Recent doctoral graduate Shawn Zamperini’s research observing impurity transport in the edge of core plasma landed him a position with DIII-D National Fusion Facility.

Doctoral student Alex Wheeler led research to create a new dynamic model for the underexplored topic of safeguarding Molten Salt Reactors.

Professor and UCOR Fellow Jason Hayward and EECS Gonzalez Family Professor Hairong Qi recently completed a five-year project funded by DHS to develop a portable nuclear or radiation detector.

The Oak Ridge and Knoxville Section of the American Nuclear Society selected Madison Ratner and Madison Allen to receive its annual scholarship award. Miller McSwain and Anthony Tom received its Undergraduate Achievement Award.

Graduate student Jonah Duran relaunched the student organization Vols on the Fly, which is focused on the conservation of freshwater ecosystems and habitats, in late 2019.

UT students received a total of 12 NEUP scholarship awards, which is double the number received by the next highest awarded university.

UT’s Department of Nuclear Engineering recognized several students who published their first peer-reviewed journal article with the Student First Step Award.

Rachel Stewart, a sophomore minoring in nuclear decommissioning and environmental management, received the Environmental Leadership Award—Engagement.

NE sophomore Anthony Tom recently presented on fusion research at the 18th Annual TLSAMP Conference.

Associate Professor Nick Brown is the latest recipient of The Landis Young Member Engineering Achievement Award bestowed by the American Nuclear Society.