South Carolina State Receives Grant Benefiting Nuclear Institute

South Carolina State University has received a $100,000 grant from a nuclear contractor to keep alive its outreach efforts for nuclear science and engineering through the university’s Nuclear Science Institute.

Shaw/AREVA MOX Services, LLC presented a $100,000 check to the university’s Nuclear Engineering Program on Monday to continue the program that exposes high school students and guidance counselors to nuclear science and various fields of engineering.

Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn, who was there for the presentation, said it is vital to get young people involved in nuclear science and producing nuclear energy.

“I’m convinced that the future in this country is going to be determined by who gets out in front of the energy issue,” he said. “The fact of the matter is, we’re not going to do what is necessary to do for this country economically … without nuclear (energy).”

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