Prestigious nuclear energy scholarship awarded to five VCU College of Engineering students by the U.S. Department of Energy
Five Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering students have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP), a nationally competitive scholarship that supports the next generation of nuclear science and engineering professionals.
Congratulations to Nuvin Bazid, Ethan Villarreal, Gavin Standish, Christopher Leffler, and Eisha Langalia.
Each student will receive a $10,000 scholarship to support tuition and academic expenses for one year, with the ability to apply annually while pursuing their undergraduate degree.
“These scholarships are critically needed to support the workforce pipeline for the nuclear energy industry,” said Lane Carasik, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. “The scholarships enable students to focus on their coursework and participate in professional development opportunities such as undergraduate research and student society involvement.”
The UNLP, administered by the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, supports students pursuing degrees relevant to nuclear energy. Since its launch in 2009, the program has awarded more than 1,100 scholarships and fellowships nationwide. It aims to strengthen the pipeline of talent entering the nuclear workforce.
The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to perform real-world research as soon as they enroll. Formed from a partnership with Dominion Energy, the department provides a foundation in nuclear energy, allowing students to choose their educational path with advanced coursework in either mechanical or nuclear engineering. Access to industry tools, like the Nuclear Reactor Simulator Laboratory, grounds education in practical instruction. Browse videos and recent news from the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering to discover how the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares the next generation of scientists and engineers for the challenges of the future.
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