“Engineering is a deeply creative discipline,” said Maginn. “There’s no limit, no playbook for what you can use your degree for. Having an engineering degree is more like a blank check—you can create your own career.”
Engineering Creativity Fuels Maginn’s Career
Student Reports: Luke Seifert in Prague
Tickle College of Engineering student Luke Seifert recounts his study abroad trip to Prague.
Student Reports: Konnor Porter in Milan, Italy
Tickle College of Engineering student Konnor Porter recounts his study abroad trip to Milan, Italy.
Accolades: Atomic Wings, Beautiful Blades, Many Awards
Undergraduate and graduate MSE students delivered strong performances at the 2019 TMS Annual Meeting, March 10–14 in San Antonio, Texas. The Bladesmithing team’s “Volsung” blade received a special citation for beauty. The team made a great video of their project, viewable above.
Accolades: Super(conductor) Award for Zamperini, Burks-Jelks Speaks for MLK Day, Bennett Makes Journal Cover
“This occasion gives each of us an opportunity to reflect on the life of Dr. King and to emulate his work to make our community a place to be proud of,” said Burks-Jelks. “Each of us can make a difference, one person at a time.”
Nuclear Security Expert Addresses Potential North Korea Denuclearization
Howard Hall, UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair and director of Institute for Nuclear Security, addresses some of the topics that will be important in the recent summit between the United States and North Korea.
UT Nuclear Engineering Student Chosen for Top Fellowship
UT’s Eric O’Quinn, a graduate student in nuclear engineering, has been chosen by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science for enrollment in its graduate student research program. The award goes to students identified as having research in areas that the Office of Science deems critical for the nation and provides them research opportunities in […]
Built for the Future
“This building is the latest sign of both our growth and our university’s commitment to providing the best experience possible for our students,” said Dean Wayne Davis. “We will be able to enhance the educational journey of our honors students and our freshmen, and we will finally be able to have our nuclear engineering department be in a building worthy of their nationally recognized status.”
UCOR Executive Joins UT Nuclear Engineering Board of Advisors
Conner is a senior advisor to the president of UCOR and is a career veteran of multiple nuclear projects. UCOR serves as the lead cleanup contract for East Tennessee Technology Park.
Before, During, and After the Bomb
“Our research is everything from the front and back end of nuclear forensics,” he explained, likening his research work to the popular television show CSI, short for crime scene investigation.