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Apr 9, 2026

NC State Engineering Leads the Nation in DOE Nuclear Energy Awards

Originally published by NC State College of Engineering NC State’s College of Engineering has once again demonstrated its national leadership in nuclear innovation, earning more awards than any other institution…

Apr 2, 2026

DOE Grant Grows NC State K-12 Nuclear Education Efforts

Originally published by NC State College of Engineering NC State University will receive up to $200,000 from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy to create short courses…

Mar 11, 2026

Wu selected for the inaugural Dean’s COE Applied AI Research Accelerator Award

Dr. Wu’s proposal titled “Foundations for CORA (Cognitive Operator Readiness Assistant): Knowledge Graph and Prototype Large Language Model for Nuclear Operator Training” has been selected for a Dean’s COE Applied…

Jul 12, 2025

Feasibility Study for a New Advanced Research and Test Reactor at NC State Released

NC State has operated a light-water-moderated nuclear research reactor program for more than 70 years on North Campus. It has and continues to be an integral part of teaching, research…

Jul 8, 2025

NC State Launches Fusion Research into the Future with New Remote Control Room

A new fusion remote control room on NC State’s campus has been inaugurated through an experiment at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego. The Fusion Plasma Auxiliaries Characterization…

May 14, 2025

Professor Jason Hou Named Interim Director of the Nuclear Reactor Program

Professor Jason Hou has been appointed Interim Director of the Nuclear Reactor Program. He will work closely with outgoing Director Professor Ayman Hawari over the summer to ensure a smooth…

Oct 25, 2024

NC State Nuclear Engineering Launches PhD Distance Education Program

Working professionals can now pursue their PhD in nuclear engineering through distance education at NC State University. The ability to advance one’s career while continuing in the work world is…

Oct 11, 2024

Marshall leads the American Nuclear Society during their 70th year

Happy birthday to the American Nuclear Society! 70 years today, October 11, 1954, the professional society was formed, and we wish them many more years of leadership in the field.…

Jul 23, 2024

Feasibility Study on Establishing New Advanced Research and Test Reactor

Originally Published by NCSU NC State University, a pioneer in nuclear research since 1953, continues to lead in clean energy solutions with its R-4 PULSTAR reactor. The university offers the…

Jun 25, 2024

NC State Nuclear Engineering faculty to participate in University of Tennessee-Knoxville NNSA-funded award

Excerpt from June 24 NNSA press releaseThe U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation has awarded $50 million in cooperative agreements to two university…