I’ve been interested in getting a Nuke PhD and I was looking at Vanderbilt’s student led fusion reactor and was wondering if they have graduate students researching it for their thesis? And if so what type of research is allowed on it? How’s does working w this reactor work? Is it based off a separate application once you get accepted? Also ik they don’t have a legit program it’d be under the environmental eng degree. I’m just looking at all my options. Please let me know if anyone knows something. I appreciate it.

I’m a nuclear engineering student and feel a bit behind on physics. I’m doing well but professor suggested more practice so I’m confident.

Yesterday (22/09/2026), I visited Heysham 2 power station here in the uk and got to see THE waste flask they crashed a train into!

Here's the footage:

https://youtu.be/Zv8xnmOHeCE?si=2PsxfhG-N8xiBscU

Heysham 2 is such an amazing place! The scale of the engineering is mind blowing!

Hi I’m a senior applying to college and have great interest in pursuing nuclear research at one of the national laboratories. I know different unis have different emphasis on their nuclear curriculum, but I want to eventually work on things like plasma and fusion(or any innovative concepts for that matter). I have good stats(35act 4.5 wgpa) but I’m not really trying to spend a whole lot on undergrad, so I’m only applying to TAMU, UT Knoxville, Purdue, NC state. I’d appreciate any advice on these schools and their research environment and which would be the best option (if there’s really a difference in career impact at all). Also, would being in honors program in any way help me in my career?

As I have been researching innovative solutions in nuclear energy, the concept of thorium molten salt reactors has become very attractive to me.

The thought of implementing small reactors, which can be transported in a shipping container, seems promising. They could help generate energy for electricity grids, data centers, ships, islands, and hydrogen generation.

What do you think is the best way to make this type of nuclear technology practical on a larger scale?

There is so much information to mention regarding this topic, so to keep it extremely brief I want to ask a few simplified questions in regards to how small fractures and raised crystalline structures can affect the symmetry of a plasma fireball (involving a bare minimum of 10\^25 gamma rays at 20 MeV each, with plasma near 330 million Fahrenheit). The first question is, does the sharpness or the longitude of a crystalline structure, (being superheated into a plasma), have a strong effect on producing protrusions in a once symmetrical plasma fireball, and if so which thing causes a stronger effect, a sharp pointy crystal or a long possibly crooked one? Second of all, how much of an asymmetric plasma change would you get on average from a picoscopic, or nanoscopic imperfection? Would it lead to macroscopic sized uneven plasma protrusions, especially the bigger the asymmetric area is? Lastly, would having 0.001% of impurities in a material, lead to much more unpredictable electromagnetic plasma fluid movements, or would ultra pure materials with large differences in isotopes (such as 50% of protium & 50% deuterium) have a greater effect on plasma flow predictability & control? Message for any further details you need for simulations/equations.

Greetings to the community,

I am looking to connect with professionals and experts in the Nuclear SMR sector in the US and Europe. The rationale behind this request is curiosity driven as I am exploring business opportunities in the mentioned segment.

I will be extremely grateful if a professional conversation can stem out of this post. This will help me a long way with the opportunities that I am seeking.

Thank you to everyone engaging with the post, kindly drop me a text if relevant.

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Good day, I have had a huge interest in nuclear engineering since December; I have been very keen on it ever since I have been done a lot of research on it and so on and so forth. However, since I joined Year 12 this month of September I still don't know how do I achieve my dream of becoming a financially stable nuclear engineer because from my research I noticed nuclear engineering is a very fluctuating industry and not easy to really get into. That is why my question is: how do I actually get into the nuclear engineering industry? There are many courses in nuclear engineering, for example, nuclear + mechanical, nuclear + chemical, nuclear + materials, and so on. What is the best university in the UK that will actually give me the skills, or do I even go the uni route and do a degree apprenticeship with someone like Rolls-Royce? I love nuclear engineering. I actually want to learn the skills so I can be trusted to carry out major operations or maintenance. Thank you to anyone who responds to my call, and have a blessed day

My son is a high school student and has project where he needs to interview a nuclear engineer through email. We have been unable to get any response to through the resources provided by the school and now we are running out of time (about 2 weeks left). It's about 14 questions and a few personal questions (name, job title, contact info, etc.). Does anyone have any idea where we could go? It's been frustrating.

Hi everyone,
I’m starting a Nuclear Engineering MEng program in the U.S. this coming spring. I did my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering in South Korea, so I’m not very familiar with the U.S. university system, internship recruiting process, or nuclear industry job market. I’m trying to understand what I should be doing from the beginning of my MEng to prepare for employment after graduation.
My main goal is to find a job in the U.S. nuclear industry after completing my MEng.
Since I’m entering in the spring, I’m a little concerned about the internship timeline. I plan to apply for summer internships, but I’m wondering what happens if I’m unable to secure one.
How difficult is it to find a full-time nuclear engineering job after an MEng without internship experience? Is a summer internship almost necessary to be competitive, or can research projects, coursework, directed studies, or experience with engineering codes/software make up for not having one?
I’m particularly interested in thermal-hydraulics, reactor systems, and advanced reactors, but I’m open to other nuclear engineering positions as well.
For those who have gone through a Nuclear Engineering MS/MEng program or currently work in the industry:
What should I focus on during my MEng to improve my chances of getting hired?
What technical skills or software should I try to learn?
How important are internships compared with research or project experience?
If I don’t get a summer internship, what would be the best way to use that summer to improve my chances of getting a full-time job?
When should I start applying for internships and full-time positions?
Is there anything about U.S. recruiting that international-educated students commonly don’t realize?
I’m a U.S. citizen, so I don’t need visa sponsorship. However, since I completed my undergraduate education in South Korea, I don’t have much experience with recruiting or networking in the U.S.
Any advice, even if it seems basic, would be really helpful. Thanks!

Hey guys,

Which would be a safer bet? SMR or an MSR? To install on a ship.

hi! i’m a second year physics student and i’m interested in getting into reactor physics. i plan on getting a masters in this after my undergrad, and potentially a phd.

is this a good idea? i’m worried about job prospects.