Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

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Ep 133: James Duderstadt, University of Michigan Mar 05, 2019

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James Duderstadt's beginnings in science and academia and his journey through the nuclear industry
James' work on Project Rover, an American project to develop a nuclear thermal rocket
Why James believes nuclear energy is a viable answer to reversing climate change
How the University of Michigan played a crucial role in the creation of the Internet and pioneered the Hathi Trust digital library project
How regulated markets have driven up the price of building nuclear plants in the United States
Why big companies aren't investing in higher education anymore
The incredible benefits Artificial Intelligence could mean for nuclear and the obstacles James believes AI must first overcome

Ep 132: Steven Freel, Studsvik Scandpower Mar 01, 2019

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How Steven Freel began work in the nuclear industry building nuclear control room simulators
Steven's path through the nuclear industry, including his time at startup companies like Singer Link (now GSE Systems)
How Steven's unconventional approach to leadership helped spotlight him for CEO of Studsvik Scandpower
Ways in which Studsvik Scandpower is changing how fuel is chosen and managed at power plants
The divisions of Studsvik and ways in which the company's new software technologies are making power plants more efficient
Steven's vision for the future of nuclear and what it will take to change public perception

Ep 131: Joshua Goldstein, A Bright Future Feb 22, 2019

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Joshua Goldstein's background as an environmentalist and politician
Sweden's successful build-up of nuclear power and lessons learned from Germany's build-up of renewable power
How to normalize nuclear energy by educating the public on its risks and benefits
Future global energy demand and the necessity of nuclear energy
Promotion of global decarbonization with a nuclear power backbone
Impacts of marketing in developing public perceptions of different energy sources
Creating a smarter economy to solve climate change
Goals of the Nuclear Energy Modernization Act for future reactor licensing

Ep 130: Eddie Guerra, Arup Feb 15, 2019

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The renewed enthusiasm by vendors and contractors for nuclear power in the Americas
Why public perception needs to improve to make nuclear power a viable option in some areas
Advancements in structural analysis techniques allow for more robust plant designs
How younger engineers and Puerto Ricans are impacting the nuclear industry in a positive way
Why United States nuclear industry leaders are relied upon to advance nuclear interests worldwide
How SMRs offer opportunities to advance nuclear power generation in the U.S. and worldwide
How SMR design allows for core cooling without reliance on external power sources
Ways in which Puerto Rico could implement SMRs to meet their energy needs

Ep 129: Rex Geveden, BWX Technologies Feb 08, 2019

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Ep 128: Susan Eisenhower, The Eisenhower Group Feb 01, 2019

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Susan Eisenhower on growing up as the granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower
The origins of her fascination with US-Soviet relations
How her career began in corporate strategic marketing and took her to arms control and nuclear energy
The Megatons to Megawatts Program
The benefits of a cross-disciplinary approach to problem-solving
How nuclear energy makes the world not just cleaner, but safer
Why policymakers need a better strategy for international relations, for nuclear energy, and for climate change
What it will take to make headway on climate change

Ep 127: Philip Sharp, United States House of Representatives Jan 25, 2019

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Ep 126: Stephen Burns, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jan 18, 2019

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Lessons learned from the Three-Mile Island accident
The importance of information sharing among the nuclear industry to increase safety
Refocusing of priorities regarding the NRC's regulatory responsibilities
Post 9/11 refocusing on safety and robust engineering
Implementing lessons learned from the Fukushima accident
Functions of the NRC and reactions to recent events
Collaboration among countries and joint research projects are beneficial to the nuclear industry
Prospects for the future of the nuclear industry

BONUS Episode: Season Farewell Nov 26, 2018

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Ep. 125 - Mark Lewis, Tri Alpha Energy Nov 22, 2018

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In this episode we discuss...

Mark Lewis' career trajectory in finance and energy as Head of Global Business Development at General Electric and Chief Business Officer at Tri Alpha Energy
Mark Lewis' work acquiring Amersham, Silex, and Hitachi Nuclear Energy for General Electric
How Tri Alpha Energy radiation-free fuel path uses hydrogen and boron for nuclear fusion
Nuclear fusion efforts to provide a large firm load of carbon-free and radiation-free energy
Driven by natural disasters, the focus on micro grids and the need for grid resiliency and lower carbon energy
Tri Alpha Energy's use of plasma physics and accelerator physics to stabilize plasma in nuclear fusion
How terrestrial fusion and plasma physics can be used to provide carbon-free energy
How to finance a lower carbon economy with wind, solar, and nuclear power