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DNSE – Discover Nuclear Science & Engineering

Nuclear Science and Engineering is an exciting field of study where many of the traditional tracks of electrical, mechanical and systems engineering merge with both classic and modern physics. Therefore, as a major, Nuclear Science and Engineering is challenging but also rewarding as an academic discipline and in training for a career in science and engineering.

During the Discover Nuclear Science and Engineering pre-orientation program you will have the opportunity to learn about the multidisciplinary character of MIT education and to experience the research environment here at MIT. All activities are designed for incoming freshmen and will be presented by faculty and staff with experience in undergraduate education and research.

Our desire to introduce you to Course 22, both academically and socially, will not end with the completion of the four-day pre-orientation program. We would like to start with these pre-orientation activities and hope that they will become the motivation and basis for a long-term relationship between us. Our faculty, staff and current students are looking forward to meeting you in August.

Schedule

Four-day program (August 22nd – 26th): Our activities during Discover Nuclear Science and Engineering pre-orientation will introduce you to three main areas of research concentration within the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering and its affiliated laboratories. Please note that the preliminary schedule includes highlights only.

Kick-off (August 22):

FPOP BBQ at 5pm

Day 1 (August 23):

Highlights may include:

  • Fission technologies
  • Materials in Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Tour of MIT’s Nuclear Reactor

DAY 2 (August 24):

Highlights may include:

  • Highlights may include: Geiger Counter Assembly Lab

Day 3 (August 25):

Highlights may Include:

  • “Candy” Class (otherwise known as The History of Nuclear Science fusion research)
  • Tour of the Plasma Science Fusion Center
  • Fusor lab

Day 4 (August 26):

Highlights may include:

  • Social Activities to unwind before Orientation (past excursions have included trips to Salem, MA, Dim Sum and a movie, etc.)

DNSE Specifics

  • Dates: Tuesday, August 22- Saturday, August 26, 2023
  • Available spaces: 20
  • Cost: no charge