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This site provides students from middle school through college with the opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities presented in selecting nuclear science and engineering as a field of study and career. It is expected that for most individuals the words "nuclear engineering" will immediately imply nuclear power electrical production, but that is only part of the story. Nuclear Engineering An academic degree program offered by approximately forty universities in the United States at the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels. The nuclear engineering curriculum includes reactor systems studies, fuel cycle, materials science, radiation interaction, space reactors, and advanced concepts. Health Physics An academic degree program offered by approximately twenty universities in the United States at the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels. The health physics curriculum includes radiation interaction and detection, dosimetry, radiation protection and standards, risk assessment, radiation emergency management, environmental monitoring and assessment, and nuclear waste management. Nuclear Energy Fission is produced through the splitting of a heavy atom. Fusion occurs when light atoms collide. Medical Applications Over the past few years great strides have been made by nuclear engineers and health physicists in the production of radioisotopes that are used for medical diagnostics and treatments. National Security Nuclear engineers have been involved in the policies associated with nuclear non-proliferation. Naval Propulsion Nuclear power is used to propel aircraft carriers and submarines. Space Propulsion Nuclear reactors may be used to propel the next mission to Mars and beyond. Read a detailed interview with a nuclear engineer involved in the research related to this project. |
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