RPI Nuclear Engineering Program

Interested in studying nuclear engineering? Here's a video showcasing some of the interesting projects young nuclear engineers are working on, and some of the companies they are starting!

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/demand-clean-energy-inspires-new-generation-innovate-nuclear-power/

Demand for clean energy inspires new generation to innovate nuclear power The next generation of nuclear power is coming, as concerns about climate change bring the industry out of hibernation. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on how new startups and young scientists are hoping to develop solutions for safely generating vast amounts of nuclear energy.

Today marks the 60th anniversary since the first critical startup at the RPI Walthousen Reactor Critical Facility! Here are a few pictures of the facility then and now, and some more information about the anniversary!

http://neams.rpi.edu/blog/2016/08/26/rpis-reactor-celebrates-60-years-of-operation/

The RPI Nuclear Engineering Program is now on Twitter and Facebook and RPINuclearProgram!