The Department of Nuclear Engineering was established in 1958 and strives to serve the state, nation, and global community by nurturing nuclear engineering professionals and leaders to meet the complex challenges associated with the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and enhancing global security. Our high faculty-to-student ratio allows us to offer relatively small class sizes and mentor groups that promote a strong sense of family within the department.
The Engineering Honors program gives students the opportunity to interact with other high achieving students and with honors faculty, creating a community of scholars that combines the benefits of a small college with the resources of a major research institution.
