Author: Sara Norman
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Remembering Don Kania’s legacy of generosity and innovation
The distinguished NERS alumnus had a remarkable career that spanned both government laboratories and the private sector.
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Adam Burak chairs Committee on Oversight of Administrative Action
The NERS Assistant Research Scientist made contributions to faculty governance at the University through his work on the committee, focusing on issues of social justice, transparency, and fairness in university policies.
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Muhammad Rafiul Abdussami’s journey in nuclear engineering
The NERS graduate student has a keen interest in sustainable energy systems.
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James Duderstadt’s impact on NERS
Duderstadt helped shape the department into a powerhouse of computational methods development for neutron transport and reactor physics research.
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NERS hosts Harper Academy 4 Future Nuclear Engineers
The four-week residential program prepared rising twelfth graders for nuclear engineering careers through comprehensive academic and practical experiences.
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Ricardo Lopez wins award for augmented reality visualization for nuclear inspections paper
The NERS graduate student was given the Nonproliferation and Arms Control Division award at the 2024 Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Conference.
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Ikhwan Khaleb presents paper at ICONE in Prague
The recent NERS Master’s graduate presented his paper, “CFD Analysis of Heat Transfer in Molten Salt Fuel Chambers of The Wielenga Innovation Static Salt Reactor.”
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Teaching wicked problems in nuclear technology, policy, and society
Nuclear Technology, Policy, and Society (NERS 490) gives students the skills needed to address some of the field’s most challenging issues.
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Integrating creativity and science at NERS
Through several initiatives, NERS is actively harmonizing artistic expression into our scientific environment.
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Aditi Verma explores nuclear safety epistemologies in international business journal
Professor Verma’s paper examines the differing conceptualizations of nuclear safety by regulatory institutions in the U.S. and France.
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Tom Downar retires after a distinguished career in computational nuclear reactor physics
Professor Downar’s career was distinguished by his dedication to teaching and contributions to computational nuclear reactor physics.
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NERS astrophysics center hosts high-energy-density physics summer school
Participants learned about the foundational principles and advanced concepts of high-energy-density physics from U-M faculty.
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U-M students shine at radiation protection conference
The 16th Annual International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association was held earlier this month in Florida.
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In Memoriam: Rodney Ewing
The NERS Professor Emeritus’s legacy is one of profound scientific advancement and dedication to the betterment of nuclear security and environmental sustainability.
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Kevin Field honored by American Nuclear Society
Professor Field was given the Landis Young Member Engineering Achievement Award.
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NERS students receive NEUP fellowships and scholarship
Patrick Myers, Andrew Panter, and David Wen have received support through the U.S. Department of Energy Nuclear Energy University Program.