Penn State Nuclear Engineering Society
The Penn State Nuclear Engineering Society (PSNES) is a group of Penn State nuclear engineering alumni as well as other Penn State alumni and friends of the nuclear engineering department. The purpose of this society is to promote fellowship and communication among the alumni, faculty, and students to improve the department, the college, and the Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC).
Focus Areas
- Support and advance the Department of Nuclear Engineering, RSEC, and student clubs
- Connect students and alumni to engage in career development and mentoring
Current Initiatives
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with PSNES, please email one of the PSNES Officers.
PSNES Nuclear Sustainability Fund
In conjunction with the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering, PSNES has created this initiative for students by alumni.
The Nuclear Sustainability Fund helps expand and diversify the nuclear engineering student pool by providing opportunities for those across Pennsylvania who cannot afford or are unable to take classes full-time at University Park. These students provide a critical link in further developing disenfranchised communities, as their innovation will further propel advanced reactors to replace coal-burning power plants and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the commonwealth and beyond. Find out more about the fund and donate today.
Nuclear Engineering Mentoring Program
The PSNES mentoring program is aimed at helping students reach their professional goals in the field of nuclear technology. PSNES believes long-lasting mentor-mentee relationships start with networking. Students looking to establish a connection to a mentor or alumni willing to become a mentor to others can learn more here.
PSNES Podcast
PSNES is working to produce an episodic podcast series about PSNES, career development, and the nuclear industry. Download the latest episodes here or contact Matt Wargon at mwargon@terrapower.com if you have an idea for future podcast content.
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How to Get Involved
To become a member, please complete the membership form online. All Penn State Nuclear Engineering graduates, and anyone who has completed at least one semester in the Penn State nuclear engineering program, can join, and there are no dues or fees.
Change Your Contact Information
If you are a PSNES member, you can update your preferred email contact address online.
Related Links
Whom to Contact
- Hilary Ruby
PSNES President
nealha@westinghouse.com - Jason Beebe
PSNES Vice President
beebej@westinghouse.com - Matt Wargon
PSNES Treasurer/Secretary
mwargon@terrapower.com
Networking Links
- Radiation Science and Engineering Center
- American Nuclear Society Student Chapter
- Society of Women Engineers Student Chapter
- Penn State Engineering Alumni Society