Nuclear science and engineering
Nuclear security takes its place in NSE’s curriculum
January 31, 2012
Emilio Baglietto: Better reactors grow from better simulations
January 24, 2012
Also labeled: Computer modeling, Energy, Faculty, Materials science, Nuclear power and reactors, Research
How to kick-start new energy technologies
December 22, 2011
Three-year study produces proposals for boosting energy innovation to meet growing demand, curb global warming.
Parker recognized for outstanding career contributions to fusion development
December 21, 2011
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering professor emeritus honored by Fusion Power Associates.
The new NSE strategy
November 29, 2011
Strengthens core, opens boundaries; seeks better integration of technical and societal issues.
Also labeled: Education, teaching, academics, Faculty, Fission, Fusion, Global, Materials science, Mechanical engineering, Physics, Political science, Security, Students
IPC Forum on Energy Innovation
November 22, 2011
New ways of developing clean, reliable, affordable U.S. energy supplies
Harnessing the Earth, the atom and the leaf
October 27, 2011
There are many sources that can make a contribution to our energy supply, but likely not at a major scale in the near future.
Redefining how we teach
October 11, 2011
MIT BLOSSOMS program shows students how math and science pertain to daily life
Ju Li: Atomic insights for new materials development
October 4, 2011
Also labeled: Alumni/ae, Awards, honors and fellowships, Computation, Computer modeling, Energy, Faculty, Fusion, Materials science
Kord Smith brings 30 years of simulation insight to NSE
September 26, 2011
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering collaborates in developing nuclear security curriculum for graduate education
September 20, 2011
Department of Energy names MIT as one of three universities awarded grants for the program.
Findings could lead to better hydrogen storage
September 19, 2011
MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature.
Felix Parra returns to fusion program
September 12, 2011
Learning the lessons of Fukushima
August 23, 2011
Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants.
Also labeled: Earthquakes, Energy, Fukushima, Japan, Natural disasters, Nuclear power and reactors, Tsunami
How to make solar power 24/7
July 29, 2011
MIT team designs concentrated solar thermal system that could store heat in vats of molten salts, supplying constant power.
Paola Cappellaro: a quantum engineer on the frontier of knowledge
May 3, 2011
Spotlight on Women in Nuclear Science and Engineering
Report: Storage for spent nuclear fuel more crucial than ever
April 26, 2011
Japanese nuclear crisis adds to the urgency of dealing with radioactive used fuel, and may raise cost of new plants, MIT study says
Illuminating the business side of nuclear technology
April 19, 2011
Distinguished NSE alumni Turnage, Coxe and Rothrock share their perspectives on technology leadership.
CANES symposium on 'Nuclear Energy in 2050'
April 5, 2011
Considering nuclear power research and development in the upcoming decades.
Explained: rad, rem, sieverts, becquerels
March 28, 2011
A guide to terminology about radiation exposure
Also labeled: Energy, Nuclear power and reactors, Health effects, Measuring radiation, Physics, Japan
2011 NSE Doctoral Research Expo
March 23, 2011
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Fusion, Research, Students, Fission, Graduate, postdoctoral
























