40. From Reactors to Roles: The Future of Nuclear Power

In this celebration of Nuclear Science Week, we invited two chief nuclear officers to chat about what inspired their interest in the nuclear industry, their career paths, opportunities for people to join, and the how the industry is rising to the challenge of increasing demand for carbon-free nuclear power. Tune in to hear about the opportunities available for people in the industry with and without college degrees from engineers to radiation protection technicians to security officers to operators.

 

 

Guests: Kimberly Cook-Nelson, Chief Nuclear Officer, Entergy

Steve Swilley, Chief Nuclear Officer, EPRI 

Links and resources: 

• https://www.epri.com/research/sectors/nuclear
• Entergy Nuclear | We power life.
• https://www.nei.org/advantages/jobs
• https://getintoenergy.org/careers-in-nuclear/

 

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