Category Archives: Students
Houston Ready to Help Safeguard the World in Nuclear Workforce
PhD student Emma Houston is graduating and moving to Washington D.C. to work in the Office of International Nuclear Safeguards.
Y-12 NE TAP Proves Value with Job Placements
The Nuclear Engineering Technology Accelerator Program gives paid, real-world nuclear research opportunities at Y-12 to UT NE students.
Icenhour Endowment is a Nuclear Educational Legacy
Alan and Teresa Icenhour have established a scholarship endowment through the Tickle College of Engineering to help students pursue a nuclear engineering education.
Bailey, Christadore Represent UT Nuclear at Day on the Hill
Graduate student Lauren Bailey and senior Sicilia Christadore attended the East Tennessee Economic Council’s Nuclear & Innovative Energy Day on the Hill.
Early Tokamak Experience Gave Mateja Strong Start
Early experience on the DIII-D tokamak helped Jeremy Mateja, a PhD student in Professor David Donovan’s lab, develop great fusion experiments and a strong professional network.
Hayes Honored with Social Responsibility Award
PhD student Alyssa Hayes was selected by the American Nuclear Society as the recipient of its 2025 Social Responsibility in the Nuclear Community Award.
Nuclear Engineering Scholarships Provide Opportunity
Learn about the various nuclear engineering scholarships that provide students with opportunities to further their education.
Jones Chases Goals in Nuclear Engineering, Running
NE student Andie-Marie Jones is balancing her academic life with her role as a distance runner for the Lady Vols.
Best Paper Highlights AI/ML Value in Nuclear Criticality Safety
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.
Nuclear Engineering Helps Power Successful Relay Team
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.