NE Alum’s Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Curriculum Boosts Engineering Vols’ Success
Nikki Maginn’s curriculum, Inside Out Engineering, improves Vols’ academic performance and career prospects by developing their emotional intelligence (EQ).
Nuclear Data Project Helps Automate Evaluation Process
Vladimir Sobes has been working on ways to use artificial intelligence/machine learning to produce faster and more reliable evaluation of nuclear data.
Hines Saluted for Contributions at Retirement Party
Postelle Professor and Chancellor’s Professor Wes Hines was recognized for all his hard work throughout his career at his retirement party.
Former UT Tight End Leaves Mark in the Classroom
Hunter Salmon spent 5 years as a walk-on tight end for UT football while pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering. Now he’s obtaining a MS in medical physics.
Brown Named to ANS ‘40 Under 40’ List
Professor Nicholas Brown was selected to the inaugural Nuclear News “40 Under 40” list of industry influencers and future leaders of the nuclear community.
Nuclear Leading the Way for Research Expenditures
The Department of Nuclear Engineering continued an upward trend for research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, with three faculty members topping the charts among professors in the Tickle College of Engineering.
UT and Idaho National Laboratory Enter Collaboration
UT and Idaho National Laboratory are collaborating to expand opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.
Destiny White’s Research, Experiences Emphasize Importance of Empathy in Nuclear Engineering
Master’s student Destiny White blends nuclear justice into NE education, ensuring that nuclear engineers ethically achieve their energy and defense goals.
NE Faculty to Validate Fusion Neutronics Simulations with $1.25M Grant
Three NE professors will use experimental data to validate neutronics simulations of fusion reactors with realistic plasma sources and multi-physics modeling.
Hines Receives ANS-DESD Award of Excellence
Postelle Professor and Chancellor’s Professor Wes Hines has been selected to receive the American Nuclear Society-DESD Division Award of Excellence.