACC enables groundbreaking simulations and research in nuclear science, engineering, and beyond—like modeling black hole mergers and neutron star collisions.

 UT TRIGA Reactor at NETL – Explore the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab (NETL), where the TRIGA reactor supports nuclear research, criticality safety studies, radiation detection, criticality safety experiments, and isotope production, this reactor plays a key role in training the next generation of nuclear engineers.

This tour offers an opportunity to see world-class facilities up close and explore potential collaborations.

Transportation provided

Space is limited—reserve your spot now!

*Please note tour refunds are only available prior to the early-bird deadline. After this date, all tour bookings are considered final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding.

Due to facility requirements, all participants are subject to a background check. A form will be emailed out to all participating attendees.


Official Tour Schedule

Pick-up Location: In front of the Conference Center
 Meet-up Time: 12:30 PM
 Departure Time: 1:00 PM

Arrival at Tour Location: ~1:30 PM

Tour Schedule:

  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Split into two groups for separate tours
  • 3:00 PM: Groups reconvene

Return Schedule:

  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Travel back to bus pick-up location
  • 5:00 PM: Depart for the Conference Center
  • 5:30 PM: Arrival at the Conference Center (Same location as pick-up)