Opportunities as a Nuclear Engineer at a US National Laboratory

Work with top experts

World-class experimental facilities

High-performance computing facilities

International travel

Pleasant work environment

I became an engineer because I like to solve problems

I studied engineering at University of Illinois and Northwestern University

My PhD research at Argonne National Laboratory focused on nuclear reactors and how small changes in the fuel can effect the power output

Currently I use my nuclear engineering knowledge to make the world safer

I travel the world teaching people how to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons

Kirsten Laurin-Kovitz

http://energy.gov/diversity/articles/women-energy-kirsten-laurin-kovitz

I became an engineer because I liked math & science and wanted to help solve problems

I studied engineering at Florida State University and University of Illinois

My PhD research focused on how different nuclear reactors affect cost, waste and safety in the fuel cycle

Currently I use my nuclear engineering knowledge to make the world safer

I analyze nuclear equipment, technology to make sure they aren’t used in unsafe ways

J’Tia Taylor

http://energy.gov/diversity/articles/women-energy-jtia-taylor

Nuclear Energy Policy - Lenka Kollar

Visit senators and representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

Make a difference by influencing energy policy

Opportunities at a Nuclear Power Plant

People need energy! Generate the electricity

that people are using right now› Make positive impact on

the community Troubleshoot on teams

› Working with others Technically fun and

challenging Go into the power plant

Why do I like my job? Because I get to:

› Work with different people…› Travel…› Learn about technology…› Develop and learn new

skills…› Grow as a person and as a

professional…› Make good money ($$$).

Jeff Dunlap

Research at a National Lab Nuclear Power Generation Medical Government/NAVY/ Military Aerospace Universities Etc.

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