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Sep 18, 2026

Wu selected for Bal-Raj Sehgal Memorial Award

An associate professor with NC State’s Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE) is being recognized for his innovative research in computational reactor thermal-hydraulics. Xu Wu has been selected to receive the…
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Sep 16, 2026

$2M Award Expands Research on Neutral Beam Ion Sources

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded NC State’s Fusion Plasma Auxiliaries Characterization Laboratory (FPAC) $2 million to continue its research on neutral beam ion sources. The award comes…
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Sep 10, 2026

Shannon Testifies at House Hearing on Future of Nuclear Power: ‘We Need Your Support’

As Congress weighs how to accelerate the nation’s leadership in advanced nuclear reactors, NC State’s Steve Shannon has a seat at the table.  The House Committee on Science, Space and…
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Sep 3, 2026

Ph.D. Student Helps Advance Fusion Energy Research During Internship in Germany

Keanu J. Ammons returned to Raleigh this fall semester with new knowledge after a three-month research experience at one of the world’s leading fusion energy research centers. The third year…
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Aug 27, 2026

Shannon Speaks at Energy Summit 26 in Brazil

NC State’s Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE) recently participated in a panel discussion on “Nuclear Technology – Innovation, Leadership and Energy Security” at Energy Summit 26 held in Rio de…
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Aug 3, 2026

NC State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects

NC State will lead three Genesis Mission projects using AI to expedite discovery in the fields of high-performance computing, cybersecurity and astrophysics.
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Jul 29, 2026

100+ Attendees at Summer School Hosted by Department of Nuclear Engineering

Visitors from all over the world gathered at NC State this summer for a week-long camp hosted by the Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE). The event, titled “The 5th U.S.…
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Jul 27, 2026

Jason Hou Named Director of Nuclear Reactor Program

A 10-year veteran of NC State’s Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE) has been appointed director of the Nuclear Reactor Program. Jason Hou, professor of NE, has acted as the program’s…
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Jul 24, 2026

NC State to Help Country of Moldova Transition to Nuclear Energy Through International Grant

An international grant will allow an NC State educator to assist an Eastern European country in safely transitioning to nuclear energy. Robert Hayes, associate professor in the Department of Nuclear…
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Jun 17, 2026

Shannon Named Head of Nuclear Engineering

Steven Shannon has been named the next head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE) in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. His appointment begins July 1, 2026.