Connect the Dots: Industry to Advocacy

In this episode of Naked Nuclear, Danielle sits down with Steve Rea, the 2024 recipient of the American Nuclear Society Landis Public Communication and Education Award. Steve, a 30-year nuclear industry veteran, discusses his transition to public education and nuclear advocacy in North Carolina. From his beginnings in nuclear chemistry in high school to forming the Nuclear Advisory Council, Steve shares insights on the role of diverse energy sources and the importance of communicating nuclear technology's safety and benefits to various stakeholders. Tune in to learn how Steve connects industry knowledge with public education to shape the future of nuclear energy. 00:00 Connecting the Dots: Introduction to Steve Rea 00:35 Steve Rea's Journey in the Nuclear Industry 01:24 Nuclear Advocacy and Public Education 02:01 Steve's Early Interest in Nuclear Energy 04:59 The Formation of the Nuclear Advisory Council 10:02 Public Perception and Nuclear Technology 14:47 Diverse Energy Sources and Nuclear's Role 18:15 Legislation and Policy in Nuclear Energy 21:08 Workforce Development in Nuclear Energy 26:17 Rapid-Fire Questions with Steve Rea 29:06 Conclusion and Future Episodes Some of the companies listed in this episode:  Duke Energy Heyward Inc Siemens Water Technology  GE Hitachi  Kairos Power Terrestrial Energy BWXT Nucor  NC State Nuclear Engineering Program Cape Fear Community College