Bailey Highlights Key Legislative Reforms As Part Of Session
Immigration reform and school choice highlight the work by the State Legislature this session, according to State Senator Paul Bailey. “Well, I think the biggest takeaway from this session was the fact that we came to Nashville and we passed a lot of legislation dealing with immigration issues, passed legislation to try to help reform […]
New Funding Could Help Tech Accelerate Nuclear Research
New state funding could allow Tennessee Tech to expand its nuclear engineering research and workforce development programs. The Governor’s new budget includes a proposed $25 million state investment in advanced technologies. College of Engineering Dean Joseph Slater said the growth of the nuclear industry has created a tremendous need for a specialized workforce. “We’re excited […]
TTU Nuclear Engineering Enrollment Exceeding Expectations
Tennessee Tech’s Nuclear Engineering Program has four times the enrollment the expected after just one year of operation. Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Joseph Slater, said the program currently has 45 students enrolled. Slater said the program was not expecting 40-plus students until year six of the program. “We were a little bit […]
Tech Receives $1.3 Million Grant For Nuclear Science Program
A $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy giving Tennessee Tech Students experience in radiochemistry. Assistant Professor of Chemistry David Dan said he applied for the grant so students could have more engagement with nuclear science, which a big push from the DOE. Dan said six students will research separating the Promethium 147 […]
Sparta Officials Interested In Modular Nuclear Reactor To Create Energy
The idea of a modular nuclear reactor to provide electricity to the City of Sparta captured the imagination of Aldermen Thursday night. Alderman Brian Jones said there are not any reactors of this kind being used in the country yet. “It’s amazing,” Jones said. “They’re saying when they’re in production it’ll take about twelve months […]
