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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC issues draft EA/FONSI for Duane Arnold restart
Efforts by NextEra Energy to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant as early as 2029 continue to move forward with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's preliminary environmental assessment and determination that the restart would have no significant environmental impacts.
On Thursday, the NRC posted a draft environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact for the Palo, Iowa, facility; the Federal Register notice was published on Monday. The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing is a cooperating agency on the draft EA, as the DOE is considering providing financial assistance to the restart project.
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|3:15–5:00PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom D
Session Chair:
Uchenna Ezibe (ANS Senior Manager of STEM Programs)
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.
Kyle Hill
Science Educator and YouTuber, @kylehill
Christopher Perfetti
Associate Professor of Nuclear Science Engineering at UNM, YouTuber, @nuclearengineeringlectures
Nick Touran
What is Nuclear, LLC
Jenifer Avellaneda
Risk Analysis Engineer at Westinghouse, Influencer, @NuclearHazelnut
Uchenna Ezibe
ANS Senior Manager of STEM Programs