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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Deep geologic repository progress—2025 Update
Editor's note: This article has was originally published in November 2023. It has been updated with new information as of June 2025.
Outside my office, there is a display case filled with rock samples from all over the world. It contains a disk of translucent, orange salt from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, N.M.; a core of white-and-bronze gneiss from the site of the future deep geologic repository in Eurajoki, Finland; several angular chunks of fine-grained, gray claystone from the underground research laboratory at Bure, France; and a piece of coarse-grained granite from the underground research tunnel in Daejeon, South Korea.
Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control & Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC&HMIT 2025)
Technical Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|10:00–11:45AM CDT|Clark
Session Chair:
Christianna Howard
Alternate Chair:
Pareez Golub
Session Organizer:
Hyun Gook Kang
This panel session features early-career professionals from the nuclear industry sharing their diverse experiences as they embark on their journeys in a rapidly evolving field. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of the challenges faced, including navigating complex technical environments and overcoming workplace barriers amid increasing demands for safety and sustainability. Panelists will highlight significant milestones, such as contributions to advanced reactor designs and improvements in safety protocols, while also discussing the strategies they employed to transform obstacles into opportunities through innovative approaches and creative problem-solving. Both personal and collective accomplishments will be showcased to inspire peers and demonstrate the impact of fresh perspectives in the field. The session aims to foster an open dialogue, encouraging questions and shared insights among participants, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and mentorship in professional growth. By creating a supportive atmosphere, we hope to build connections and mentorship opportunities for future leaders in the nuclear sector. Panelists will include I&C Engineers from a Utility, the Operating Fleet, Advanced Reactor Design, a Digital Platform OEM, and an Architectural and Engineering Firm. Join us to celebrate the resilience and achievements of those shaping the future of the industry, as together we cultivate a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and growth.
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