Tag Archives: Wes Hines
Nuclear Students Reap Big Benefits in NUPOC Program
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.

UT Helps Launch Groundbreaking K-2 Nuclear Education Initiative
Our department is part of a groundbreaking statewide initiative to help introduce nuclear energy concepts to kindergarten through second grade classrooms.

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.
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.

Y-12 NE TAP Boosts UT Student-Career Pipeline
The Y-12 Technology Accelerator Program gives NE students the chance to experience careers in nuclear security while contributing to the sector’s advancement.

UT to Offer Nuclear Engineering Minor
The University of Tennessee will establish a new program for non-nuclear engineers to obtain a minor in nuclear engineering through funding from Tennessee’s Nuclear Energy Fund.

Wirth Named NE Department Head
Governor’s Chair Professor Brian Wirth has been selected as the new head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering. Wirth replaces Wes Hines, who is retiring from the university after 29 years.

New PET/CT Equipment Gives UT a Unique Advantage
The Department of Nuclear Engineering, UT Vet School, and UT Oak Ridge Institute purchased new PET and CT imaging equipment to expand preclinical capabilities.

Bechtel’s New Knoxville Office Provides Opportunity for Students
International engineering, construction, and project-management company Bechtel has opened its newest office in Knoxville. The Engineering Execution Center will likely provide job and collaboration opportunities for TCE students.

Advisory Council Role Puts Hines on Forefront of Tennessee Nuclear Energy Planning
NE department head Wes Hines co-chairs the Education/Workforce Work Group, part of the new Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council.