Nuclear Science and Engineering Center
Colorado School of Mines
Overview
NuSEC also manages the research and educational relationship with the U.S. Geological Survey TRIGA Reactor (GSTR) on the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, CO and maintains the Mines research space and infrastructure adjacent to the GSTR. NuSEC includes faculty from Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and Physics. Through its research, the center supports undergraduate and graduate students in the programs of the mentioned departments as well as in the interdisciplinary graduate programs in nuclear engineering and material science.
For for information about NuSEC please contact:
Thomas Albrecht
Director, Nuclear Science and Engineering Center
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry
303-384-2101
For questions related to interdisciplinary graduate degrees in nuclear engineering please contact:
Mark Jensen
Jerry and Tina Grandey University Chair in Nuclear Science and Engineering
Program Director, Nuclear Science and Engineering
Professor, Department of Chemistry
303-273-3785
News
- How Mines researchers are advancing solutions for next-generation energy systems
Mines researchers are leading the way on geothermal, nuclear and alternative fuels to power future energy systems with practical, scalable solutions. - Media tip sheet: Nuclear power, nuclear waste and data centers
Electrical demand is surging due to AI and other factors. Because of this new energy dynamic, nuclear power is "having a moment." Mines' nuclear experts are ready to answer the media … - Peter Aaen named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs
Peter Aaen has been named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs at Colorado School of Mines.