Tag: DEI
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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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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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Integrating creativity and science at NERS
Through several initiatives, NERS is actively harmonizing artistic expression into our scientific environment.
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New introductory engineering course aims to revolutionize nuclear energy through community engagement
Historically, energy systems have been built with very little input from the communities they serve. As more people experience the real impacts of climate change, the need for strategic collaboration between energy system designers and local communities is more urgent than ever.
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Fastest Path launches Global Fusion Forum
The new online platform aims to facilitate meaningful engagement between fusion technology developers and communities worldwide.
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$3.6M to advance nuclear energy awarded to NERS
The Department of Energy will support research into gas-cooled fast modular reactor safety, community consent in nuclear facility siting, and more.
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Mackenzie Warwick honored with Distinguished Leadership Award from Michigan Engineering
The NERS PhD student has been an integral part of the department since her undergraduate studies and consistently showcases exemplary leadership qualities.
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Carolyn Kuranz honored with NERS Departmental Faculty Award from Michigan Engineering
The award recognizes high-impact accomplishments benefitting NERS and Michigan Engineering.
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NERS and AERO discussion series wins MLK Spirit Award
The MARS Dialogues discuss the “Macroethical Responsibility to Society.”
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Graduate students Carolina Vazquez and Sebastian Lecha explore community engagement in fusion and fission spaces
Vazquez and Lecha are actively involved in policy-relevant research, exploring community engagement in fusion and fission spaces.
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Carolyn Kuranz honored with Rackham Faculty Achievement Award
This esteemed recognition acknowledges Kuranz’s exceptional contributions to research, teaching, mentorship, and service.
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Aditi Verma featured in National Academies article on tackling inequities in emerging technologies webinar
The article, Tackling Inequities in Emerging Technologies, describes the webinar’s design to foster discussions across disciplines about the challenges to equity and the need to ensure community involvement in the face of new processes, technologies and strategies.
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NERS Students host virtual Glow Blue class
The class introduced Detroit-area middle and high school students to fundamental nuclear concepts.
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College DEI grants awarded to NERS
The grants will help the department both recruit and support a diverse student population.
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NERS joins Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy leadership network
Members of the network are committed to breaking down gender barriers in the nuclear field.
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NERS receives Rackham Diversity Grant
The grant will help strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the department