Teresa M. Robbins named to The University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame

Source: NNSA NEWS | Release | April 25, 2022 |

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Teresa Robbins, Manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Production Office (NPO), has been named to The University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame.

Robbins received the recognition during the UT Department of Nuclear Engineering Annual Awards banquet held on April 19 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Robbins was recognized for “her role in National Security by ensuring the safe, secure, and effective operations of the Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant. Robbins focused on nuclear facility operations, engineering, safety, risk analysis, and project management and was widely respected for her role in ensuring safe nuclear operations.”

A graduate of the University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering, Robbins has held staff and leadership positions within the Department of Energy and NNSA in Washington, D.C., the Savannah River Site, Rocky Flats Plant and Y-12.

Robbins was named NPO Manager in April 2021.  She is also a recipient of the NNSA Safety Professional of the Year Award.

The mission of the NNSA Production Office is to ensure the safe, secure and cost-effective operation of the Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas, and the Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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