Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

In this episode, we discuss... How Seth Moulton's background in physics and the Marines led to a political career Role of science in Congress and decision making Ways Congress encourages innovation to fund technical solutions Effect of automation on the American workforce and why an education revolution is the key to success How the green technology revolution affects energy, climate and national security Role of long term budgeting in energy development and planning for a carbon-free country Making climate change personal in Seth's pursuit of the Presidency

In this episode, we discuss... Bill Foster's background as an entrepreneur and physicist An unintentional discovery Foster made while searching for proton decay Role of the FERMI National Accelerator Lab in the particle physics world How two generations of Fosters used their scientific expertise in public service roles Resources available to Congress for technical evaluation of specialty topics Why economics is the most important factor in decarbonization and fighting climate change Public perception of nuclear technology and how it affects levels of social acceptance Potential for accelerator-driven nuclear energy systems How Bill Foster strategizes energy policy reform as an Illinois Congressman

In this episode, we discuss... How Juan EibenSchutz Hartman's engineering background led to a career in nuclear Why Mexico considered adding nuclear power to its energy mix and how it was achieved Mexico's development of a decision analysis program through the Stanford Research Institute How public perception of nuclear technology became rooted in mistrust and what the nuclear community is doing to change it Why small modular reactors (SMRs) may transform the industry away from a tendency of non-uniformity A comparison of nuclear waste and other industrial waste in terms of perception and regulation Juan EibenSchutz Hartman's responsibilities as Director General of Mexico's National Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Commission

In this episode, we discuss... Bob Ichord's entrance into international energy research How the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) brings rural electrification to Southeast Asia How Chernobyl affected global safety and policy for nuclear reactors The future of US nuclear power export and import markets Nuclear's role in urbanization and growth in developing countries Results of the Atlantic Council Task Force Report on U.S. Nuclear Leadership Importance of innovation and commercialization of small modular reactors (SMRs)

In this episode, we discuss... Jeff Navin's high school dream of becoming a politician Changes in the energy policymaking atmosphere during the Obama Administration How politicization of climate change made the carbon emissions problem worse Strategically using advanced reactors to start climate conversations and get policymakers on board How setting a 100% clean energy goal will promote competition in technological advances Challenges faced by advanced reactors in the research and development field Why politicians seek out Jeff Navin and Boundary Stone Partners to help differentiate themselves on climate change

In this episode, we discuss... How Bob Walker's career in the Canadian Department of National Defence led to his role as a nuclear energy leader Role of the National Research Universal Reactor (NRU) in radioactive medical isotope production for the global healthcare market Current status of CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor refurbishment around Canada Why Canada pursued CANDU and pressurized heavy water reactor design Canada's development of an intricate logistics, transportation, and distribution plan for medical isotopes Options for used fuel storage and how the community is involved in the decision Applications of small modular reactors (SMR's) in Canada and across the globe Bob Walker's path to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

In this episode, we discuss... How Margie's upbringing influenced her career How nuclear export licensing works and why it's important to the safe handling and security of nuclear materials Why it was important for Margie to consider transboundary effects of Fukushima when negotiating to affirm the IAEA's post-Fukushima frameworks How the Supreme Court's post-Fukushima ruling against the NRC's Waste Confidence policy caused an abrupt halt in plans for domestic and international nuclear power plant construction How Margie's 3-step risk assessment process helped propel her to the top of the NRC How training staff on new and different technologies, such as SMRs, will help propel NRC regulations forward

In this episode, we discuss... How a high school project on propulsion led to Marc Nichol's career in nuclear energy Responsibilities and considerations for managing spent fuel on-site and off-site A comparison of costs and markets for small modular reactors (SMR's) and micro-reactors How Alaska is preparing for deployment of groundbreaking micro-reactor technology Future capabilities of the nuclear industry to provide energy for electricity, heating, and transportation How Marc Nichol connects with communities, industries, and governments as Director of New Reactor Deployment at the Nuclear Energy Institute

In this episode, we discuss... How Akira Tokuhiro's interest in race car design inspired him to study nuclear engineering Research for the Japanese sodium cooled fast reactor How nuclear energy safety culture and public risk perception compares to other industries Responsibilities of being a director and licensed operator of a university experimental reactor Safety challenges of graphite-moderated nuclear reactors How the nuclear industry united to address the accident at Fukushima Benefits of NuScale Power's small modular reactors (SMR's) Akira's development of a new Bachelor of Technology in Sustainable Energy Systems at Ontario Tech University

In this episode, we discuss... Jackie's collegiate upbringing in North Carolina pursuing International Relations Jackie's transition into nuclear energy studies in graduate school and her Graduate Thesis on "Nuclear Disinheritance" How Jackie gained experience in nuclear at the Stimson Center The development of the Organizational Governance Template for Nuclear Security Jackie's work at Third Way in the Clean Energy Program The newly enacted Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA)