Nuclear industry will be short of engineers

Journal Article · Thu Sep 13 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:5512090

Yates, M

This article discusses the potential shortage of nuclear engineers due to reduction of educational and training facilities and difficulty in attracting minorities into nuclear engineering. The article reports on recommendations from the National Research Council Nuclear Education Study Committee on attracting minorities to nuclear engineering, increasing DOE fellowships, funding for research and development, involvement of utilities and vendors, and support of the American Nuclear Society's advocacy of nuclear engineering education.

• OSTI ID: 5512090
• Journal Information: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 126:6; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
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