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Department of Nuclear Engineering

Alex Burkart, right, receiving award from presenter.

Jun 6, 2023

Alumnus honored for work in nuclear energy and foreign policy

As a Ph.D. student nearing graduation in 1975, Alex R. Burkart hadn’t anticipated that his nuclear engineering degree would lead to a career in foreign policy. 

Artist rendering of a Columbia-class submarine underwater. Vessel is dark gray surrounded by a varying shade of blue to mimic water.

Jun 6, 2023

Two NC State alumni head up Columbia-class submarine program

Designed to operate undetectably at secret depths within the ocean, fueled by a nuclear reactor and armed with 16 missiles, the next generation of nuclear ballistic missile submarines is among the most critical components in the United States’ defense strategy. 

Lisa Marshall sitting on a blue couch in the Burlington Engineering Laboratory lobby.

Jun 6, 2023

Marshall honored for service, teaching and research excellence

Marshall grew up in Trinidad, the larger island of Trinidad and Tobago. Her family valued education and the pathways to success it could open. She took that value with her, and her desire to help generations of students realize their potential and reach their goals has fueled her purpose at NC State. 

The R1 reactor cell under construction in 1952.

Jun 6, 2023

‘A source of pride and motivation’: 50 years of the PULSTAR Reactor

Four nuclear reactors have been built and operated on NC State University’s campus, but none have been able to stand the test of time — except for the PULSTAR Reactor. This academic year, it celebrates 50 years of serving NC State’s missions of education, research and outreach. 

Maria Avramova

May 25, 2023

Avramova named American Nuclear Society Fellow

Dr. Maria Avramova will be one of five fellows honored at the opening plenary of the 2023 American Nuclear Society (ANS) Annual Conference. 

image of NC State belltower behind cherry blossoms and trees

May 9, 2023

Meet the graduates: Class of 2023 Sustainability Stewards

Meet the class of 2023 Sustainability Stewards who have created a lasting impact for campus sustainability. 

The NC State Belltower at dusk and night.

Apr 24, 2023

Marshall named president-elect of American Nuclear Society

Lisa Marshall, director of outreach, retention, and engagement and an assistant extension professor and advisor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at NC State, has been named as vice president and president-elect of the American Nuclear Society (ANS). 

Winners of NC State's Sustainability Awards pose for a group picture while flashing the Wolf hand sign. They are standing in front of a black fabric background.

Apr 21, 2023

Nuclear engineering senior is student recipient of NC State’s Sustainability Awards

These 2023 Sustainability Awards recipients leave an impact on campus and beyond. 

An overhead view looking down into the PULSTAR nuclear reactor lit in bluish light.

Mar 29, 2023

Register for free tours of the PULSTAR nuclear reactor, the Dairy Farm, North Campus

Register to go on free tours of the PULSTAR nuclear reactor, the Dairy Research and Teaching Farm and North Campus.