Millennials are in a unique position to shape the future of the nuclear field. Taking this seriously, students in the School of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University and members of the U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Nuclear Energy are hosting a Millennial Nuclear Caucus on Purdue's West Lafayette campus.

NE Assistant Professor, Janelle Wharry recently received the Young Leaders Professional Development Award from The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). This award provides an opportunity for young, professional members of TMS to advance in the field of materials science through participation in activities.

Anna Biela has a hard time remembering exactly when she became hooked on nuclear science. "From a very young age, I just knew about nuclear and how important it was," she said. Anna is on the verge of graduating from Purdue University with a degree in nuclear engineering. She has plans to go to grad school to further her research on reactor core physics.

Her goal is to develop advanced reactors—an area and a career path she is very passionate about.

A former graduate student in the School of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University was recently recognized in the energy sector of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

At age 25, Ian Hamilton is the CEO of his own startup company, Atlas Energy Systems, where he’s working to commercialize a long-lasting radioisotope battery, powered by spent nuclear fuel.