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NC State hosts international nuclear reactor research workshop

PULSTAR Nuclear Research Reactor Facility

Seated at several long tables, attendees of the The Hunt Library-hosted DENT 2023 conference on Sept. 20, listen to a speaker presentation.

Oct 19, 2023

The Libraries hosts Digital Engineering in Nuclear Technology conference

Nuclear reactor stakeholders gathered for an interdisciplinary discussion in September at the Hunt Library. 
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. 
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. 
PULSTAR reactor

Oct 7, 2022

PULSTAR reactor receives DOE infrastructure award

Under the leadership of Dr. Ayman Hawari, Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Director of the Nuclear Reactor Program, the NC State PULSTAR reactor received an infrastructure award. This award, provided through the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), will facilitate an upgrade and enhancement to safety, operations, and utilization infrastructure. 

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.