Constellation moves tens of thousands of nuclear fuel bundles every year, which requires a cross-trained staff of operators performing a series of challenging tasks with varying expertise. Students on the Constellation team will create a model that evaluates data from 50,000 completed fuel moves to optimize future performance and enhance operator training.

Cargo ships of the future will need to reduce their emissions to remain competitive and lower their environmental impact. Students on the Fincantieri team will analyze the effects of the shape of the bulbous bow on fuel efficiency and design a reconfigurable bow that reduces drag under variable speeds and sea conditions.