Power and Energy Education for Naval Midshipmen
Abstract
This ~Power and Energy Education for Naval Midshipmen~ proposal is intended to enrich the midshipmen~s education and to improve performance in nuclear power interviews. This proposal also enhances STEM education opportunities for all Virginia Military Institute (VMI) cadets. VMI Navy ROTC already has a wonderful track record in generating qualified midshipmen for the nuclear Navy. The VMI Navy ROTC unit is the number 1 Naval ROTC unit in the country in regards to nuclear power qualification. To maintain and improve this status, the proposal will expand and develop coursework and experimental opportunities for midshipmen in Power and Energy studies. Many midshipmen that desire to pursue the Navy nuclear field come from a traditional STEM major such as Mechanical Engineering (ME). However, there are many others from non-STEM majors and other STEM majors that do not receive instruction in Power and Energy like ME majors. This proposal will develop course work in Thermal/Fluid Sciences that all majors will be qualified to select, therefore offering STEM education in Power and Energy to non-traditional majors. As a companion to the Power/Energy course, VMI will develop a Nuclear Radiation Detection course that has a unique combination of theory and experimental work. The intent is to offer the ability to understand Nuclear Science and its implication in our everyday lives across many majors. This combination of work in Thermal/Fluid Sciences and Nuclear Science will create more diverse and qualified individuals for the STEM workforce and the Nuclear Navy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812242
Entities
People
- Timothy Hodges
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Virginia Military Institute