Inquiry about M.S. Nuclear Engineering programs

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The discussion centers on the inquiry about M.S. Nuclear Engineering programs, specifically focusing on the University of Michigan, NC State, University of Tennessee, Oregon State, and South Carolina. The participant has a background in Nuclear Engineering and research interests in core modeling and design, utilizing tools such as Hitachi RBWR Burner, CASMO, Serpent, PARCS, and PATHS. They seek insights regarding faculty, facilities, collaboration with national labs, and funding opportunities at these institutions to make an informed decision before the application deadline.

PREREQUISITES
  • Nuclear Engineering fundamentals
  • Core modeling and design techniques
  • Familiarity with CASMO and Serpent software
  • Understanding of academic research environments
NEXT STEPS
  • Research faculty profiles at the University of Michigan, focusing on Dr. Thomas Downar
  • Investigate funding opportunities for graduate students in Nuclear Engineering at NC State
  • Explore collaboration programs with national labs associated with the University of Tennessee
  • Review graduate coursework and research facilities at Oregon State and South Carolina
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Prospective graduate students in Nuclear Engineering, academic advisors, and professionals seeking to understand the landscape of M.S. programs in this field.

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I'm in my last semester of my Nuclear Engineering B.S. at Michigan and looking at M.S. programs. The main schools I'm looking at are University of Michigan (already applied), NC State (already applied), University of Tennessee (accepted upon receipt of degree confirmation, final marks, and official transcript), Oregon State (will apply), and South Carolina (will apply).

I have research interest in core modeling and design (Work with Hitachi RBWR Burner, know CASMO, Serpent, PARCS, PATHS) and was wondering if anyone could offer insight into the faculty, facilities, work with national labs, funding, etc., of the listed schools pertaining to my research interests.

I have done my own research on these universities and talked with some faculty, but any additional insight would be greatly appreciated. I'll be taking my decision down to the deadline and want to make the best choice I can.

Thank you for your time reading this wall of text.
 
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I know the faculty at the University of Michigan quite well (esp. Dr. Thomas Downar), but if anyone has experience with graduate level research and coursework here I would be very appreciative of any information.
 

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