r/NuclearEngineering
6k members
r/NuclearEngineering is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses nuclear engineering, nuclear, engineering, career, and technology.
This subreddit primarily relates to nuclear engineering, but welcomes all things nuclear related.
Popular Themes in r/NuclearEngineering
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to self study with this book?"
24 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Need help designing a very high energy radiation shield (paragraph below image)"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Is a Nuclear B.S. even worth it?"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Looking for ideas for my graduation project"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Potential job offer"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/NuclearEngineering
#1
Nuclear Engineering
: "Space Applications of Nuclear Engineering"
97 posts
#2
Nuclear
: "Colour Footage inside Nuclear fusion reactor."
90 posts
#3
Engineering
: "People with a Nuclear Engineering degree, what was the most difficult part of getting it?"
67 posts
#4
Career
: "Is a Second Career as a Nuclear Engineer Possible?"
50 posts
#5
Technology
: "Why isn't it viable to use nuclear fission to convert seawater into storm clouds? We don't have the Technology yet, or is there no effort into it?"
12 posts
#6
Education
: "Physics student considering nuclear engineering"
12 posts
#7
Reactor
: "RBMK Reactor graphite block 3D-printed pen holder."
11 posts
#8
Industry
: "Can a physics major get a job in Industry?"
10 posts
#9
Fusion
: "Colour Footage inside nuclear Fusion reactor."
10 posts
#10
Student
: "Math Student transitioning into nuclear - tips on getting started?"
10 posts
Flair Used in r/NuclearEngineering
#1
Need Advice
: "Will this work?"
43 posts
#2
Science
: "Colour Footage inside nuclear fusion reactor."
6 posts
#3
Memes
: "can I get a nuclear engineer to confirm this"
4 posts
#4
Mod Stuff
: "Moderation change"
1 post
#5
News
: "Valar Atomics takes Another Bullet"
1 post
Member Growth in r/NuclearEngineering
Yearly
+3k members(95.0%)
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Last updated: June 24, 2026