Project Grant 31310024M0013

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under its Scholarship and Fellowship Program (CFDA 77.008) to the Regents of the University of Michigan to develop "MODEL-AGNOSTIC EXPLAINABILITY METHODS FOR TRUSTWORTHY AI IN NUCLEAR REACTOR APPLICATIONS." The 3-year project aims to advance explainable AI techniques to enhance trust and transparency in AI systems used for nuclear reactor applications. The University of Michigan is partnering with Fort Lewis College, a Native American-serving institution, to integrate nuclear power and AI/ML topics into educational programs, increase the participation of underrepresented groups in these fields, and raise awareness about the role of nuclear power in local communities. The sub-award to Fort Lewis College will support these collaborative objectives.