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The future of nuclear reactors offers a promising alternative to current mining and drilling practices

THERE are several epiphanies that have made me sit up from mental slumber in my modern physics class this semester, but I suppose the one I should talk about here is the fact that the neutron was discovered only in 1932. Our basic understanding of fission did not arrive until August 31, 1939, when Danish scientist Niels Bohr and American scientist John Wheeler published their milestone analytical paper on nuclear fission

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.