BWRx Studio Programs
From high school students to career professionals, BWRx Studio develops the training pathways Tennessee’s nuclear buildout demands.
Current programs
One of the few online, instructor-led, Carnegie Unit-credited nuclear physics programs for high school students in America. Built on the official DOE Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory training handbooks — the same materials used to qualify nuclear facility operators across the country.
A standalone NUCLEUS course. Built on the DOE Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow Fundamentals Handbooks — the same materials used to qualify nuclear plant operators. Students learn how nuclear energy is converted to heat, how that heat moves through reactor systems, and the fluid dynamics that govern plant operations.
A standalone NUCLEUS course. Built on the DOE Mechanical Science and Electrical Science Fundamentals Handbooks. Students learn the systems and components that support nuclear plant operations — pumps, valves, heat exchangers, diesel engines, motors, generators, and electrical distribution — with the engineering context that explains how each component works and what happens when it fails.
An extended mentorship and career development program for students who complete all three NUCLEUS courses. Nuclear Fellowship connects graduates with nuclear industry professionals, career pathway guidance, and professional development opportunities in the Tennessee Valley nuclear sector.
Three courses. Two years. The complete theoretical foundation of nuclear plant operations — built on the same DOE Fundamentals Handbooks used to qualify operators at every commercial nuclear plant in America.
3 Carnegie Units · 3 official transcripts · $2,250 total · entry-level nuclear workforce ready
BWRx Studio works directly with homeschool co-ops and public school CTE programs to offer NUCLEUS as a credentialed STEM elective. Institutional pricing is available for groups of 5 or more students. Grant writing support is available for schools pursuing DOE or state nuclear education funding.
Contact Randy Steele to discuss partnership options: randy@bwrx.studio · (423) 903-2190
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