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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Recent surveys confirm high levels of U.S. nuclear support
Surveys have consistently indicated that public support in the United States for the use of nuclear energy has been increasing in recent years. Four recent surveys continue to suggest that near-record-high numbers of Americans support nuclear energy. However, the survey results differ—sometimes widely—in the details of their findings.
Plenary Session
Friday, April 9, 2021|9:45–10:50AM EDT
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi (NC State Univ.)
Session Producers:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
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You are invited to an exciting plenary session at the annual Virtual ANS Student Conference 2021 (April 9, 2021) as we EMPOWER the young generation with nuclear science and technology. Join us to hear more student opportunities in the nuclear industry from careers, scholarships, and grants point of view. Hear from panelists coming from national labs, venture capitals, industry, and more.
WELCOME INTRODUCTION BY:
Craig H. Piercy ANS Executive Director/CEO
Plenary Speakers:
Leslie DewanFounder,Criticality Capital
Jonathan CoburnSenior Researcher,Sandia National Laboratories
John WagnerDirector,Idaho National Laboratory
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