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Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences

Sustainable energy solutions, nuclear security and defense, plasmas for water treatment, and more.

#1

The Nuclear Leaders
and Best

NERS is consistently ranked as the top Nuclear Engineering grad program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Graduate Program

7:1

Undergraduate to Faculty Ratio

Most of our undergrads are actively involved in research and have co-authored papers in scientific journals.

Undergrad Program

$26.5m

2020 Research
Funding

Research opportunities abound for our undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.

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Todd Allen, John Lee, and Kristine Svinicki supporting National Academies Studies

The studies are centered around advanced nuclear, fuel, and threats.

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PhD Student Lonnie Garrett given NNIS fellowship

The fellowship supports exceptional students in the field of international safeguards.

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Imre Pázsit named “Doctor Honoris Causa” of Budapest University of Technology and Economics

The title was conferred in appreciation of Pázsit’s internationally reputed activities.

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Undergraduate Andrew Panter awarded INL UNLP Scholarship

UNLP plays a key role in helping the Department of Energy accomplish its mission of leading the nation’s investment in the development and exploration of advanced nuclear science and technology.

PhD Student Meredith Eaheart awarded UNLP fellowship

The fellowship is awarded to exceptional students researching innovative nuclear energy solutions to today’s climate challenges and help in production of clean electricity and reduction of carbon emissions.

Christopher C. Davis, Carly Evans, and Colin J. Stewart win Health Physics Society awards

The U-M students were recognized at the 2022 Spring Young Investigators Virtual Symposium.

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