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Going Nuclear: Notes from the officially unofficial book tour
I work in the analytical labs at one of Europe’s oldest and largest nuclear sites: Sellafield, in northwestern England. I spend my days at the fume hood front, pipette in one hand and radiation probe in the other (and dosimeter pinned to my chest, of course). Outside the lab, I have a second job: I moonlight as a writer and public speaker. My new popular science book—Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World—came out last summer, and it feels like my life has been running at full power ever since.
Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference 2024 (PBNC)
Rob Whittleston has held various leadership roles in both public and private sectors, focused on technology, innovation, and strategy. With extensive experience in research and management in industries such as nuclear decommissioning, transportation, and petroleum engineering, Rob has a strong background in building strategic partnerships and cooperation between government entities and industry stakeholders. Additionally, Rob has served in key positions at the National Nuclear Laboratory and currently at AECL, leading initiatives related to technology, innovation, and commercialization.
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