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Westinghouse to Sponsor International Internship Program

Developing the next generation of nuclear energy workers is important to Westinghouse Electric Company, and vital to securing a clean energy future for all of us.

To that end, Westinghouse is again sponsoring an international internship program for students in countries that are developing new nuclear energy programs, or strengthening the programs they already have with our AP1000® reactor, the most advanced Gen III+ nuclear technology available today.

W.J. Keenan Coding Comets Robotics Team at the FIRSTsc Regional Championship

Categories: Blog, Columbia Community

The Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility sponsored the W.J. Keenan Coding Comets Robotics Team at the FIRSTsc Regional Championship. The students won the "Rookie Inspiration Award."

Hopkins Park - Senior Healthy Hearts Drive Thru

February 23, 2023 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Blog, Columbia Community

On Wednesday, February 22nd, CFFF sponsored the Hopkins Adult Activity Center's 2023 Healthy Hearts Drive-Thru for the third year. During the event, we provided healthy food, essential household items and N95 masks to 150 senior citizens in the local community.

Westinghouse Creates the Future – Engineers Week 2023

February 20, 2023 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Our People & Culture

Through curiosity, creativity, collaboration and commitment, our experts drive cutting-edge innovations that result from asking, “what if?” and “why not?” They push the limits to imagine what’s possible and turn ideas into reality.

Hear from colleagues representing our Women in Nuclear, Quarterman Group, Asian Heritage, NAYGN and Veterans Employee Resource Groups about what creating the future means to them and the significance of engineering expertise throughout their careers.

eVinci™ Microreactor Team Closes Out 2022 with Milestone Achievement

January 27, 2023 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Microreactors

The microreactor team last month submitted two important topical reports to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and 24 white papers during 2022, on critical aspects of the technology and design

Bringing advanced nuclear technology to communities that need clean, reliable electricity doesn’t just happen. The process involves research and development in the lab as well as interactions with the technology’s licensing authority, in this case the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Those interactions are vital to receiving design certification and an operating license—the ultimate goal.