From Curiosity to Career: Inspiring the Next Generation of Nuclear Talent

Wednesday, September 10|3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Educational Session|Workforce Development

As the nuclear industry plays a critical role in meeting future energy demands, cultivating the next generation of nuclear workforce has never been more urgent. Yet attracting young and emerging talent requires more than traditional outreach. It calls for a deliberate strategy to spark early interest, nurture curiosity, and guide talent toward meaningful careers within the nuclear workforce. This session will explore how industry, education, and community partners can collaborate to inspire, engage, and retain talent on the path from initial exposure to cultivating interest to obtaining long-term careers in nuclear.


Moderator

Niko Davis

Senior Manager

Strategic and Member Communications


Panelists

Steven Biegalski

Chair of the Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Program

Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech

Ryan Pickering

Former solar backer, Moved into advocacy side in nuclear

Matthew Rios

NARO

Kellea Hogan

Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Framatome