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Real Energy. Real Industry. Real Careers.

Powerplex is Missouri S&T’s plan to unite next-generation nuclear energy, storage, research, and industry in a real-world demonstration campus. Anchored by a 6-MW electric nuclear facility, it's designed to train students, enable large-scale technology testing for researchers and industry partners, and help position Missouri as a leader in energy innovation and production.

How It WorksAbout

Our Services

Product and Technology Development

Engineering and innovation for developing systems and products to take advantage of heat from nuclear systems, stabilize costs, and improve reliability.

Modular Testbed

Component and system testing to validate designs under real-world conditions and reduce regulatory risk.

Education & Workforce Development

 Train the next generation of nuclear professionals through K-12 outreach, on-the-job training, undergraduate projects, and graduate-level research.

Explore the Powerplex

Student preparing to take a measurement using modulated photothermal radiometry.
Using the three-omega method measuring the thermal properties of insulating materials irradiated with high energy ions.