
During the six years Bradley Eccleston spent in the military as part of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, he became intrigued by the application of nuclear technology and committed to pursue his education and professional career in the field. “Oregon State provided me the opportunity to realize that goal, “ says Eccleston. “When I returned to Oregon and realized I could merge my military training with an accredited professional program, the decision was easy. At OSU, I found a devoted and considerate faculty as skilled in their fields as they were helpful in the learning process.”
Eccleston is currently responsible for resolving technical issues and challenges associated with the Hanford Nuclear Reservation’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, which is the cornerstone of tank waste cleanup and protection of the nearby Columbia River.“Beyond a top-quality foundation in conceptual and practical engineering, OSU left me with many enduring lessons,” says Eccleston. “I learned to value people and their perspectives in the team experience, and to encourage and mentor young engineers as they carry forward the lessons of the past and the ethical roots of the profession.“
Degrees
- B.S. Nuclear Engineering, 1998
- M.S. Nuclear Engineering, 2000