School of Nuclear Engineering, DOE host Millennial Nuclear Caucus

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering students are hosting a Millennial Nuclear Caucus in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy.

With millennials in a unique position to shape the future of the nuclear field, members of the U.S. Department of Energy, along with nuclear industry leaders from Exelon Nuclear, NuScale Power and Clearpath Foundation, will discuss the state of nuclear energy and potential future developments.

The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday (March 22) in Room 224 of the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall. It is free and open to the public.

“The millennial generation is going to be our next generation of leadership. Ensuring that they are well informed about the facts on nuclear technology is essential,” said Suzanne Jaworowski, Office of Nuclear Energy senior adviser in the U.S. Department of Energy.

Nuclear power provides 60 percent of the carbon-free energy for the United States and is essential to medical diagnostics and treatment, food safety, and space exploration.

The development of nuclear technology and energy is rapidly increasing with or without the U.S. involvement. Jaworowski said this is the reason for discussion and information.

“Our young people need to know the facts about nuclear to make up their minds about nuclear,” she added.

The conversation will be broadcast live on the School of Nuclear Engineering Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PurdueNuclear).

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Writer: Brian L. Huchel, 765-494-2084, bhuchel@purdue.edu

Source: Shawn Dildine, 765-496-2133, sadildin@purdue.edu

Note to Journalists: Suzanne Jaworowski will be available for media questions immediately following the event.