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Proposed Virginia university–industry hub aims to coordinate nuclear research and workforce; members press for clear oversight
Summary
April updated the authority on a proposed virtual hub to link universities and industry for research, workforce and supply‑chain work. Members urged an executive director, pushed for reporting lines to avoid duplication with existing state entities, and agreed to circulate a draft proposal for comment.
April, who presented the hub proposal, told the authority the project is intended as a phased, sustainable effort to link universities and industry for research, workforce development and supply‑chain coordination. "I'm hoping that they'll have a person in place, like, an executive director to help manage," April said, describing plans for an executive director, a university‑led board, industry advisers and eventual brick‑and‑mortar space but starting virtually.
Members raised questions about what…
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