We begin the next phase of The STEM Brothers podcast journey with a look at nuclear energy. This is an often misunderstood and overlooked area of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Not only is nuclear power still a major source of energy for nations around the world, but the science behind nuclear energy is being applied to a variety fields from medicine to insect control. In this episode we are joined by nuclear engineer and National GEM Consortium Fellow, Luis Ocampo, who gives us an inside perspective into the field of nuclear energy. We get Luis’s take on common misconceptions about working at a nuclear power plant, as well as his on personal journey through this fascinating STEM field.

Learn more about the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor here:  http://www.rsec.psu.edu/

Common Nuclear Energy FAQ’s: https://www.nei.org/Knowledge-Center/FAQ-About-Nuclear-Energy

Nuclear Energy Institute: https://www.nei.org/

Department of Energy National Labs: https://energy.gov/national-laboratories

Westinghouse Electric Company (supplier of technology and equipment used in nuclear energy applications): http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/

Learn more about graduate degree opportunities through the GEM Fellowship Program: http://www.gemfellowship.org/students/gem-fellowship-program/

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