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Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Nuclear and Radiological

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

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Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell Pryor; Sheldon Landsberger

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Nuclear and Radiological

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

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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Jeffrey Goss, Arizona State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2009-163: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONSCOURSE CO-DEVELOPED WITH THE PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATINGSTATIONKeith Holbert, Arizona State UniversityJeffrey Goss, Arizona State University Page 14.204.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Interdisciplinary Nuclear Power Operations Course Co-Developed With The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating StationAbstractThe development of an entire online course on interdisciplinary nuclear power operations isdescribed herein. This course is a unique industry-university team-taught course in cooperationwith the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), and is part of a new graduate

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Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leonard Bond, Idaho National Laboratory; Robert Wharton, Idaho State University; Andrew Kadak, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kevin Kostelnik, Idaho National Laboratory

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Nuclear and Radiological

. 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

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Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 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

— • Generation of micro and nano particulates using electrothermal plasma source for structuring and re-structuring material surfaces • Multi-layer protective coatings as an innovative approach for high level waste drip shields Page 11.965.3 • Plasma interaction with propellants and spectral analysis Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2006, American Society for Engineering Education • Radiation effects in silicon solar cellsStudents selected for the freshman student research

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Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider, University of Texas-Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Kendra Foltz Biegalski, University of Texas

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from 2002-2005. A second award for the period of 2005-2008 was just received. This award hasenabled us to support many educational activates from vanguard classroom instruction, tolaboratory enhancements, to research activities at the graduate and undergraduate levels.Both traditional radiochemistry and advanced topics in nuclear instrumentation have beensupported.IntroductionIn the last two decades there has been an increased realization that training of scientistsand engineers in radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry is of vital significance to the goalsof national laboratories, industry, and hospitals and medical institutions. More recently,the aims of the Department of Homeland Security have also included radiological (dirtybomb) scenarios

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Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shripad Revankar, Purdue University; Felix Mbuga, Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology,

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Nuclear and Radiological

. There is a strong interest among faculty to seek interested undergraduatestudent participation in their research projects. The undergraduate research has often been usedas a recruitment tool for graduate schools. The undergraduate research participation in generalhas benefitted both students and the faculty and has given rich experience to the graduatestudents and researchers who otherwise would not interact with undergraduate students. TheNuclear Engineering student groups are generally small and this interaction has more impact onstudent learning. The undergraduate research during summer and during academic year innuclear engineering program is reviewed. Key lessons learnt by faculty and graduate studentsand feedback by undergraduate students

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Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shripad Revankar, Purdue University

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2008-2665: NUCLEAR HYDROGEN -CHEMICAL AND NUCLEARENGINEERS’ DREAMShripad Revankar, Purdue University Prof. Shripad Revankar is an Associate Professor in the School of Nuclear Engineering, Purdue University. He teaching and reserach interests are in nuclear reactor thermalhydraulics, reactor safety, nuclear hydrogen generation, fuel cells and general multiphase flow and heat transfer. He received M.S. and Ph.D. from Karnatak University in india both in Physics and M.Eng. in Nuclear Engineering from McMaster University Canada. Page 13.937.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

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Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Nuclear and Radiological

will be heldfor the first time in the summer of 2009, will serve undergraduates from outside of TheUniversity of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) who are pursuing a degree in a disciplineother than nuclear engineering (NE) as well as those who are working toward NE degreesat schools without a research reactor.IntroductionGrowth in the supply of trained engineers for the nuclear industry has been exceeded bydemand growth. Nuclear engineers have been in high demand because of the highturnover in the aging industrial workforce; however the construction of a generation ofnew nuclear power plants will play an even more significant role in the employmentdynamics of the industry. Domestic utilities have announced plans to construct nearlythirty new plants

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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

of uncertainty seemed to envelop the outsourced employees in that they hadbecome susceptible to transfer to remote locations based on the needs of their new employer. Theimpact on the educational program was that few of them were willing to commit to a long term Page 12.1030.2proposition such as seeking a degree.Low Employee Turnover RatesThis category initially sounds like a contradiction to the impact of outsourcing, but in fact it isnot. Sustained low employee turnover rates results in an eventual decrease in the number ofpeople willing to pursue education both because interested parties eventually graduate and arenot replaced and because

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Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2008 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

. Page 13.873.4 Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2008, American Society for Engineering Education Semester and freshman summer research opportunities are also integral to studentengagement. In the spring semester they apply and express interest in general thematicareas within nuclear engineering. Faculty members then choose students, based onfunding availability, to work on research projects. Themes in the past have includedatmospheric plasmas, waste management, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear materials.Students interact with senior undergraduate and graduate students, learning the process ofprimary research and use of laboratory equipment

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryndol A. Sones, U.S. Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

with a solution for a peer. This paper discusses an example for executing these MCNP demonstrations and provides preliminary assessment plan in improving student gains in understanding these topics. Key words: modeling & simulation, education research, nuclearIntroduction In 1996, The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) began holding newfaculty workshops to help new faculty “understand how to become more effective educators andsupport their quest to gain tenure.”1 The next year, Harvard University physicist Eric Mazur Page 24.1040.2published his manual on peer instruction and began a campaign to question

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevor D. McLaughlin, U.S. Military Academy

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United States Military AcademyINTRODUCTION:Nuclear engineering students have many expectations of them upon graduation; primary among thoseexpectations is to be technically proficient—it is hard to be successful without this trait. Understandingthat success for engineers comes in many forms, it often follows those that are able to apply theirtechnical skills in concert with a strong foundation in other skills that are fundamental to practicing theirprofession. “The practice of engineering involves significant interaction with subjects that fall outsidethose traditionally associated with engineering.” 1 For this reason it is appropriate that educators affordstudents the means to gain “the knowledge and skills that are fundamental to the practice

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Information Technology in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendra Foltz Biegalski, University of Texas; Victoria Pratt, University of Texas-Austin; Tomer Pintel, University of Texas-Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Michael Whitaker, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Nuclear and Radiological

analysis algorithm development for software applications. Prior to working for the University of Texas, Dr. Foltz Biegalski utilized her expertise to support the development of technology in support of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This includes the development of software to analyze beta-gamma coincidence data from radioxenon monitoring systems.Victoria Pratt, University of Texas-Austin Ms. Victoria S. Pratt graduated from the University of Texas in Austin's (UT-Austin) nuclear engineering department in May 2005, where she completed her thesis on a non-proliferation related topic. Before attending UT-Austin, Ms. Pratt was employed for two years by a semiconductor

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

course in the Spring 2006 semesterIt can be seen from Fig.1 that concept 4, dose calculation methods, shows the largestdiscrepancy between teacher’s and students’ assessments of learning this concept. It wasfound that that the instructor was unable to dedicate adequate time to cover this concept.More time will be devoted to this topic when the course is offered next time.ConclusionThis paper describes an educational program being developed on ER/WM that is gearedtoward National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) goals. Undergraduate studentsfrom science and engineering disciplines can take these courses for credit towards theirdegrees. At the end of each year, many African American students will graduate with

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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

need for a curriculum that focuses on task-oriented knowledgeacquisition in contexts that support authentic learning.Needs AnalysisDuring the initial phase of the project, we performed a needs analysis in order to determine therequirements for the RP academic program. The most common kind of needs analysis for determiningcurricular requirements identifies the topics or concepts that graduates should know when they havecompleted the instructional program. More traditional topic-oriented curricula typically result in learningobjectives that emphasize recall of concepts. For example, as part of our needs analysis, we analyzedDepartment of Energy (DOE) and Institute of Nuclear Power Operations’ (INPO) RP trainingobjectives. Our analysis showed

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University; Nabil A. Yousif, Fort Valley State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

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

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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider, University of Texas at Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

. Page 13.1178.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teaching the SN Method: Zero to International Benchmark in Six WeeksAbstractThe discrete ordinates or SN method is employed to solve the neutron transport equation in anumber of code packages that are considered mainstays of reactor design and safety analysis.Yet students often begin using these codes without having gained the deep understanding of theSN approach that stems from implementing the SN algorithm in a computer code of their owndesign.This paper presents a series of lectures and computing activities involving beginning graduatestudents having no prior transport theory experience. The students wrote three codes: amultigroup

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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas at Austin; Rose Stiffin, Flroida Memorial University; Dimitri Tamalis, Florida Memorial University; Michael elliott, Flroida Memorial University; Ayivi Huisso, Florida Memorial Univeristy

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Nuclear and Radiological

credits from a chosen graduate course where suchan opportunity will serve as a bridge for undergraduate students to consider graduate education;(2) an opportunity for students to train on The University of Texas TRIGA reactor and achieveNRC Reactor Operator license; and (3) an avenue to encourage internships at the NRC andnuclear power plants. These outcomes will have the benefit of creating a pipeline of wellqualified students to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) (especially to serve NRCRegion 5), and to the nuclear industry for employment including the seven newly plannednuclear reactors in the state of Texas. Page 13.567.2Education Team

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nestor J. Echeverria, U.S. Military Academy; Kenneth Scott Allen P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

is an Academy Professor with the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering. He graduated from USMA in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He is an aviation officer who served in B Co., 3-23 Av Hunter Army Airfield, GA as a UH-60 helicopter flight platoon leader and an assistant battalion operations officer. LTC Allen served as a Company Commander for A Co. 78th Aviation Bn, Camp Zama, Japan. He earned a Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from The University of Florida in 2003. He was an assistant professor in the West Point Department of Physics from 2003 – 2006 teaching core physics and nuclear engineering. After leaving the department, he served two years as a reactor

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel A. Heider, U.S. Military Academy; Bryndol A. Sones, U.S. Military Academy; Brian E. Moretti, Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering

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Nuclear and Radiological

meetings, using similarfeedback mechanisms in later courses for longitudinal comparisons, and possible use of a controlgroup for performance comparison.References:1. Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc., (2006). “How Should Colleges Prepare Students To Succeed In Today's Global Economy?,” Based On Surveys Among Employers And Recent College Graduates Conducted On Behalf Of: The Association Of American Colleges And Universities. Available on-line at .2. R.M. Felder and R. Brent. (2003). “Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABET Engineering Criteria,” Journal of Engineering Education, 92 (1), 7-25. Available on-line at .3. Göl, Ö. and Nafalski, A., Collaborative learning in engineering education. Proc. 10th Annual Conf. on

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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

many were not even attempted.Student course evaluations suggested that too much emphasis was placed on the earlyintroductory topics on atomic and nuclear physics. In particular the students were not fond of thechemistry related sub-topics on molecular concentrations. On the positive side, studentsthoroughly enjoyed the power plant and reactor plant operation and construction portions of thecourse. Student also commented positively on the student research project portion of the course.Student performance generally followed their likes and dislikes, with the poorest performanceoccurring on the first exam (covering the introductory topics), and better performance on the twolater exams and the student research project.Summer 2006 Second OfferingIn

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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

energy will certainly be one focus of the department, it will not be theonly form of energy that will be available for students to explore. The department willalso offer technical elective courses featuring wind energy, petroleum engineering, solarenergy, hydroelectric energy, as well as other forms of “renewable” energy.This paper outlines the general process taken in construction of the proposed curriculum.Some topics include fulfillment of all state, school, and accreditation board requirementsby the proposed courses, incorporation of energy ideas into fundamental mechanicalengineering courses, and selection of technical area electives that provide a broad rangeof energy specific topics and ideas. The end result of this development is a

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Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 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

2006-993: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FORENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION / WASTE MANAGEMENTAdrian Miron, University of Cincinnati Dr. Adrian Miron received his B.S. and M.S. in Applied Physics from University of Bucharest and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from University of Cincinnati (UC). He is a research professor within the Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering Department at UC, where he has developed and taught graduate core courses and has conducted research on various nuclear and radiological engineering topics. Dr. Miron also worked at Argonne National Laboratory in the Diagnostic and Control Group within the Nuclear Engineering Division, and collaborated

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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

. 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

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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

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

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Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Long, Nuclear Stewardship, LLC; Altaf Memon, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College; Byron Thinger, Diablo Canyon Power Plant

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Nuclear and Radiological

Competencies: A Case Study” Robert Long Altaf A. Memon LiFang ShihAbstractAt Excelsior College, one particularly unique dimension of student assessment is the IntegratedTechnology Assessment (ITA). This portfolio-based assessment method is a capstone experiencefor Engineering Technology students, documenting their ability to integrate knowledge fromvarious technical and general education areas and apply it in a meaningful way.The on-line learning environment facilitates a learner-centered approach to learning, with thelearner as an active participant in the learning process. The approach requires that

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryndol A. Sones, United States Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

ofEnglish, two semesters of foreign language, and another three semesters of socialsciences (American Politics, Economics, and International Relations). Asdepicted in the annual ABET self-study template, ABET requires that thecurriculum to be summarized by credit hour and by course type (EngineeringTopics, ET; Math and Basic Sciences, MS; and General Education, GE) in what is Page 26.18.2commonly known as ABET Table 5.1. Our Nuclear Engineering (NE) curriculumhas the following credit hour distribution: 51.5 Engineering Topics (ET), 37.0Math and Basic Sciences (MS), and 54.0 General Education (GE), and 12.0 Other(physical education and military science). The NE

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Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wade R. Marcum, Oregon State University; Steve Reese, Oregon State University; Robert A. Schickler

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Nuclear and Radiological

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