Category Archives: Staff
$2.25 Million Grant Launches New Chapter for UT Materials Research
The Department of Homeland Security has granted SMRC director Charles Melcher $2.25 million to develop new semiconductors for use in nuclear security programs.
UT Fusion Researcher Appointed to National Advisory Committee
Fusion researcher Ane Lasa has been appointed to a committee that advises the US Department of Energy on programmatic planning for fusion and plasma research.
Department Holds In-Person Awards Ceremony
The department recently held its awards ceremony for 2021–22, recognizing the efforts of students, faculty, and staff.
Department Recruits the Next Generation of Nuclear Engineers
The Department of Nuclear Engineering visited Vine Middle Magnet School’s 2021 College and Career Fair.
Staff Spotlight: Marisa Hipsher Joins Nuclear Engineering
Administrative Specialist Marisa Hipsher joined the department in fall 2020 and assists with timetable scheduling, grad program administration, and much more.
2021 Faculty and Staff Awards Announced
Wes Hines, Maik Lang, Jamie Coble, David Donovan, and Michelle McBee received faculty and staff awards from UT’s Tickle College of Engineering.
Retirement Comes into Sharp Focus
Administrative Specialist Lydia Sharp was hired into UT’s pool for temp workers in April 1988, where she worked in various […]
Students, Faculty, and Staff Earn Outstanding Recognitions
Due to the pandemic, the nuclear engineering department was not able to host its annual awards banquet in person. However, […]
2020 Faculty & Staff Awards Announced
Academic and administrative colleagues of the Tickle College of Engineering show appreciation for each other every day as a matter […]
Staff Spotlight: Gina Hale
Gina Hale has a few things on her administrative plate as the human resources specialist for the nuclear engineering department. She […]