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Celebrating NERS Professor Chihiro Kikuchi
Michigan Engineering will honor the pioneer in nuclear engineering through the installation of Chair Todd Allen as Collegiate Professor.
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Q&A with David Rizkalla
The Engineering Physics student shares his journey from studying pure physics to leading the Vehicle Controls team on U-M’s MRacing Formula SAE team.
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Improving detector sensitivity to neutrinos and dark matter
Experiment obtains unusually high ionization yield from low energy nuclear recoils in a high purity germanium detector.
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NERS undergraduates receive Nuclear Regulatory Commission scholarships
These scholarships support the next generation of nuclear professionals by alleviating financial burdens and fostering educational and research opportunities.
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Louise Willingale receives DOE funding for High-Energy-Density plasma research
The ECE and NERS associate professor will lead a study on how to accelerate high-energy electron beams and generate high-energy photons using laser pulses as a potential probe for high-pressure and temperature conditions similar to those found in stars or during nuclear fusion.
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Unveiling The Spirit of Nuclear
The NERS Mural, a collaborative creation between NERS 250 students and Michigan-based artist Devin J. Wright, can now be viewed in the tunnel connecting the Cooley Building and the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project.
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Sara Pozzi receives U-M Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award
The Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards honor senior faculty who consistently have demonstrated outstanding achievements.
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New ZEUS outreach initiative aims to increase access and engagement
Carolyn Kuranz will lead the National Science Foundation-sponsored project to develop inclusive educational programming and interactive exhibits.
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Michigan Engineering honors NERS alumnus Jian Gan with Department Merit Award
Gan is the Division Scientific Lead for Advanced Characterization at Idaho National Laboratory.
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Harper Academy All-Stars support NERS research
The Harper Academy 4 Future Engineers, with its focus on diversity and community engagement, is working closely with NERS to connect aspiring nuclear engineers with real-world research opportunities.
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MIBL remained operational amid NAME building renovation
The MIBL team demonstrated exceptional dedication and teamwork during the renovation, overcoming numerous challenges with creativity and resilience to ensure the lab remained fully operational and continued to support cutting-edge research.
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Remembering Don Kania’s legacy of generosity and innovation
The distinguished NERS alumnus had a remarkable career that spanned both government laboratories and the private sector.
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Adam Burak chairs Committee on Oversight of Administrative Action
The NERS Assistant Research Scientist made contributions to faculty governance at the University through his work on the committee, focusing on issues of social justice, transparency, and fairness in university policies.
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Muhammad Rafiul Abdussami’s journey in nuclear engineering
The NERS graduate student has a keen interest in sustainable energy systems.
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James Duderstadt’s impact on NERS
Duderstadt helped shape the department into a powerhouse of computational methods development for neutron transport and reactor physics research.
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NERS hosts Harper Academy 4 Future Nuclear Engineers
The four-week residential program prepared rising twelfth graders for nuclear engineering careers through comprehensive academic and practical experiences.
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Ricardo Lopez wins award for augmented reality visualization for nuclear inspections paper
The NERS graduate student was given the Nonproliferation and Arms Control Division award at the 2024 Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Conference.
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Ikhwan Khaleb presents paper at ICONE in Prague
The recent NERS Master’s graduate presented his paper, “CFD Analysis of Heat Transfer in Molten Salt Fuel Chambers of The Wielenga Innovation Static Salt Reactor.”
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Teaching wicked problems in nuclear technology, policy, and society
Nuclear Technology, Policy, and Society (NERS 490) gives students the skills needed to address some of the field’s most challenging issues.
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Integrating creativity and science at NERS
Through several initiatives, NERS is actively harmonizing artistic expression into our scientific environment.
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Aditi Verma explores nuclear safety epistemologies in international business journal
Professor Verma’s paper examines the differing conceptualizations of nuclear safety by regulatory institutions in the U.S. and France.
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Tom Downar retires after a distinguished career in computational nuclear reactor physics
Professor Downar’s career was distinguished by his dedication to teaching and contributions to computational nuclear reactor physics.
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NERS astrophysics center hosts high-energy-density physics summer school
Participants learned about the foundational principles and advanced concepts of high-energy-density physics from U-M faculty.
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U-M students shine at radiation protection conference
The 16th Annual International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association was held earlier this month in Florida.