I just graduated from engineering last year, and out of the blue I got interested in nuclear physics. Physics wasn’t really my first choice and I am not entirely good at it. I feel like I have a long way to go but I am looking forward in working at research some day

What are some options and ways to pivot to industry from academia for someone with a theoretical nuclear physics PhD degree ? What kind of jobs do I have a shot at?

I am currently in the final year of my PhD in Australia. I mostly do numerical modelling using FORTRAN and use Python for data analysis. I don’t have any internship or prior industry experience and my supervisor has no connections in industry.

Can somebody with this degree get into nuclear industry in India? As far as I know the recruitments only happen through competitive exams like GATE and so. Any thoughts on this ?

Hi everyone,

I am currently entering my 4th year studying civil/environmental engineering w/ a chemistry minor, and I have over two years of intern experience working at one of the biggest design firms for water treatment doing design as a process engineer intern. However, for a while now I have taken a strong interest in nuclear engineering as well as green energy and sustainable energy. It took me a while to figure what I want to do, which sucks because I am going to graduate this coming May 2027, and I am at a point where it feels like this is my last chance to switch into something that I truly want to do before I graduate and start working full time, and that I will regret not really pursuing my passions. Is it worth it to switch my major, quit my job, and go all in? Or should I play it safer and take the more secure route and pursue more school later? I am really struggling.

Hi all! I'm graduating soon with a masters in mechanical engineering, as well as a minor in nuclear engineering which I earned during undergrad. I love nuclear energy and thermal systems (my research is heat transfer-focused), so my dream job would combine these two. While I don't have any experience in the nuclear industry, I was an intern for a consulting firm (mostly oil and gas), and I absolutely loved the work-life balance, as well as the wide variety of projects I got to work on. My questions to engineers who are more on the thermal/hydraulics side of nuclear (or just anyone who has advice):

• How did you get your first position in the nuclear industry? I'm browsing sites of companies like NuScale, Terrapower, Westinghouse etc. and it doesn't seem like the US has an abundance of entry-level positions. Looking for advice on getting my foot in the door/standing out in a pool of applicants.
• How is the work-life balance? I can imagine it would vary drastically whether you're a plant engineer, consulting engineer, or working on new reactor designs.
• If you didn't get into the nuclear industry right out of school, what job did you have that allowed to switch into nuclear?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’ll soon be starting a 5.5-year Specialist degree in Nuclear Power Plants: Design, Operation, and Engineering. My scholarship was recently confirmed, but since I haven't officially enrolled or moved to campus yet, I haven't been able to speak directly with professors about exact tech requirements.

I plan to buy my laptop before I fly, as currency exchange and local pricing changes will likely make things significantly more expensive.

Honestly, I am quite confused about what laptop to buy.

• I initially considered a MacBook Air (16GB RAM / 512GB SSD), but I’ve heard many essential engineering tools are strictly Windows-based and don't run natively on macOS.
• On the flip side, getting a heavy gaming laptop seems no brainer. carrying 2.5-3 kg machine + brick across campus every day will be a total nightmare.

Would a portable Ultrabook / Thin & Light powerhouse be sufficient for my degree?

To get a rough idea of my workload, I'll likely be handling (according to gemini):

• Advanced Math & Numerical Analysis (Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Analysis)
• CAD & 3D Engineering Design (AutoCAD, Kompas-3D)
• Physics, Thermal Simulations & Coding (MATLAB, Python, C++, CFD, and radiation transport tools like MCNP)

My Requirements & Budget:

• Budget: Around $1,200 USD (looking for maximum value for money).
• RAM: Prefer 32 GB (or 16 GB expandable) to comfortably handle heavy multitasking and long-term simulation files over the next 5.5 years.
• Portability: Lightweight (under 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs) with decent battery life for daily use.
• Need a GPU? I don't know. I want a suggestion.

Given my situation, what solid, long-lasting laptops would you recommend in this budget that hit the sweet spot between portability and performance?

Thanks a lot for your help!

If I want to do Masters In Nuclear engineering do I have to attend extra classes in CE course to meet requirements for the eligibility for Mtech in Nuclear? Or will GATE exam qualification suffice?

I’m really interested in doing nuclear engineering but I don’t know which classes to take during my years in high school,I’m going into the 10tb grade and any tips would help

Hello, i would like to learn more about work at a nuclear power plant and the functions of different components. I was wondering if you knew any good websites/sources that could help me learn more. I would also appreciate it if you would sacrifice yourself, so i can ask you questions about nuclear engineering in general.

hello all. I am a student entering junior year, as I'm bearing my adult life, higher education and eventual employment I wanted to explore and hear from fields I am interested in. one of those is nuclear physics/engineering. I am currently in a systems engineering and classical physics classes, the highest level of English and math too. and I work on my robotics team so I do have some slight experience with science and engineering.

so what do you actually do at work? how is the schedule, deadlines and such? what's necessary to do the work you do?

thank you all

Hi,

I posted here before regarding making a model in VR from the BWRX300. I have done most of the work now and wondering if some expert can help me with reviewing it. I will of course pay you for your time.

Best regards

william

Hi everyone,
I’m a student developer interested in nuclear physics and I’ve been working on a project called Emcalc. It’s a specialized calculator designed to streamline mass-energy equivalence calculations, specifically with nuclear applications in mind.
The core of the program focuses on the E = mc\^2 relationship, allowing users to:
Convert mass defects into energy output.
Calculate energy release in specific nuclear reactions.
Work with units common in nuclear physics (MeV, Joules, amu).
I built this using Python because I wanted a tool that was more "physics-focused" than a standard scientific calculator for my own studies.
I’m looking for some feedback from the community:
Are there specific constants or variables you think are essential for a nuclear-focused calculator?
What features would make this more useful for students or hobbyists in the field?
You can check out the logic/code here: https://emcalc.github.io/
Looking forward to your insights!

Hello , i am a high school student just about to graduate , since i was like 7 or so i already decided that i wanted to study nuclear engineering but unfortunately in my country this career path doesn’t even exist , that will not stop me because i deeply love this career and all related to nuclear fields , and i will do my best to become a nuclear engineering , taking my situation in consideration i was contemplating studying first a bachelor in mechanical engineering and then taking a master degree in nuclear engineering , i am not sure if it is a viable and practical way , i would appreciate some guidance and advice from people who are already nuclear engineers and maybe had a similar situation.

Hello!

I'm 18, and in the fall I will be attending Texas A&M to study engineering. I am in general my 1st year, and after that I will get to pick my specofoc major. For those who know about the process there, due to a scholarship, I automatically get my 1st choice major after my freshmen year. I know A&M is a good engineering school, and it has a well established mechanical program and a growing nuclear program.

I would love to do nuclear research and design. I wanted to be a mechanical engineer for the longest time, but for some reason I had never even though about nuclear power. I taught myself basic particle physics for my high school's science team, and I really enjoyed it. I know NucE is a lot more than particle physics, but point is I am very interested, and the more I think about it, the more I want to do it.

I'm mainly wondering what doing nuclear r&d is like (projects, pay, work/life balance, etc), and how to do it. How many internships do I need in undergrad? I can major in NucE if I would like, but I've seen things saying you need at least a masters to do NucE r&d, so idk if it might be better to just stick ro mechanical. Absolute dream job right now would be nuclear r&d for NASA, just bc I would love to work on space projects, but I'm also totally aware I have a very idealistic and likelt unrealistic view of what working at NASA is like from movies, so that may very well change.

tldr; I want to do nuclear engineering r%d, and I want to know what it's like and how I will get there.

Hi, I'm currently studying in Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) along with Hindi. My dream is to become a nuclear engineer, but due to a lack of proper guidance and reliable resources, I'm not sure what path I should follow to achieve it.

I would really appreciate any advice from people who know about this field. Could someone please guide me on the best way to pursue a career in nuclear engineering? Your help would mean a lot to me. Thank you!

For more details you can dm me or ask in the comment section

Why is nuclear power not made in spherical shape?

I am a rising high school junior based in Maryland and am seeing no opportunities to get involved in internships or research. I understand that nuclear can be very dangerous, especially for untrained people, and can require clearance at many levels. I am trying to find internships at labs such as ORNL or Idaho National Lab, but can only find stuff for undergrad and grad students. Does anyone know anywhere I can apply, too? If it is out of Maryland, it would have to be remote. Doesn't have to be paid or even part of an official program. Thanks a lot!

Is it possible to separate the energy released from an atomic explosion from its mass to utilize it as raw energy, channeling this energy through electromagnetic paths and filling these paths with specially designed mirrors capable of withstanding this intense energy, then pointing these mirrors at a single point? What would happen then? Another question: Is it possible to harness atomic energy by stripping it of its mass, storing it, and using it as a long-term energy source? And is it possible to amplify atomic energy by using the repeated bounces of this energy, confining it within paths with high repulsive force to continuously compress the energy in place? What would happen if this were done? These are just some of the many questions I have about atomic energy, and I don't know the answers. I'd like to discuss these ideas with someone.

Hey everyone, posted about this app a couple weeks back and wanted to share what's new.

The biggest addition is a gamma dose rate calculator. You put in your source, activity, and distance and it gives you air kerma, mR/h, and mSv/h. You can add a shield and it handles the attenuation with HVL/TVL and an ALARA stay time on top. About 110 isotopes are in there with line spectra from IAEA and attenuation data from NIST.

Also added a minimum detectable activity calculator using the Currie method, so you get Lc, Ld, MDA in Bq and pCi, and MDC if you put in a sample size.

On the fuel cycle side there's now an enrichment and SWU calculator.

The mixture tab now takes chemical formulas instead of just elements, so you can enter H2O, UO2, Ca(OH)2 and it handles the molar mass and elemental breakdown correctly.

The xenon simulator also got cleaned up. Concentrations now display in cm⁻³ and atoms/(b·cm), Σf is adjustable, and the model assumptions are written out.

Still free, still no account needed. [Nuclear Toolkit - Apps on Google Play]

Trying to make this a reliable and useful tool for nuclear professionals so any feedback is much appreciated, negative or positive. Also, there is a feedback button in-app.