Is Nuclear Engineering the Future of Sustainable Energy?

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The discussion centers on a student who has chosen to major in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Florida, highlighting the program's focus on advanced particle transport methods, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and robotics. There is a noted scarcity of nuclear engineers in the U.S., with only a few hundred graduating annually against a demand for thousands, suggesting strong job prospects for graduates. Some participants express skepticism about the profession, likening nuclear engineers to "high-tech plumbers" due to the nature of their work, which involves monitoring sealed reaction chambers and coolant systems. However, others counter that the skills acquired in the field, particularly in robotics, offer diverse career opportunities and lucrative salaries, with some jokingly acknowledging that a $150,000 salary for such work is appealing. The conversation reflects both enthusiasm for the field and a light-hearted critique of its perceived simplicity.
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[SOLVED] My newest major :)..

Nuclear Engineering at Univ. of Florida

"Students are involved in development and use of advanced particle transport methods, multigroup cross-section generation techniques, reactor physics and perturbation methods, thermal hydraulics, nondestructive testing techniques and tools, advanced fuel design, robotics, radiation shielding and protection, simulation methodologies for real-life nuclear systems including reactors, medical devices, and radiation facilities.
 
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Congrats ! :smile:

I heard there are only a few hundred nuclear engeneers
graduating in the US every year while the demand is for a few
phousand. Hope that's right and you'll have no problem finding
a job. :smile:
 
I heard that nuclear engineering majors basically ended up being high-tech plumbers.

The reaction chambers are sealed once they're put into place. All the engineers do is monitor the coolant water.
 
Congrats Man
 
Originally posted by enigma
I heard that nuclear engineering majors basically ended up being high-tech plumbers.

The reaction chambers are sealed once they're put into place. All the engineers do is monitor the coolant water.
Let me guess, you tried to congratulate him/her, right ?
 
Originally posted by enigma
I heard that nuclear engineering majors basically ended up being high-tech plumbers.

The reaction chambers are sealed once they're put into place. All the engineers do is monitor the coolant water.

150k a year for being a plumber is fine with me.. on top of that if you read any of what i wrote at the top, robotics is included.. you can do a lot of stuff with skills like that..
 
Oop. Where are my manners?

Congrats!

I was just parrotting what I heard.
 
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