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Nuclear Option
By Ricky Walker
10/1/07 - News
The Colorado School of Mines Graduate Program has given birth to a new graduate degree: Nuclear Science and Engineering.
The program is designed to be a comprehensive degree program that will train future nuclear engineering professionals in today's world. One of the largest selling points for the nuclear engineering degree at Mines is that the focus of the program is slightly different from that of other schools. While others focus mostly on reactor design and operations, the program at CSM will focus on the entire life cycle of nuclear technology, or from "cradle to grave."
"It is really an exciting program," said Dr. Greife, an Associate Professor in the Physics Department. Dr. Greife observed that it was especially an exciting field due to the growing concerns of energy in current affairs. It is not too hard to see why programs such as these are appearing-the sum of all CO2 emissions from generating electricity amounts to over 3 times that of all automobiles. According to some experts, nuclear energy is the only viable large-scale energy source that is carbon free. While it is well know that nuclear energy also has its drawbacks, the Nuclear Engineering graduate program addresses these concerns with required courses dealing with the management of radioactive materials.
Mines is offering a wide range of options including PhD and MS degrees, as well as Minor Programs and combined BS/MS Degrees. The program is accepting applications for admission for those interested in applying. Visit the "Graduate School" section of Mines' homepage and navigate to the "Nuclear Science and Engineering" section for more details on the degree, as well as requirements and application details.
The Nuclear Engineering Program at Mines promises to be road to an exciting and rewarding career for those who are interested in pursuing nuclear technology.
The program is designed to be a comprehensive degree program that will train future nuclear engineering professionals in today's world. One of the largest selling points for the nuclear engineering degree at Mines is that the focus of the program is slightly different from that of other schools. While others focus mostly on reactor design and operations, the program at CSM will focus on the entire life cycle of nuclear technology, or from "cradle to grave."
"It is really an exciting program," said Dr. Greife, an Associate Professor in the Physics Department. Dr. Greife observed that it was especially an exciting field due to the growing concerns of energy in current affairs. It is not too hard to see why programs such as these are appearing-the sum of all CO2 emissions from generating electricity amounts to over 3 times that of all automobiles. According to some experts, nuclear energy is the only viable large-scale energy source that is carbon free. While it is well know that nuclear energy also has its drawbacks, the Nuclear Engineering graduate program addresses these concerns with required courses dealing with the management of radioactive materials.
Mines is offering a wide range of options including PhD and MS degrees, as well as Minor Programs and combined BS/MS Degrees. The program is accepting applications for admission for those interested in applying. Visit the "Graduate School" section of Mines' homepage and navigate to the "Nuclear Science and Engineering" section for more details on the degree, as well as requirements and application details.
The Nuclear Engineering Program at Mines promises to be road to an exciting and rewarding career for those who are interested in pursuing nuclear technology.
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