Research Project Description
Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis – Summer 2013
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
NESLS Su 2013
Project Description:
- Maximize the abilities of engineering students through cooperative research with mentors at national laboratories
- Increase on-the-job research opportunities
- Provide a learning environment useful to both national laboratories and student staff
- Train next generation scientists
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Nuclear Security Technologies |
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Material protection, |
Radiation detection |
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Safeguards |
Transportation technologies |
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Arms control assessments |
Fissile material Detection |
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Export control |
Fissile material disposition |
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Nuclear threat reduction |
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Nuclear Systems Analysis, Design, and Safety |
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Radiation shielding |
Systems analysis |
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Reactor physics |
Facility safety |
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Criticality safety |
Risk assessment |
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Thermal hydraulics |
Regulatory support |
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Nuclear data and codes |
System instrumentation and controls |
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Material and fuel irradiation |
Enrichment technology |
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Advanced space reactors |
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Fuels, Isotopes, and Nuclear Materials |
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Nuclear fuels |
Separations science and technology |
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Heavy element production |
Nuclear process and equipment design |
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Stable and radioactive isotopes |
Robotics and remote handling |
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Medical isotope development |
Chemical engineering |
Duration: The award is an appointment of approximately 10 weeks. Renewals are limited.
Health Insurance: Each participant is required to have coverage in a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to secure insurance coverage before arriving at the appointed site.
Benefits: Travel to and from (max $500); Housing allowance of $125/week if located more than 60 miles from laboratory.
Weekly Stipend Rates
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Class Status* |
Stipend |
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First Year (Freshman) |
$529/wk |
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Second Year (Sophomore) |
$593/wk |
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Third Year (Junior) |
$653/wk |
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Fourth Year (Senior) |
$726/wk |
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Fifth Year (Graduate) |
$863/wk |
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Masters Completed |
$935/wk |
*Denotes class status completed prior to ORNL report date.
Qualifications:
Applications can be processed through the TOppS system at https://www3.orau.gov/ORNL_TOppS
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