Department of Nuclear Engineering

Jan 8, 2012

NC State hosts international nuclear reactor research workshop

Nuclear energy officials from five countries came to North Carolina State University in late October for an international workshop on nuclear research reactors. 

Dec 8, 2011

Kabbendjian receives Governor’s Award for Excellence

Hermine Kabbendjian, director of program administration in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has received a 2011 Governor’s Award for Excellence. The award is the highest honor a state employee can receive. 

Jun 24, 2011

Remembering atomic age pioneer Raymond Murray, who helped establish nuclear engineering at NC State

Dr. Raymond L. Murray, professor emeritus of nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University and a pioneer of the atomic age, died on June 22. 

Apr 15, 2011

Cacuci receives 2011 ANS Arthur Holly Compton Award

Dr. Dan Gabriel Cacuci, professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received the 2011 Arthur Holly Compton Award from the American Nuclear Society (ANS). This award honors outstanding contributions to education in nuclear science and engineering. 

Oct 27, 2010

NRC commissioner discusses “nuclear renaissance” at NC State lecture

William D. Magwood, who sits on the federal commission that regulates the nation’s nuclear power plants, delivered on Oct. 21 the Nuclear Engineering Distinguished Executive Lecture at North Carolina State University. 

Sep 30, 2010

Alumnus establishes nuclear engineering endowment

An NC State engineering alumnus has established a $50,000 endowment in the Department of Nuclear Engineering to help attract students to its undergraduate program. 

Mar 17, 2010

Marshall honored by ANS

Lisa M. Marshall, director of outreach in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received the Landis Public Communication and Education Award from the American Nuclear Society.