PhD student Alyssa Hayes was selected by the American Nuclear Society as the recipient of its 2025 Social Responsibility in the Nuclear Community Award.

Learn about the various nuclear engineering scholarships that provide students with opportunities to further their education.

NE student Andie-Marie Jones is balancing her academic life with her role as a distance runner for the Lady Vols.

Anneli Brackbill won a Best Paper Award for her research on a machine learning tool with the ability to help create Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations.

Three women from our department recently participated in a 208-mile relay running race, finishing second in the all-women’s team category and 59th overall.

NE sophomore Andrew Marotta thought he was destined for the energy generation sector until a research experience in the SMRC awakened his love of radiology.

Some NE students enlisted in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program, which includes full-time salary to attend school and a job after graduation.

Graduate students Mason Fox and Kyra Lawson received recognition award for papers they submitted in a Department of Energy Nuclear University Competition.

In its second year, the UT/ORNL Fusion Summer School has grown, providing students with opportunities to learn about fusion related to graduate school.

Riley Stewart received a Department of Defense SMART Scholarship, which funds her tuition for three years, received a stipend, and guaranteed employment.