3 Degrees, 1 Football Player: How Marcellus Boykin Earned His Spot at a TOP PhD Program

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Naked Nuclear

Danielle Allen

46 episodes

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Ever wondered how nuclear energy works or what advanced nuclear technology really means? Naked Nuclear breaks down complex topics like nuclear reactors, fuel types, and emerging technologies into simple, accessible conversations. Whether you're a curious beginner or an energy enthusiast, we make the science behind nuclear power easy to understand so you can launch your career in the clean energy future. Tune in to strip down the fascinating world of nuclear energy—one atom at a time.

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3 Degrees, 1 Football Player: How Marcellus Boykin Earned His Spot at a TOP PhD Program

Naked Nuclear

27 minutes 20 seconds

4 months ago

3 Degrees, 1 Football Player: How Marcellus Boykin Earned His Spot at a TOP PhD Program

In this episode, we continue Season 2 with our second Student Spotlight, featuring Marcellus Boykin, a PhD student in nuclear engineering at Georgia Tech. Marcellus shares his journey from math major and football player to shielding sensors in hot cells at Idaho National Lab, presenting at ANS, and navigating imposter syndrome in graduate school.

Learn how he went from:

math --> mechanical engineering --> nuclear engineering

Links & Resources:

Learn more about the GEM Fellowship
Explore Georgia Tech’s Nuclear Engineering Program
Find internships at Idaho National Laboratory

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