Nuclear engineer program awarded a $200K grant (Marietta Daily Journal)
MARIETTA, Ga. | Jul 24, 2017
Kennesaw State University could graduate a couple dozen more nuclear engineers in upcoming years.
The school announced this week that its nuclear engineering program has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in an effort to gear additional students toward careers in the industry.
The grant will provide scholarships for 24 KSU students, offering those who qualify $6,400 to cover the cost of in-state tuition and fees, according to the university.
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