Graduation Reception to be Held

The Department of Nuclear Engineering is holding a graduation reception for our December 2008 graduates and their families on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m in the Zachry Engineering Center Atrium. Brunch for the participants will be provided directly before the event. Graduates should RSVP to Jennifer Carter (jcarter@ne.tamu.edu) with the number of guests expected to attend.

Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Yancey and Lynn Named Undergrad Research Scholars

Congratulations to Nicholas Lynn and Kristina Yancey on having been accepted into the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program for 2008-2009. The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program is designed to encourage exceptional undergraduate students to actively participate in independent research projects and communicate their research as an author to the research community.

Nicholas Lynn is a senior in the nuclear engineering program who is working on a project advised by Dr. McDeavitt, which involves impregnating Uranium fuel with a Beryllium Oxide in order to increase the thermal conductivity. The work is a joint effort with graduate student, Michael Naramore.

Kristina Yancey, a junior in the nuclear engineering program, will be working with Dr. Tsvetkov on the question of whether or not nuclear energy is a sustainable source of energy. They will be evaluating the environmental effects of the nuclear cycle as a whole, as well as the availability of uranium and other such factors.

For more information on the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program and to see a list of past participants from the department, click here.

Hackemack and Kelly awarded de Planque Scholarship

Michael W. Hackemack and Ryan P. Kelly have been awarded the Dr. E. Gail de Planque Scholarship for 2008. Recipients of the scholarship are evaluated on their academic achievement and participation in student organizations. This award is made possible by funding from the Energy Future Holdings Corp. (formerly TXU Corp.) awarded to the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Aggie Nukes!

The Texas A&M Department of Nuclear Engineering has created alumni groups on both Facebook and LinkedIn called "Aggie Nukes." The Facebook group is intended for alumni who want to share and reconnect with other former students, while the LinkedIn group provides a professional networking opportunity. To join either group, click on the links above or visit our website and click on "Former Students."