The Nuclear Engineering & Science Center's (NESC) TRIGA Reactor celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2021 since its first "criticality" on December 18, 1961. Colleague, friend, and long-time partner of the NESC, Kindai University, also celebrates the 60th anniversary of their own university … [Read more...] about A Pair of Anniversaries
TRIGA 60th Anniversary Kick-Off
To officially kick off the 60th Anniversary of the TRIGA Reactor, the Nuclear Engineering & Science Center collaborated with the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant and the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) to host a VIP Dinner on Friday, September 17, and Aggie Tailgate prior … [Read more...] about TRIGA 60th Anniversary Kick-Off
TRIGA Reactor 60th Anniversary Video
The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Nuclear Engineering & Science Center (NESC) TRIGA reactor have officially kicked off! Learn a little about the history, mission, and future of the NESC in the new video below: … [Read more...] about TRIGA Reactor 60th Anniversary Video
NESC Featured in Department Video
The Texas A&M University Nuclear Engineering Department recently released a new video showcasing the department and programs. In this video, you can see the operating TRIGA reactor housed in the NESC. See the video below: … [Read more...] about NESC Featured in Department Video
Science on Saturday – Saturday, October 23
On Saturday, October 23, as part of the celebrations of the 60th anniversary, the Nuclear Engineering & Science Center and the Nuclear Power Institute are coordinating a "Science on Saturday" (SOS) at the Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) - Bay City campus. The centers are partnering with … [Read more...] about Science on Saturday – Saturday, October 23
Nuclear Science Center 60th Anniversary
Dear Colleagues, Partners, Former Students, and Friends, The reactor at the Texas A&M University Nuclear Engineering & Science Center (NESC - formerly NSC) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary as it was first taken critical on December 18, 1961. The NESC and Nuclear Power Institute (NPI) … [Read more...] about Nuclear Science Center 60th Anniversary