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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

effort in order to receive higher than MRgrade. The College looked into the reasons for this and investigated ways in which the gradingsystem could be changed to encourage students to put more effort in developing their ITAreports so that higher grade could be achieved. It has recently been decided to convert the abovegrading scale points to integer values; where HR = 3, R = 2, MR = 1, and NR = 0. After an ITAhas been graded by faculty, a sum of integer values for each grading scale point will becomputed. If the ITA has no NR grades, letter grades of A, B. C, and F will be assigned for 31-39, 22-30, 13-21, and less than 13, respectively. The letter grades will carry the customary gradepoints and will be counted in computing the student grade

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Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University; Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University; Karen Leibert, Idaho State University; Anne Mollberg, Idaho National Laboratory

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Nuclear and Radiological

2006-2656: THE 2005 WORLD NUCLEAR UNIVERSITY SUMMER INSTITUTE: ANEW FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES IN NUCLEAR ENERGYEDUCATIONMary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University Dr. Dunzik-Gougar is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Idaho State University. She holds a joint appointment with the Idaho National Laboratory as an Affiliate Research Scientist. She was part of the Idaho organizing team for the Summer Institute and had key responsibility for the Summer Institute Proceedings.Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University Dr. Lineberry is Director of the Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering for Idaho State University, University of Idaho and Boise

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Information Technology in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prashant Jain, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; James Stubbins, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; Rizwan Uddin, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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block diagram is shown in Figure 5. Page 11.290.8 (a) (b)Figure 4: (a) Front panel of the VI for the boiling experiment. (b) Remotely controlled Page 11.290.9 LabVIEW front panel displaying real-time data. Figure 5: LabVIEW block diagram – graphical source code. 3.3. Network CameraFor video monitoring and web casting, Canon VB-C50i PTZ network camera is used, which iscapable of transmitting videos at up to 30 frames per second. The camera’s

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Information Technology in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Altaf Memon, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College; Byron Thinger, Diablo Canyon Power Plant

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Nuclear and Radiological

Page 11.447.2Examinations for the award of college-level credit.Excelsior made its first venture into instruction at-a-distance with the introduction of its Masterof Arts in Liberal Studies (1998) and piloted Business and Technology undergraduate onlinecourses in 2003. Using the experience gained in these, the college has recently made a successfultransition into the delivery of instruction in its undergraduate and graduate programs and nowoffers more than 125 courses.Online Nuclear Engineering Technology ProgramBS in Nuclear Engineering Technology program is one of the undergraduate programs offeredby the School of Business and Technology (B&T) at Excelsior College. Before September 2004,students enrolled in the Nuclear Engineering

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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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. Introduction to Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Concepts (1 hr) b. Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems (3 hr) c. Radiation and Radiation Protection (3 hr) and one of the following d. Reactor Engineering (3 hr) e. Radiation and Radiation Protection Laboratory (3 hr) f. Radioactive Waste Management (3 hr) 3. Establishment of a Radiation Physics option with the Physics Department which included all the following courses. a. Introduction to Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Concepts (1 hr) Page 11.1318.2 b. Introduction to Nuclear Power Systems (3 hr) c

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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

of estimates for future global energy reserves based on one of many global energyuse scenarios is shown in Figure 1. This scenario assumes the rapid development anddeployment of advanced nuclear energy technologies used together with a closed nuclear fuelcycle.Although the world may not be running out of energy, it can be argued that it is running out ofthe types of hydrocarbon-based energy that are currently the basis for global energy delivery.Two critical challenges are (a) developing an integrated and coordinated approach – at the globallevel – that enables an orderly transition to an advanced energy future that is sustainable,affordable, and has limited environmental impact and that can meet growing global energydemands, and (b

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Information Technology in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josh Walter, Purdue University; Dan Montgomery, Purdue University; Shripad Revankar, Purdue University

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. Formation and characterization of borohydride reduced electroless nickel deposits. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 365, Issue 1-2, (2004) 197-205.9. S.U.Jeong, R.K. Kim, E.A. Cho, H.-J. Kim, S.-W. Nam, I.-H. Oh, S.-A. Hong, S.H. Kim. A study on hydrogen generation from NaBH4 solution using the high performance Co-B catalyst. J Power Sources. 144 (2005) 129- 134. Page 11.1173.12

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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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this field. In addition, we believe that the hands-on experience onrunning appropriate codes and the section on environmental site analysis and regulations isunique not only to historically black colleges and universities but also to US academic programsthat teach core curricula and research programs on this subject.The contents of the first course are described below. The second course is now in the process ofdevelopment.1. Introduction to Radiological Engineering and Waste Management a. Atoms and Chemistry – Elements of the periodic table and their characteristic properties as related to wastes; Isotopes and radiation emitted by waste – 2 lectures b. Radioactivity – The process of radioactive decay; Half-life and activity

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Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byron Thinger, Diablo Canyon Power Plant; Altaf Memon, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

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2006-1964: NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT APPROACH TONUCLEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONByron Thinger, Diablo Canyon Power Plant Dr. Byron Thinger is a member of the Nuclear Engineering Technology Faculty at Excelsior College in Albany, NY. He recently retired from PG&E's Diablo Canyon Power Plant where he was a Senior Nuclear Engineer. He is a Senior Life Member of IEEE, a Life Member of ASEE, and a member of ANS.Altaf Memon, Excelsior College Dr. Altaf A. Memon holds MSCE, MPW, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. He is currently serving as the Interim Dean, School of Business and Technology, Excelsior College in albany, NY.Li-Fang Shih

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Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University; Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University; Leonard Bond, Idaho National Laboratory

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Nuclear and Radiological

2006-2657: THE 2+2 SCHOLARS PROGRAM: COLLABORATIVEUNDERGRADUATE NUCLEAR ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN IDAHOMary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University Dr. Dunzik-Gougar is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering at ISU and is Director of the 2+2 Nuclear Engineering Scholarship Program for the Institute. She holds a joint appointment with the Idaho National Laboratory as an Affiliate Research Scientist.Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University Dr. Lineberry is Director of the Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering for Idaho State University, University of Idaho and Boise State University. He is now a full-time Professor of Nuclear Engineering at ISU

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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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2006-1877: NUCLEAR ENGINEERING FRESHMAN STUDENTINITIATIVES—LESSONS FROM NC STATE UNIVERSITYLisa 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 enrollment 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 North

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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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2006-1235: USING NONPROLIFERATION ASSESSMENT TOOL (NAT)SOFTWARE FOR TEACHING PROLIFERATION CONCEPTS ASSOCIATEDWITH THE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLEKendra Foltz Biegalski, University of Texas Dr. Kendra Foltz Biegalski is a Research Engineer in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program. She has fifteen years experience in nuclear engineering, nuclear and chemical analytical techniques, and two years of nuclear reactor operations. She has thirteen 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

Conference Session

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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Nuclear and Radiological

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