Nuclear Materials
Engineer Materials for Extreme Environments
The nuclear materials option focuses on the design and development of materials that can withstand the most challenging conditions — from high temperatures to intense radiation. You’ll study how atomic-scale structures influence material behavior in advanced and next-generation reactor systems.
This transcript-visible option prepares you to solve critical challenges in nuclear energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing by engineering materials built for performance, safety, and longevity.
Check out the option course list in the Oregon State Catalog:
Fun Fact
Call it whatever you want – a concentration, a focus area, a specialization… when it’s visible on your transcript, we call it a degree option.
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