In this episode, we discuss...

• Mara Levy's personal journey through the nuclear industry and her day-to-day at Exelon
• The impact of hands-on education for nuclear engineering students
• What the new fuel receipt process looks like in preparation for a nuclear refueling outage
• Roles and responsibilities of an on-site reactor engineer
• Why power descents at nuclear plants are needed and how they are coordinated
• Stakeholders involved in power maneuver planning
• Outreach efforts of North American Young Generation in Nuclear
• Public education efforts of Generation Nation

In this episode, we discuss...

• How Michael Gallagher entered the power generation industry
• The different management roles at a nuclear power plant
• The differences between boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors
• Methods for controlling radiation and shaping power in a boiling water reactor
• The effects of fuel design and core efficiency on nuclear fuel consumption
• Requirements for a nuclear power plant renewal license application
• Federal limitations on the life cycle of a nuclear power plant
• Global impacts of affordable and reliable energy sources

In this episode we discuss...

• Marilyn Kray's personal journey through the nuclear industry
• How different engineering disciplines collaborate to make a nuclear plant operate
• The role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the design and construction of nuclear power plants
• How the culture between utilities and regulators in the nuclear industry has evolved over time
• What it takes to prepare and execute a nuclear plant refueling outage plan
• Licensing options for existing and newly designed nuclear plants during design, construction, and operation
• How traditional utilities and investors are getting involved with new nuclear technology
• Education efforts supported and funded by the American Nuclear Society

In this episode we discuss...

• An overview of Exelon Generation’s developmental history and successful expansion across the US
• A glimpse into Hanson’s upbringing throughout his childhood and academic pursuits in nuclear engineering in Madison, Wisconsin
• Hanson’s experiences in his first position as a nuclear engineer with the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, and his professional climb towards his current position as Chief Nuclear Officer
• Hanson’s optimism for educating public opinion on the science of nuclear engineering and it’s minimal effects on the environment
• The development of worldwide standards of excellence in nuclear engineering thanks to the US Nuclear Fleet, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators, and the World Association of Nuclear Operators
• Hanson’s leadership strategy as Chief Nuclear Officer at Exelon Generation, as well as new initiatives for the future of nuclear engineering

In this episode we discuss...

• Why nuclear power was important to building South Korea's economy 
• How standardizing nuclear reactor development led to the success of the OPR and APR-1400 reactors
• Why South Korea’s partnership with ABB-Combustion Engineering has been so successful
• How South Korea is helping the United Arab Emirates develop their own nuclear power plan
• Why uniting utilities under one umbrella might be the best way to cut costs in the nuclear power industry
• How South Korea is helping Kenya develop into a medium-level industrialized nation by 2030

In this episode we discuss...

• Gerry’s research and involvement in tissue banking and molecular pathology during the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
• The studies and effects of thyroid cancer based on age, environment, and adequate research & evidence
• Being a pro-nuclear scientist in the scientific community
• The common misconceptions about nuclear energy and it's risk factors
• Gerry’s involvement in the Chernobyl Tissue Bank and how that research paved the way for the work of the Imperial Tissue Bank today
• How the Imperial Tissue Bank’s epidemiology studies can be used to effectively change policy on nuclear energy

In this episode we discuss...

• Michael Reichenberger’s entrance into the nuclear industry as a mechanical engineer
• How fission detectors measure neutrons in nuclear reactors
• The design, development, and deployment of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors in a test reactor
• Advantages of the Advanced Test Reactor for nuclear fuels and materials testing
• Benefits of real-time sensors in test reactors and how they impact development of commercial reactors
• The potential value of real-time sensors in the operation of advanced reactor designs

In this episode we discuss...

• Neal’s role at the Nuclear Energy Institute and what nuclear energy has to offer to society
• The importance of having advocates for nuclear energy that communicate the benefits of nuclear energy
• How to overcome the general public’s concerns about nuclear power through education
• New technologies being used in old power plants to improve efficiency, production, and safety
• The economics of exporting nuclear power and why the United States wants to lead this movement
• The importance of established nuclear energy as a base load power source to support renewable energy
• How early education about nuclear power can influence public perception about the industry and its technology
• A call to action for cooperation between generations to work towards a future without global warming through the use of nuclear technologies

In this episode we discuss...

• Technical challenges of scaling up high temperature nuclear power plant designs
• The relationship between nuclear power generation efficiency and reaction temperature
• The effects of oxidation and carbonization on turbine blades in different nuclear reactors
• How nuclear reactor designs plan for long-term material degradation in critical components
• Modern methods of analyzing effects of radiation on metal alloys
• How the impacts of neutrons on metal lattice structures drive material design
• Performance criteria for critical components of nuclear plant materials
• How today’s nuclear industry is reinvesting in nuclear-related education and research

In this episode we discuss...

• Why water is the best coolant in any reactor
• Why molten salt reactors (MSRs) are a safeguard’s nightmare
• How molten salt reactors differ from lightwater reactors
• Why the Experimental Breeder Reactor II would be the best fuel reprocessing solution
• How nuclear energy can stop climate change in its tracks
• Why the mass production of nuclear reactors is the only way to solve China’s energy demands