Nuclear Science Week 2025: Exploring Careers in the Nuclear Industry—Beyond Nuclear Engineering

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Galvin Tower, Academic Lecture Hall 1F6-1 10 鶹APP 鶹APP, IL 60616

Discover career opportunities in a growing industry! Nuclear energy is powering the future—and not just for engineers. Whether your background is in physics, chemistry, computer science, business, or the trades, there’s a place for you in this expanding field. Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring speakers from across the nuclear landscape. Learn how your skills can make a difference in the next generation of clean, reliable energy. Students and professionals interested in nuclear careers are encouraged to attend—no nuclear engineering degree required! Network with industry leaders, discover diverse career paths, and explore how your expertise fits into the nuclear future. This event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from noon–4 p.m. in Academic Lecture Hall 1F6-1 in Galvin Tower.

Featured Talks

  • Fusion Startups: How innovators are building the reactors of tomorrow.

  • Established Fission Companies: The backbone of today’s nuclear workforce.

  • The Nuclear Navy: Careers in service and beyond.

Keynote Address

“Meeting the Energy Demands of Data Centers” with Vice Provost for Research and Professor of Physics and Materials Science and Engineering Jeff Terry

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