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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by Executive Panels|Cosponsored by ETWDD
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|2:15–4:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Shirly Rodriguez (GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
Alternate Chair:
Lisa M. Marshall (NCSU)
Session Organizer:
Lane B. Carasik (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Staff Producer:
Daryl Rizzo (ANS)
With the increasing frequency of social justice events, the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has remained relevant. This panel will discuss different organizations' strategies and initiatives to execute on DEI statements within the nuclear community.
Sam Brinton
Trevor Project and Nuclear Consultant
Lane Carasik
Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
Nicole Aandahl
Center for Strategic & International Studies
Warren Miller
Texas A&M Univ.
Jamie Coble
Univ. of Tennessee Knoxville
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