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Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-3105: A PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING THE NUCLEARFUEL CYCLEErich Schneider, Dr. Schneider received his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University in 2002. During the final two years of his graduate study at Cornell, he held the position of Lecturer. From 2002-2006, he was a Technical Staff Member in the Nuclear Systems Design Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In January, 2006, Dr. Schneider joined the Mechanical Engineering faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. He is affiliated with the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Graduate Program at that institution

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Janet Ellzey, University of Texas-Austin; Brad Hull, University of Texas-Austin; Jessica Rosinski, University of Texas-Austin; James Wright, University of Texas-Permian Basin

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Nuclear and Radiological

standards and realistic constraints that include most of the following considerations: economic; environmental; sustainability; manufacturability; ethical; health and safety; social; and political. The professional component must include (a) one year of a combination of college level mathematics and basic sciences (some with experimental experience) appropriate to the discipline (b) one and one-half years of engineering topics, to include engineering sciences and engineering design appropriate to the student’s field of study (c) a general education component that complements the technical content of the curriculum and is consistent with the program and institution objectives

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Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Tulenko, University of Florida

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-480: A SUCCESSFUL PROTOTYPE FOR UNIVERSITY/NATIONALLABORATORY RESEARCH COOPERATIONJames Tulenko, University of Florida James S. Tulenko, a professor in the Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl, is also the Director of the Laboratory for Development of Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials. He was Chairman of the Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the University of Florida for sixteen years. He is a Past President of the American Nuclear Society (ANS). Prior to his academic career, Professor Tulenko spent 23 years in the Nuclear Industry as Manager, Nuclear Fuel Engineering at Babcock and Wilcox; Manager

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Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Jessica Rosinski, University of Texas-Austin; Paul Buckley, Lewis-Clark State College; Dan Dugan, Washington State University; James Elliston, Washington State University; Roy Filby, Washigton State University; Jeremy Lessman, Washington State University; Alena Paulenova, Oregon State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-620: DEVELOPMENT OF A RADIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY FORTHE PRODUCTION OF TC-99M USING NEUTRON ACTIVATIONSheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin Dr. Sheldon Landsberger is the Coordinator of the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program at the University of Texas at Austin and teaches a graduate course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry.Jessica Rosinski, University of Texas-AustinPaul Buckley, Lewis-Clark State CollegeDan Dugan, Washington State UniversityJames Elliston, Washington State UniversityRoy Filby, Washigton State UniversityJeremy Lessman, Washington State UniversityAlena Paulenova, Oregon State University

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Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Erich Schneider; Derek Haas, University of Texas; Robert Matavosian, Los Alamos National Lab; Dustin Reinert, University of Texas; George Sayre, University of Texas; Mark Smith, Sterigenics; Christopher Weaver, University of Texas; Scott Whitney, University of Texas; Ian Whittaker, University of Texas

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-886: DEVELOPMENT OF A GRADUATE COURSE IN NEUTRONINTERACTIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE ANDENGINEERINGSheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin Sheldon Landsberger is Professor and Coordinator of the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program within the Mechanical Engineering Department.Erich Schneider, Erich Schneider is an Assistant Professor in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program within the Mechanical Engineering Department.Derek Haas, University of Texas Derek Haas is a gradute student in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program.Robert Matavosian, Los Alamos National Lab Robert Matavosian is a gradute student in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering

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Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitty Plummer, University of North Texas; Jerome Davis, University of North Texas; Charles Bittle, University of North Texas

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-3090: MANAGEMENT CHANGES AS A THREAT TO ONSITEDELIVERY OF NUCLEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSMitty Plummer, University of North TexasJerome Davis, University of North Texas JEROME J. DAVIS is a lecturer in Nuclear Engineering Technology at the University of North Texas. He is a Registered PE in Illinois and Wisconsin. He has 14 years of nuclear power industry experience. He is a member of the American Nuclear Society and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. His NS and MS degrees are in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.Charles Bittle, University of North Texas CHARLES C. BITTLE has been a Lecturer at the University of North Texas since 1997. He

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Holloway, University of Michigan

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Nuclear and Radiological

example is to compute the volume averaged flux over a sphere with a point source at the center, whichis again easily related to path-length.Doing these two calculations involves simply setting up some integrals, and knowing that φ goesas 1/(4πr2 ). The integrals that result are relatively elementary, but the integrals in the two ap-proaches (volume average of φ vs. path-length computation) do not at first appear related. Theyare presented in detail in Appendix B. In doing these two integrals students will discover that theyyield the same result: the volume average scalar flux over the sphere is equal to the rate at whichpath-length is generated only within the sphere divided by the volume of the sphere. Studentsshould be reminded here that the

Conference Session

Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Miron, University of Cincinnati; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Pradosh Ray, Tuskegee University

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Nuclear and Radiological

colleges and universitiesbut also to US academic programs that teach core curricula and research programs on thissubject.The contents of the course are described below.Site Analysis and Environmental Restoration a. Radioactivity – The process of radioactive decay; Half-life and activity, Important radioisotopes in wastes and contaminated environment – 6 lectures Page 12.1280.3 b. Radiation Interaction with Matter – Alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron range- energy relationships; Interaction mechanisms - 6 lectures c. Biological Effects of Radiation – Radiation Dose Units, Dose calculations – 8 lectures d. Classification of Wastes – High

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Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Barsanti, The Citadel

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-2892: TEACHING NUCLEAR ENGINEERING TO ELECTRICALENGINEERING STUDENTSRobert Barsanti, The Citadel Robert Barsanti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Citadel where he teaches and does research in the area of target tracking and signal processing. Before joining the faculty at The Citadel, he was an Assistant Professor and a member of the Beartrap post mission analysis system design team at the Naval Prostgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Barsanti holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Engineering Acoustics, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendra Foltz Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Paul Johnson, University of Texas-Austin; Sean O'Kelly, University of Texas-Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-766: PODCASTING THE “INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR POWERSYSTEMS" COURSE LECTURESKendra Foltz Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin Dr. Kendra Foltz Biegalski is a Research Engineer in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program. She has sixteen years experience in nuclear engineering, nuclear and chemical analytical techniques, and two years of nuclear reactor operations. She has fourteen years domestic and international experience in scientific research and collaboration as well as two years experience in the teaching, training, and licensing of nuclear scientists and nuclear reactor operators. Dr. Foltz Biegalski specializes in nuclear data analysis algorithm development for software

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Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; Matthew Schmidt, University of Missouri; Matthew Easter, University of Missouri; Rose Marra, University of Missouri; William Miller, University of Missouri

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Nuclear and Radiological

design, task analysis, instructional design, computer-based learning, hypermedia, constructivist learning, cognitive tools, and technology in learning. He has consulted with businesses, universities, public schools, and other institutions around the world. His current research focuses on problem solving.Matthew Schmidt, University of Missouri Matthew Schmidt is a doctoral candidate in the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri – Columbia. He is currently involved in a DOL-funded curriculum development project for an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Nuclear Technologies focusing on radiological safety.Matthew Easter, University of Missouri

Conference Session

Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Sean O'Kelly, University of Texas-Austin; Larry Welch, University of Texas-Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

has helped instruct multiple undergraduate and graduate courses at The University of Texas at Austin with a special emphasis on the courses with laboratories at the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory.Larry Welch, University of Texas-Austin Mr. Larry Welch is a reactor operator and electronics technician at the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in nuclear instrumentation and nuclear spectroscopy software. Prior to working at The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Welch was employed at Ortec. Page 12.398.1© American Society for

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Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Marshall, North Carolina State University; Mohamed Bourham, North Carolina State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-1880: DIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGEDUCATION: OUTREACH, RETENTION, AND ENGAGEMENTLisa Marshall, North Carolina State University In Fall 2001, Marshall became the Director of Outreach Programs for the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University. Her research interests lie in enrolment management and engineering education. She is a ‘geography of science’ doctoral student at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Before joining NC State University, she worked in enrolment management for several years at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.Mohamed Bourham, North Carolina State University Bourham joined the Department of Nuclear Engineering at

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Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Rezak

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-156: NUCLEAR POWER: MUCH SWEETER THE SECOND TIMEAROUNDWilliam Rezak, WILLIAM D. REZAK Bill Rezak was President of the State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred from 1993 to 2003. He was instrumental in transforming Alfred State from a two-year technical college into a baccalaureate polytechnic. Prior to coming to Alfred State, he was Dean of the School of Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia. Earlier, Rezak spent 18 years in engineering, design and construction of power generation facilities, both nuclear and fossil fueled. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University, a