I am pleased to share news and updates from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering Program. >>>
Michael Tonks, Ph.D.
Interim Chair,
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
Ira Harkness, Ph.D., is positioning the UF Training Reactor as a cornerstone for nuclear education, research, and outreach. >>>
BOOSTING AI EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Nancy Ruzycki, Ph.D., partners with the Southern Regional Education Board to develop a high school AI curriculum in South Carolina. >>>
AITKALIYEVA EARNS SPOT ON ANS 40 UNDER 40 LIST
Assel Aitkaliyeva, Ph.D., has been named to the American Nuclear Society’s inaugural NuclearNews 40 Under 40 list. >>>
NEW FACULTY JOINING IN SPRING 2025
The Department is excited to welcome Renato S. Navarro, Ph.D., and Ravit Silverstein, Ph.D., who will join us as assistant professors. >>>
NEW LEADERSHIP, PROVEN EXPERTISE
The Department welcomes Michael Tonks, Ph.D., and Josephine Allen, Ph.D., to key leadership roles. >>>
UF HOSTS FIRST NUCLEAR FORENSICS WORKSHOP
The Consortium for Nuclear Forensics hosted experts, students, and collaborators from around the country. >>>
STUDY ABROAD: GEOTHERMAL ADVENTURES IN ICELAND
Brooke Lastinger’s trip was made possible in part thanks to the Botic Family Scholars Professional Pathways Fund. >>>
MSE ALUMNI APPOINTED ASM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Navin Manjooran, Ph.D., earned his master’s at UF and is also the MSE Chair of our External Advisory Board. >>>