About Us
MU has recently announced large-scale changes being made to the University's nuclear engineering program. MU is enhancing this program by creating a Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute. As the result, MU's entire nuclear engineering program has been transferred to the Institute, including all graduate degree programs and curriculum under the nuclear program. The Institute provides an organizational structure to coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary research and educational programs among a diverse group of nuclear science and engineering investigators; aid the development of strong and innovative educational and research opportunities; serve as a local, regional and national resource for academic, governmental and corporate entities; and integrate the facilities, teaching and research strengths of the Missouri University Research Reactor (MURR) Center and related MU academic departments.
Although it has always been an important asset to MU, the MURR is the central piece of its nuclear program, fully integrated into the school's academic program. The reactor program supports three major educational and research programs: nuclear analysis, material sciences and medical research. Creation of the Institute is in line with substantial investments MU has made in recent years to its nuclear program, including the addition of new faculties over the past three years to increase the number of teachers, addition and/or renovation of laboratory space for nuclear science educational and research programs, and getting commitments for additional enhancements over the next three to five years from MU and outside contributors. The Institute is positioned to attract more students to the nuclear field and eventually contribute to increasing the nuclear workforce.
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