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Development of a New Criticality Safety Training Program for College Students

Conference ·
OSTI ID:2998567
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  1. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)
  2. Texas A & M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)
  3. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
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Nuclear criticality safety (NCS) expertise remains a crucial workforce need within the US Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory complex. To address this challenge, a novel university/laboratory-based nuclear criticality training certificate program is being developed through a collaborative effort between the Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This comprehensive program implements a two-tiered certification approach that combines online theoretical coursework with hands-on experimental training to create a sustainable pipeline of nuclear criticality specialists. The program specifically targets undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, physics, and mathematics disciplines across the United States. Through integration of fundamental nuclear physics principles, practical safety applications, and experiential learning opportunities, this initiative aims to establish a standardized pathway for developing the next generation of NCS professionals.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
2998567
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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