Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

1) Ryan’s studies of political science and renewable engineering, and how he overcame his skepticism of nuclear energy and turned into a nuclear energy advocate 2) How Ryan went from listening to Titans of Nuclear to attending rallies in support of saving nuclear power plants 3) Ryan’s impressive contributions to the nuclear energy movement, building relationships, and a quick dive into some Diablo Canyon history 4) What it’s like to be a nuclear advocate and how to become one, as well as a call to grow and elevate the nuclear movement

1) Nolan’s upbringing in a “small town in Texas,” where he got his Ph.D., and how it led him to several of the passion projects of his career 2) His current work, as well as his recent retirement, and how he may still contribute to the nuclear industry as a Professor Emeritus 3) What Nolan thinks is the most significant discovery in nuclear technology over the course of his career, as well as how it has impacted the industry 4) What advice Nolan would give to someone starting out in the nuclear industry based on his experience and perspective

1) Dan’s journey around the world learning, researching, and eventually teaching 2) The various subjects Dan has taught and a little bit about them, whether it be reactor physics and theory, reactor engineering, or experimental reactor physics 3) How Dan’s background led him to space propulsion systems and a deep dive into his current work in the area 4) How Dan believes the “flying nuclear reactor” that brings students into his lab might come to fruition or develop in the coming years

1) Sharmistha’s moves around the globe, her decision to join a Ph.D. program, and her early work with scintillators 2) The role of radiation monitoring in advanced nuclear technologies 3) Sharmistha’s “dream job” at Georgia Tech and her work with Research & Development 4) A deep dive into the fascinating aspects of neutrons, as well as how Sharmistha’s role marries the sciences and humanities together

1) Five-year-old Anna’s memories of picking up newspaper clippings about Chernobyl and how this translated into a career in nuclear 2) How Anna ended up at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the important work she has conducted there thus far 3) A discussion of the next generation of nuclear engineers 4) Anna paints a picture for the future of nuclear energy and engineering

1) Michl’s upbringing in Austria and the physics course which allowed his interests in science, astronomy, labs, and optics to bloom 2) A quick dive into the origins of fusion - Early labs to the creation of TAE 3) Taking a turn into the technical with a discussion of TAE’s focuses and technology 4) TAE’s current projects and what the regulatory path could look like for fusion in the future

1) Senator Cramer’s background - How he originally sparked his interested in politics and public service 2) North Dakota’s diverse energy mix and how it informs Senator Cramer’s work in the U.S. Senate 3) Senator Cramer’s work in the Environment and Public Works Committee and its oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 4) How we can improve America's global leadership in nuclear energy, as well as how we could support energy security and geopolitical issues abroad

1) Nils’ incredibly interesting background in nuclear and his journey to becoming a prominent figure in the nuclear space 2) What Nils believes is the best model for nuclear regulation and the characteristics this entails 3) Nils’ time at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and some of the highlights and challenges of his career 4) The challenges Nils believes we need to overcome in order to have the nuclear energy industry live up to its full potential  

1) Josh Mesner joins us for the Episode 400 special, as he and Bret discuss Josh’s background and beginning at Last Energy - From H.R. to Operations 2) How a young Last Energy first started hiring and onboarding new employees who were already thriving in their existing field 3) Josh’s work with the internal efficiencies of Last Energy and the various projects this work led him to take part in 4) Overcoming challenges in the interest of a mission you believe in and strive for

1) How Bhavya sparked her interests in science and nuclear engineering, as well as traveling around to see power plants in India as a child 2) A deep dive into the types of technologies Bhavya and NASA are using in addition to radioisotope power systems and other power systems 3) The challenges Bhavya foresees having to overcome in terms of relying more on nuclear technology to achieve NASA’s goals in space 4) The regulatory and international cooperation landscapes for nuclear technology in space