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 education.
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?"
34 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
Self-Promotion
: "Open-source RBMK-1000-inspired simulator I’m building for education and safety-software practice"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/NuclearEngineering
#1
Nuclear
: "Colour Footage inside Nuclear fusion reactor."
65 posts
#2
Engineering
: "People with a Nuclear Engineering degree, what was the most difficult part of getting it?"
53 posts
#3
Nuclear Engineering
: "Nuclear Engineering - Questions From A College Student"
50 posts
#4
Career
: "Is a Second Career as a Nuclear Engineer Possible?"
37 posts
#5
Education
: "UW-Madison/NCSU Comp. (MS)"
10 posts
#6
Student
: "Math Student transitioning into nuclear - tips on getting started?"
10 posts
#7
Reactor
: "RBMK Reactor graphite block 3D-printed pen holder."
10 posts
#8
Advice
: "Advice from current nuclear engineers"
9 posts
#9
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?"
9 posts
#10
Industry
: "Can a physics major get a job in Industry?"
8 posts
Flair Used in r/NuclearEngineering
#1
Need Advice
: "Will this work?"
68 posts
#2
Science
: "Colour Footage inside nuclear fusion reactor."
11 posts
#3
Memes
: "Sometimes the truth doesn't matter"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/NuclearEngineering
Yearly
+3k members(88.1%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026