Conference Session

Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erich Schneider, University of Texas, Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas, Austin; David Hearnsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

over the next decade and a half. Operational and support staffingrequirements for these new plants will be considerable: it has been estimated that ademand for tens of thousands of engineers working in nuclear-related disciplines willdevelop1. Of more pressing concern is the design, engineering, licensing and regulatorywork needed to bring these plans to fruition. Demand for skilled employees in theseareas is affecting a profound and immediate impact on the nuclear job market.Three examples serve to illustrate the pressing need for young talent at the outset of thepathway to the nuclear renaissance. Westinghouse Electric, a major reactor vendor andprovider of operational support services, has publicized its need for 500 trained engineersper