Penn State Nuclear Engineering

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Are you interested in nuclear engineering❓ We are hosting a major exploration event, “Exploring Nuclear Engineering,” on February 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m., in 112 Hallowell (NIC)! Join us and meet current students and faculty and explore the NucE major ➡ bit.ly/explore-eng

New technique allows technicolor imaging of degenerative joint disease: Photon-counting CT scanner uses novel contrast agents in rats to observe multiple biological processes, revealing evidence of osteoarthritis long before clinical symptoms develop ➡️ bit.ly/3Z54BVk

CHECK YOUR PULSE: @PSUEngineering's Breazeale TRIGA reactor is performing a pulse maneuver. This happens when the core is brought up to power with a special control rod inserted. The rod is then suddenly ejected. 📸: @penn_state

Penn State American Nuclear Society student chapter honored with first place for 2024 Samuel Glasstone Award by ANS Education, Training and Workforce Development Division ➡️ bit.ly/3BFuYJe

Doctoral student David Reger receives 2024 Mark Mills Award by Education, Training and Workforce Division of @ANS_org ➡️ bit.ly/3ABeotZ

Stefano Terlizzi joins nuclear engineering department ➡️ bit.ly/4hABTDW

What is nuclear engineering❓ Our faculty, students and alumni explain the undergraduate major experience, career pathways and the latest advancements in the industry. Check it out ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=Hf641M…

Are you interested in nuclear engineering❓ We are hosting, “Exploring the Nuclear Engineering Major,” on Sept. 25, 2-5 p.m., in 112 Hallowell (NIC)! Join us and meet nuclear engineering students and faculty and explore the nuclear engineering major ➡ bit.ly/24-major-exp

⚛️ Atoms in advanced alloys find preferred neighbors when solidifying Read about this research that includes Assistant Professor Yang Yang ➡ bit.ly/4ds02dJ

Arthur Motta receives @ANS_org’s Arthur Holly Compton Award in Education ➡️ bit.ly/4cYqaML

Attention Penn State engineering alums: The Penn State Engineering Alumni Society Tailgate Mixer will take place on September 20 at University Park! Details and registration information can be found here ➡ bit.ly/3SGswYA

Nuclear engineering grad students Scout Bucks and Alex Nellis awarded @ENERGY fellowships ➡️ bit.ly/45q6tdK

“Better than graphene” material development may improve implantable technology: Researchers led by Dipanjan Pan tweaked borophene to interact with cells and other biological units in unique ways ➡️ bit.ly/4bLRD41

Kenan Ünlü recognized with 2024 President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Integration ➡️ bit.ly/3UkvymE

🎓🎉 Congratulations to undergraduate student Scout H. Bucks for being selected as our student marshal for the spring 2024 commencement ceremony! This honor recognizes Bucks’ academic achievement and contributions to student life. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3Qk4kKz

The Penn State Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC) received a small angle neutron scattering (SANS) device, a $9.8 million equipment donation from Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (@HZBde) in Germany! Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3TQbdVW

Our Radiant @RadiantNuclear Women in Nuclear - Lunch and Learn event was a success! Thanks to all our amazing panelists!

Meet Xing Wang 👋 He’s an assistant professor at @PennStateNucE and is working to improve the resistance of steel materials in nuclear reactors through our new Distinguished Early Career Program to support faculty R&D, education, and leadership in nuclear energy.

The 2024 ANS Student Conference kicks off today, and our platinum sponsor, Westinghouse Electric Company @WECNuclear is taking over our account! Jason Beebe, Senior Director, Strategic Capital Program Definition from Westinghouse, and PSU @PSUEngineering alum will be giving an inside look at today’s events.