In a world where social media shapes public perception, policy, and everything in between, how can the nuclear community effectively engage young audiences and foster nuclear literacy? This panel brings together top nuclear educators to share their insights, strategies, and best practices for communicating nuclear science in an engaging and accessible way. From breaking down complex topics into viral-friendly content, to handling misinformation and building trust online, our panelists will discuss what works—and what doesn’t—when reaching the digital generation. Whether you're a scientist, educator, or advocate, join us for a dynamic conversation on how to make nuclear science trend for all the right reasons.

Panelists

  • MODERATOR: Uchenna Ezibe (ANS Senior Manager of STEM Programs)
  • Robert Hayes (Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering at NCSU, TikToker, @nuclearsciencelover)
  • Kyle Hill (Science Educator and YouTuber, @kylehill)
  • Christopher Perfetti (Associate Professor of Nuclear Science Engineering at UNM, YouTuber, @nuclearengineeringlectures)
  • Nick Touran (Nuclear Engineer, Founder of WhatIsNuclear.com)
  • Jenifer Avellaneda (Risk Analysis Engineer at Westinghouse, Influencer, @NuclearHazelnut)

Discussion

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