Last week capped off Curtiss-Wright's participation in the annual American Nuclear Society Utility Working Conference. It was great to see all our industry peers and colleagues that attended to share in our collective journey of nuclear power growth. A big thanks to the ANS staff who worked tirelessly amidst tropical storm Debby to make this an impactful event.
"The three main priorities I would like to highlight include:" "(1) Knowledge Transfer, Education, and Intergenerational Decision-Making: IYNC is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for young professionals in the nuclear field, promoting knowledge transfer and intergenerational decision-making. (2) Networking and Collaboration: We offer a platform for young nuclear professionals worldwide to connect and collaborate, fostering networking and collaboration across generations. (3) Advocacy and Public Awareness: We are committed to advocating for and raising public awareness about the importance of nuclear technologies today and in the future" Unfortunately, some Young generation networks just focus on the third priority. Such networks, especially in newcomer countries, need to realize that they need to focus on capacity building of their members first to be well equipped to address the wider public.
Viewpoint: Kristine Madden, president of the International Youth Nuclear Congress, discusses the key challenges and opportunities for young nuclear professionals in the near future. https://lnkd.in/erGFSCYS
This summer, instead of relaxing by the beach, FNMPC's 8th Annual Conference co-hosts Jesse McCormick, SVP of Research, Innovation, and Legal Affairs, FNMPC, and Karen Restoule, VP, Crestview Strategy have been actively engaging in learning about the #nuclear energy supply chain and its waste management. As Jesse highlights the growing influence of nuclear energy in addressing our climate and #energy challenges, we are eager to continue exploring its development, investment, and management in ways that honour First Nations whose lands these projects will cross. Interested in diving deeper into this topic at our upcoming conference? Let us know in the comments! #SMR #EconomicReconciliation #IndigenousLeadership #SustainableDevelopment
Great to host Karen Restoule of Crestview Strategy and Jesse McCormick of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s Discovery and Demonstration Centre for a briefing on Canada’s Plan to permanently manage used nuclear fuel. Both are going to be skillfully hosting next year’s FNMPC conference✌️
Too many good points to recap. Exerpt Washington must restore the cultural relevance of nuclear deterrence. Americans lack a tragic sensibility that was more familiar to the generations that defeated fascism and then confronted Soviet communism. In the fraught period ahead, the nation might be tested in crises analogous to those of the early Cold War. It is well past time for a presidential address that explains the stakes at hand, and the irreplaceable role of nuclear deterrence in peacefully advancing American interests. But the words in such an address must be chosen carefully. Public discourse should avoid doom-laden scenarios and, instead, focus on the peaceful role played by the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Nuclear weapons are the bedrock of the U.S. defense posture, which preserves an international environment favorable to the American way of life. Washington would do well to avoid hysterics and instead emphasize how nuclear weapons underwrite the nation’s security. Otherwise, it will jeopardize the public’s support for American nuclear policy in the long run.
In this NRO piece, I argue that America's nuclear rhetoric is inadequate for an era of renewed great-power competition. National leaders should redress the way they talk about nuclear escalation and engage a generation of Americans who came of age when nuclear deterrence was an afterthought. https://lnkd.in/eTTVEMeW
Nuclear for Australia
Tonight, the ABC's Four Corners will be airing a major story on nuclear energy called 'Nuclear Gamble'. We've set up a live fact check so you can arm yourself with the facts.
Professor of History and Political Science. Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences 2014-2023; Chair of the Department of Humanities present.
The Human Toll of Nuclear Testing https://lnkd.in/gmAhdT6J a gift from the 20th century. one that keeps on giving.
Advocate for a globally competitive #AUSTRALIANFUSIONENERGYINDUSTRY with strategic communications expertise.
Invest in Build Fusion energy generators Your talk is Nuclear (meaning only Fission) and fails to talk about fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is, ignorant of what's happening around you. Pull your uranium heads out, start adjusting your industry to fusion energy and start preparing to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. As it dawns on Earth like the sun. Great Headline Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an accelerated pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place," and merely a temporary industry globally. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk Commercial fusion electrical generation is a promising and innovative method of producing sustainable and clean energy. By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now see what news is happening in the Fusion industry in the world. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fission fuel shortage is increasingly real, as linked below. https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr
In the Next Episode of Going Nuclear, Grace Stanke shares her vision for her role in the industry as well as what the future holds for her journey as a nuclear advocate at Constellation 📽Full Video: https://lnkd.in/gn8aTkYE 🎙 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gwXYCu2J We also dive into the origins of how Grace went from being a Nuclear Engineering Student to becoming Miss America 2023. With the power of authenticity Grace shares her approach for spreading awareness about the benefits of nuclear energy #nuclearenergy #missamerica #nuclearpower #cleanenergy #climatechange
Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, Preparedness Division at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
When you make nuclear detonations personal, you begin to start thinking about the threat of nuclear weapons more as a real possibility in your backyard.
I was recently asked about what it means to me to be a Member of the Nuclear Institute and why it is important in general for us to be professionally registered as an engineer or scientist. You can read my thoughts in the article below and there's a link for those interested in finding out more about how to apply.
Why apply for Member or Fellow status? Hear from current Member Jonathan Allen on why he applied for MNucI status and what it means to him: https://bit.ly/47tpKMu Recognition as a Member (MNucI) of the Nuclear Institute provides independent verification of your nuclear professionalism, whatever your specialism, job role and work context. Apply for Member status today. The next deadline is 28th October: https://bit.ly/3B7prLg
Director, Low Cost Nuclear Challenge UK SMR , building industry leading capability in Low Carbon Energy and Clean Growth (UKRI) integrating industry, investors and societal benefit . All views are my own
At a time of unprecedented growth in the use of Nuclear energy and increasing realisation of it low carbon potential and Net Zero benefit, there’s never been a better time to join Nuclear Institute
Why apply for Member or Fellow status? Hear from current Member Jonathan Allen on why he applied for MNucI status and what it means to him: https://bit.ly/47tpKMu Recognition as a Member (MNucI) of the Nuclear Institute provides independent verification of your nuclear professionalism, whatever your specialism, job role and work context. Apply for Member status today. The next deadline is 28th October: https://bit.ly/3B7prLg
