Tackling the nuclear manpower shortage: industry, educators must work together

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Review; (United States)

OSTI ID:5816322

Witzig, W

A 50% decline in graduate enrollment and an increase to 50% of foreign nationals among the nuclear engineering students since 1973 at Pennsylvania State University is typical of national trends, which have led to the closing of 13 undergraduate programs across the country. Penn State's proximity to Three Mile Island had less effect than its interactions with high schools and utilities in keeping the nuclear program as strong as it is. Penn State operates three separate career programs to interest high school students in a nuclear career. Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) educational assistance reflects industry interest, but more scholarships are needed to broaden student awareness. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5816322
• Journal Information: Review; (United States), Vol. 1:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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