About this episode

Dr. Chad Pope discusses the Idaho State University Nuclear Engineering program and his experiences with students and the campus nuclear reactor.

Dr. Chad Pope is the director of the Idaho State University Nuclear Engineering program. He came on to talk about the program, his students, and what ISU has to offer in this incredible space that is expanding aggressively for the first time in decades. He also allowed me to come tour the nuclear reactor on campus and we shot the show directly in front of it. Enjoy! The Ranch Podcast is supported by Truth In Media Foundation, a non-profit media organization committed to unbiased, Idaho focus...

People in this episode

Host: Matt Todd

Guest: Dr. Chad Pope

Topics covered

• nuclear engineering
• education
• Idaho State University
• nuclear reactor
• student experience

Keywords

• nuclear program
• Idaho State University
• Dr. Chad Pope
• nuclear reactor
• engineering education

Sponsors

Truth In Media Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Idaho State University

More episodes of The Ranch Podcast

• #1,031 The Plight of Idaho Ag with Matt Dorsey · July 21, 2026 · 1h 7m
• #1,029 CWD & Other Diseases in Idaho's Wild Game with Tricia Hebdon & Stacey Dauwalter · July 17, 2026 · 1h 0m
• #1,028 Opportunities in Idaho Trades with Neil Nelson · July 16, 2026 · 1h 18m
• #1,027 Three Year Degrees at ISU with Adam Bradford · July 15, 2026 · 1h 26m
• #1,026 Fruit & Wine in Idaho with Patrick Williamson · July 14, 2026 · 1h 42m
• #1,025 Fire In Idaho with Julia Lauch · July 13, 2026 · 1h 1m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Ranch Podcast podcast page.