Economic Development and University Innovation

Ensuring the Future of Nuclear Energy Technology

Dr. Tom Congedo, Associate Director of the Nuclear Program, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, in nuclear submarine.
Dr. Tom Congedo, Associate Director of the Nuclear Program, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, in nuclear submarine.
Written by Staff Writer

Just like any other industry, the energy sector ebbs and flows as professionals with decades of experience reach retirement. This is especially true in the nuclear industry, whose peacetime applications were born in Pittsburgh and grew from the strength of Westinghouse Electric and that Naval Nuclear Lab. The Stephen R. Tritch Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh utilizes the institutional and research knowledge of seasoned professionals to teach the next generation of nuclear engineers, as well as to help young professionals earn advanced degrees and certifications to advance their own careers.

More information at https://news.engineering.pitt.edu/nuclear-education-benefitting-from-regional-expertise/.

CONTACT:
Paul Kovach
paulkovach@pitt.edu
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