Nuclear Engineering, M.E.
College of Engineering and Computing
Help make the world a better place by harnessing the power of the atom to provide clean, low-carbon and affordable electricity through our nuclear engineering program.
Nuclear engineering is a highly versatile degree as it is important for medical diagnostics and treatment, space exploration, industrial processes and instrumentation. In the future, this will help drive production of synthetic fuels to be used on platforms that are hard to electrify due to energy limits.
Program Highlights
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An Internationally Recognized Faculty
Be mentored by a dedicated faculty that is motivated to recommend you for the right career for you.
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Professional Society Engagement
Forge strong connections with leading industries across the state to foster employment opportunities.
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World-Class Laboratories
Conduct research through our many laboratories across campus, including our nuclear materials lab.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Technical Writing
Creating clear and concise documents, such as manuals or instructions, for technical or scientific topics
Programming
Writing code, developing software and creating applications for automation and problem-solving
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System Design
Creating or improving complex systems to meet specific requirements
Laboratory Research
Conducting experiments and analyzing data to gain new knowledge and insights in a scientific field
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Reactor Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Fuel Rod Engineer
- Project Manager
- Lab Scientist
- Radiological Scientist
Workplace Settings
- Medical
- Utilities
- Fuel
- Architectural/Engineering Firms
- Research
