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Mark Peters: Building on a strong foundation
Summer at the American Nuclear Society carries with it a sense of renewed momentum as the incoming president takes office and starts making plans for the year ahead. This has been particularly true in the last few years, as nuclear energy moves into a new era marked by broader public interest, stronger policy support, and a growing sense of possibility across the field. Mark Peters, the Society’s 72nd president, shares that optimism—and he is focused on turning it into results.
November 16, 2021|7:30–9:00PM (8:30–10:00PM EST)
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Peter Bruce Lyons (1943-2021) was a larger-than life contributor to many aspects of the nuclear energy landscape. His career touched Los Alamos National Laboratory, the US Senate staff, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, and the American Nuclear Society. The Trinity Local Section brought together representatives of those various phases of Pete’s technical life to offer a professional tribute to his many technical contributions and accomplishments.
