, following his recent retirement from 30 years at the Argonne National Laboratory.Leonard Bond, Idaho National Laboratory Dr. Bond is Director of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies at the Idaho National Laboratory. Page 11.1248.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The 2+2 Scholars Program: Collaborative Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering Education in IdahoAbstractThe 2 + 2 Scholars Program brings together nuclear engineering undergraduate students fromthree Idaho universities - Idaho State University (ISU), the University of Idaho (UI), and BoiseState University (BSU) - to
discovered in this research that suggests the engineering students are not fully6 Borrego, M. and Newswander, L.K., “Characteristics of Successful Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Education Page 24.1143.4Collaborations,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 97, no. 2, April 2008, p. 124.7 Ibid.8 Ibid.adept at communicating how and where their technical expertise fits into low consensus discussions (suchas those found in interdisciplinary collaborations). Additionally, this result suggests they are reluctant toconsider non-technical solutions as viable ones because they do not hinge on concrete truths as they areaccustomed to in their
interests are in electric rocket propulsion. He has also spent over twenty five years in course, curriculum, and laboratory development. Page 12.1280.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Site Analysis and Environmental RestorationAbstractTuskegee University (TU), in collaboration with University of Cincinnati (UC), has beenengaged in the development of a two course sequence to educate students inenvironmental restoration/waste management (ER/WM). The course sequence is:1) Introduction to Radiological Engineering and Waste Management and 2) Site Analysisand Environmental Restoration.The content of
Engineering Education, 2007 Conducting Fuel Temperature Coefficient of Reactivity Laboratory via Remote ConnectionIntroductionThe University of Texas at Austin offers nuclear engineering courses as part of theundergraduate curriculum in mechanical engineering. These courses have up to 35students and are taught on the main campus in downtown Austin, TX. To complementthese courses a remote laboratory on fuel temperature coefficients of reactivity has beendeveloped that utilizes The University of Texas at Austin 1.1 MW TRIGA Mark IInuclear research reactor located on the Pickle Research Campus (about 12 miles north ofthe main campus where most courses are taught). A live display of the reactorinstrumentation outputs has
, University of Missouri WILLIAM H. MILLER is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia and is a Program Director at the Missouri University Research Reactor. He is PI of the DOL funded "Center of Excellence for Radiation Protection Technology Education and Training." His research interests include Radiation Detection Systems and Applications to Health Physics, Radiation Dosimetry and Non-Destructive Nuclear Analytic Techniques. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri and a Certified Health Physicist. Page 12.471.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Designing an Activity-based Curriculum for Radiation Protection
and the Glenn Murphy Award of the American Society for Engineering Education. He is a Fellow of the American Nuclear Society for his contributions to the nuclear fuel cycle. He is a past member of the National Nuclear Accrediting Board of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Chairman of the Chemical Materials and Technology (CMT) Division Review Board at Argonne National Laboratory, and a member of the Advisory Review Board for the Decision Applications (DA) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He is also an Associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He is a member of the Nuclear Advisory Board for the Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program at the University of South
2006-1228: THE PIPELINE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS TO THE NATIONALLABORATORIESErich Schneider, University of Texas-AustinSheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-AustinSteven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin Page 11.1318.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Pipeline of Graduate Students to the National LaboratoriesAbstractIt is well know that the national laboratories are in a critical situation to recruit "newblood" into its aging workforce. Competition for highly qualified U.S. students comesfrom both industry and the national labs. In the past several years we have activelypursued a strong collaboration with Los Alamos, Sandia, Oak Ridge, Idaho
. Page 11.1314.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The new Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES)AbstractA secure and affordable energy supply is essential for achieving U.S. national security, incontinuing U.S. prosperity and in laying the foundation to enable future economic growth. Thenext generation energy workforce in the U.S. is a critical element in meeting both national andglobal energy needs. The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) was established in 2005in response to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. CAES, located at the new IdahoNational Laboratory (INL), will address critical energy education, research, policy study andtraining needs. CAES is a unique joint partnership between the
. Page 11.1249.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The 2005 World Nuclear University Summer Institute: A New Focus on International Issues in Nuclear Energy EducationThe why . . .The World Nuclear University (WNU) was created in 2003 in a ceremony celebrating the50th anniversary of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s famous “Atoms for Peace”speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Four organizations created the foundingsupport for WNU (See Figure 1.): the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), theNuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the OECD, the World Association of NuclearOperators (WANO), and the World Nuclear Association (WNA). The WNU mission is tostrengthen the international community of people and
and Nuclear Engineering Page 24.921.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Collaborative Learning in an Introductory Nuclear Engineering Course Page 24.921.2Abstract:Employers listed teamwork, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and communication as themost highly sought after employee skills (Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc., 2006). Forengineering institutions these skills are certified, in part, through ABET accreditation and aretested through Student
. Page 24.8.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014The Effects of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Completing a Radiological Engineering Design Project Page 24.8.2IntroductionAn important skill for engineers to obtain is the ability to perform on cross-disciplinary teams.In fact, the accrediting organization ABET has deemed this a key student outcome for nuclearengineering programs.1 The nuclear engineering program at the United States Military Academy(West Point) offers a unique perspective on the ability of students to perform on cross-disciplinary teams because non-engineering majors are required to take a 3-course
Society for Engineering Education, 2006 “Development and Delivery of Nuclear Engineering Technology On-line Courses: The Excelsior College Experience”AbstractExcelsior College, located in Albany, New York, has been a pioneer institution in the distancelearning. Numerous online courses have been recently developed by Excelsior College to servethe educational needs of its students. These courses cover a wide range of academic disciplinesand can be delivered by a course management system known as WebCT, CD-ROM, or directlythrough the Web.This manuscript provides a detailed description of the WebCT-based courses in NuclearEngineering Technology recently developed by the School of Business and Technology at theExcelsior College to
implementation of the Additional Protocol in the United States, and assisting foreign entities in completing their initial inventory declarations to the IAEA. Mr. Whitaker has been involved in safeguards for over 20 years and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management from the University of Tennessee.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Page 11.1399.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Using Nonproliferation Assessment Tool Software (NAT) for Teaching Proliferation Concepts Regarding the Nuclear Fuel CycleIntroductionThe University of Texas at Austin has developed a software package, theNonproliferation Assessment Tool
Radiochemistry technical option in the School of Health and Natural Sciences.Chanika Symister, Florida Memorial University Chanika Symister is a junior in the undergaduate Radiochemistry technical option in the School of Health and Natural Sciences.Rose Stiffin, Florida Memorial University Dr. Rose Stiffin is an Associate Professor in the School of Health and Natural Sciences and is repsonsible to teach nuclear and radiochemistry in the undergraduate radiochemistry technical option. Page 14.603.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Novel Collaborative Interaction in Nuclear
License. Specific areas of work include: manage operation of TRIGA research reactor; assist in design and fabrication of reactor experiments; routine surveillance and calibration of reactor equipment, repair or upgrade of reactor equipment, review and update of operating, calibration, surveillance, emergency, and© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 reactor equipment, review and update of operating, calibration, surveillance, emergency, and security procedures, and training of licensed reactor operators Page 13.411.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of a
. Page 14.670.1Elena Stefanova, Texas Southern University Dr. Elena Stefanova is a Visiting Professor at the Texas Southern University and has been involved in the newly developed health physics undergradaute program.Muchere Russ, Huston-Tilliston© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Muchere Russ, Huston-Tilliston Dr. Muchere Russ is Associate Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences and is leading to establish a nuclear technical option in Huston-Tilliston. Page 14.670.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Educational and
AC 2009-977: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY GRADUATEPROGRAM FOR AUTOMATION IN NUCLEAR APPLICATIONSMitch Pryor, University of Texas, AustinSheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin Page 14.477.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program for Automation in Nuclear ApplicationsAbstractThis paper outlines the motivation for – and development of – an interdisciplinary graduate levelcurriculum for robotics and automation in the nuclear domain. For cost, safety, and securitypurposes, the Department of Energy and nuclear related industries hope to automate missioncritical tasks for
Florida Memorial University.Michael elliott, Flroida Memorial University Dr. Michael Elliott is a faculty member in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Florida Memorial University.Ayivi Huisso, Florida Memorial Univeristy Dr. Ayviv Huisso is a faculty member in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Florida Memorial University. Page 13.567.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of a Nuclear Certificate for Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Environmental Protection Within a Mechanical Engineering DepartmentIntroduction
AC 2008-2667: SUMMER AND ACADEMIC YEAR UNDERGRADUATERESEARCH IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGShripad Revankar, Purdue UniversityFelix Mbuga, Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Felix Mbuga is an undergraduate stdudent in Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Page 13.1120.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Summer and Academic Year Undergraduate Research in Nuclear EngineeringAbstractUndergraduate research participation has become important in engineering and more so inNuclear Engineering
Engineering Department. His research interests are in electric rocket propulsion. He has also spent over twenty five years in course, curriculum, and laboratory development. Page 11.382.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Curriculum Development and Training for Environmental Restoration/Waste ManagementAbstractTuskegee University (TU), in collaboration with University of Cincinnati (UC), is engaged indeveloping a sequence of two courses and a summer training program to educate and trainstudents in the area of environmental restoration/waste management (ER/WM). The ER
. Page 12.99.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Project-Based Approach to Teaching the Nuclear Fuel CycleAbstractThe nuclear fuel cycle – defined as the series of processes through which materials passin the course of electricity generation – is accepted as a subject in which graduatingnuclear engineering students should be well-versed.While a technology-based, water reactor-based approach to teaching the fuel cycle has agreat deal of validity, it can be argued that other approaches can offer students superiorpreparation to participate in today’s national (e.g. the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative andGlobal Nuclear Energy Partnership) and international debate regarding the futuredirection of the fuel cycle. The concepts
2006-1226: EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN NUCLEAR ANDRADIOCHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINErich Schneider, University of Texas-AustinKendra Foltz Biegalski, University of TexasSheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-AustinSteven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin Page 11.509.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Educational Achievements in Nuclear and Radiochemistry at the University of TexasAbstractOver the last three years we have developed a very robust nuclear and radiochemistryprogram at The University of Texas at Austin. The cornerstone of support was the DOERadiochemistry Educational Award Program (REAP) which was awarded
Paper ID #10877Repurposing MCNP use for nuclear engineering demonstrations while apply-ing Physics Education Research (PER) best practicesProf. Bryndol A. Sones, U.S. Military Academy Bryndol Sones is Colonel in the US Army and serves as an Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he directs the Nuclear Engineering Program. He has a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes (RPI). Page 24.1040.1 c American Society for Engineering Education
Page 24.387.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Developing a Reactor Operator Training Course Series at Oregon State University Wade R. Marcum1, Steve R. Reese2, S. Todd Keller2, Robert A. Schickler2 1 Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State University 2 Radiation Center, Oregon State UniversityABSTRACTOregon State University’s (OSU’s) Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation HealthPhysics (NERHP) recently graduated its first influx of students participating in the inaugural“Reactor Operator Training” course series
) and American Society of Engineering Education. He is currently working towards a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering in the area of direct conversion of radiation to electricity with the focus on semiconductor and emission efficiency.Prof. Shripad T Revankar, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Revankar is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University. His main focus is on Energy -science and technology with sustained and distinguished achievements over the past three decades. His research intrests are on fuel cell, compact power sources including beta voltaic cells, multiphase flow and heat transfer, reactor thermalhydraulics, reactor safety, and nuclear hydrogen production
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. Page 12.1161.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Experiment with Podcasting the Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems Course LecturesAbstractThe ME 337C Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems course is offered every Fall Semester atThe University of Texas at Austin. This course is an introduction to nuclear engineering andcovers topics ranging from nuclear cross-sections to the diffusion equation. All lectures for thiscourse are digitally recorded and available on the
, Excelsior College Dr. Li-Fang Shih holds a Ph.D. degree in Education from SUNY Albany and is currently Director of Online Course Management in the School of Business and Technology, Excelsior College, Albany, NY. Page 11.961.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 “Non-Traditional Learning and Assessment Approach to Nuclear Engineering Technology Education”AbstractOne of the major challenges of the twenty-first century for colleges is to provide the kindof support that ensures that non-traditional prospective students are not disenfranchisedby obstacles in their life situation. Excelsior
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Developing a Minor Program in Nuclear Science and EngineeringAbstractThe Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fort Valley State University (FVSU)has recently developed an academic minor program in Nuclear Science and Engineering forstudents majoring in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM).The minor program is structured around four courses that will feature progressively moreadvanced topics, and hands-on laboratory-based projects and experimental analysis. Thesecourses are: a two-course sequence in Nuclear Science and Engineering with laboratorycomponents, a course in nuclear radiation, and an introductory course in health physics.This paper describes
Engineering Education, 2014 Thorium Fuel Cycle for a Molten Salt Reactor: State of Missouri Feasibility Study Yoonjo Jo Jo Leea, Matthew P. Simonesa, John C. Kennedyb, Hakan Usa, Phillip F. Makarewiczb, Janese A. Nehera and Mark A. Prelas, (a) Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute, (b) Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MOAbstract This paper was generated as part of a course on advanced nuclear fuel cycles supportedthrough a curriculum development grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Comission. The coursewas graduate level and required a research component. The students in the course chose the topicof “Thorium Fuel Cycle for a Molten