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+OpenMC Monte Carlo Transport Code
+=================================
+
+The OpenMC project aims to provide a fully-featured Monte Carlo particle
+transport code based on modern methods. The project started under the
+Computational Reactor Physics Group at MIT.
+
+If you are interested in the project or would like to help and contribute,
+please contact `Paul Romano`_.
+
+.. _Paul Romano: mailto:romano7@gmail.com