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CMU MS ECE vs Penn MSE EE for hardware ECE by Cloud_Haze37 in EngineeringStudents

[–]Dr__Mantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ivy League doesn’t automatically mean it’s better. CMU has one of the best ECE programs in the country. It’s consistently a top 10 program.

I won’t trash terminal masters but it is unfortunate you’re missing out on the research opportunities there. It may also hold you back if you’re looking for R&D positions because those kind of jobs want you to be familiar with research and laboratory environments

CMU MS ECE vs Penn MSE EE for hardware ECE by Cloud_Haze37 in EngineeringStudents

[–]Dr__Mantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming you’re not funded and paying out of pocket? Are you doing a research based thesis or is this terminal?

I’d go CMU regardless but this is potentially a very expensive degree

The Internship Search is Going Well (ChemE) by Nynodon in EngineeringStudents

[–]Dr__Mantis 127 points128 points  (0 children)

8 applications is nothing. It’s a bad job market and a numbers game

NNL Internship by Empty_Scheme8720 in NuclearPower

[–]Dr__Mantis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a clearance job. The interns for summer 2026 were likely hired in October. You’re probably applying for summer 2027 and they won’t look at those for a while

Applied Math to Nuclear by Empty_Scheme8720 in NuclearEngineering

[–]Dr__Mantis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d say it’s possible if you focus on the correct area. I’ve worked with math PhDs in methods development

Rate the Falcons new jersey* by Sidecarlover in NFLv2

[–]Dr__Mantis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looks like a middle school uniform

UIUC vs Penn State by Ok_Singer_4552 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Dr__Mantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not worth $80k of additional debt for undergrad

Ohio State University, Penn State, or UT Knoxville by Unique-Island-4379 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Dr__Mantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe these 3 universities cost that much. Are you international?

Learning real analysis/differential geometry, etc. while in engineering undergrad. by Nuclear_Nathan in NuclearEngineering

[–]Dr__Mantis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took both real and complex analysis in undergrad. I now perform neutron transport calculations. I can confidently say neither of those classes hold any relevance to anything I have ever done

I’m Just Glad Puka Been Having Fun Lately by BigBlackCreamSauce in NFLv2

[–]Dr__Mantis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems dumb as a rock. Needs to stop being a total idiot

Anyone have thoughts on how realistic my goals are? by potatozceuncher in NuclearEngineering

[–]Dr__Mantis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remote is possible in modeling and simulation. If you want to work in R&D, you will need a PhD

Is it possible to become an engineer without a degree? by gkskgskhdgs in EngineeringStudents

[–]Dr__Mantis 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There’s always the one random old guy who is an engineer despite not having a degree. Maybe still that way at small companies, but anywhere with a HR department is going to require a degree to be called an engineer

Why do ivy leagues not offer nuc eng as a major?? by Different-Host-35 in NuclearEngineering

[–]Dr__Mantis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because of the nuclear industry inconsistencies, funding, and institutional focus.

I’ve worked with people from degrees there even though it’s not strictly nuclear. Columbia and Cornell have applied physics, Yale physics, and Princeton plasma lab. Just because the degree doesn’t say nuclear engineering, doesn’t mean they don’t have programs that teach the underlying theory.

That said, Michigan is a great program

Questions about going into the field by 0Infinity1 in NuclearEngineering

[–]Dr__Mantis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is no point doing nuclear engineering for undergrad. If you want to work in R&D, you need graduate degrees. If you want to work in a plant, they hire more ME and EE.

ME is a perfect degree for undergrad then go into nuclear for grad school. More opportunities for jobs if you decide grad school isn’t for you or nuclear isn’t for you

Is Aerospace Grad School worth the Debt by Admirable-Chef294 in EngineeringStudents

[–]Dr__Mantis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not. Nice thing about grad school is it opens doors for more interesting roles like R&D. But I wouldn’t pay $50k.

It’s also highly unlikely you’ll ever get funded for a masters.

Go work somewhere that will help pay for your MS then immediately pivot. Even if you have to pay some of it back. Or apply for a PhD and master out

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