18 episodes
Fissionary NEI
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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Have you found yourself searching for answers to some of today’s most pressing questions like how to solve the climate crisis and secure our energy independence? Luckily, we have an answer for you—nuclear energy. But don’t just take it from us. Hear from experts, researchers, and influencers (and even a pageant queen!) from a variety of backgrounds as they envision a world powered by clean nuclear energy.
Tune into Fissionary on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen
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Imagining the Year 2050 With Our Nuclear All-Stars!
For Fissionary’s season 2 finale, Mary and Jordan speak with some nuclear power players!
We’re joined again by Dr. J’Tia Hart, along with Kaylee Cunningham (Ms. Nuclear Energy) and Ryan Pickering who are working hard to advocate for a cleaner world powered by nuclear. They discuss the current state of the nuclear industry, the challenges they face when educating others on nuclear, and where they hope to see the world in 2050.
J’Tia Hart: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn
Kaylee Cunningham: Website | TikTok | LinkedIn
Ryan Pickering X (Twitter) | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik -
Growing a Nuclear Legacy With Charles Oppenheimer
From the Manhattan Project to the Oscars—Oppenheimer brought nuclear back into the mainstream.
Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is building a legacy of his own with The Oppenheimer Project. In this episode, Charles reflects on seeing his grandfather portrayed on the big screen, funding a nuclear future, and the importance of distinguishing between nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
Charles Oppenheimer: Website | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik -
To The Moon and Beyond With Trudy Kortes
Will fission be the future of energy on Mars?
Join us for an out-of-this-world conversation with Trudy Kortes, the director of technology demonstrations at NASA, and one of the minds behind the Fission Power Project. In this episode, Mary and Jordan dive into the fascinating ways NASA is harnessing nuclear technology to fuel our missions to the Moon (and Mars!) as well as the importance of listening to your intuition when navigating your career.
Trudy Kortes: Website | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik -
Virtual Reality Meets Nuclear Energy With Derek Kultgen
Grab your headsets and controllers because the future of nuclear operations is here!
Join Mary and Jordan as they discover how nuclear is harnessing the power of virtual reality with their guest, Derek Kultgen from Argonne National Laboratory. Derek shares how his team is using video game technology to revolutionize how we work in the nuclear industry, making operations safer, more efficient, and more accessible.
Argonne National Lab: Website | METAL | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik -
Survivor, STEM, and Nuclear With J'Tia Hart
The worlds of nuclear energy and reality TV collide in this episode with Survivor alum and nuclear engineer, J’Tia Hart!
As Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation at Idaho National Laboratory, J’Tia is paving the way for the future of nuclear energy all while championing diversity and representation in STEM. She shares her unique journey with Mary and Jordan as they chat about energy security and the exciting future of the nuclear industry!
J’Tia Hart: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik -
Radioactive Healing With Dr. Paulien Moyaert
Ready for a dose of nuclear medicine? By using the power of radioactive molecules, doctors are reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment, offering more effective diagnoses and enhanced quality of life for patients.
Paulien Moyaert is a doctor and content creator with more than 160,000 subscribers on YouTube. She joins Jordan and Mary to discuss how nuclear medicine can be used to treat cancer, dementia, and more!
Paulien’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.paulinemoyaert
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
Customer Reviews
Very interesting!
I loved the episode with Zion Lights. I didn’t realize all the ways pop culture has subconsciously taught us to fear nuclear energy. It was eye opening to learn what’s at the root of those fears and misconceptions. Great work!
wow! important work. Great job!
Important topic that is frequently misunderstood. Thanks for making a great podcast that dispels the myths and discusses the importance of this critical power source. Awesomeness!
Pleasantly surprised
I stumbled upon this by accident while
wanting to get educated about nuclear energy with the current state of the world. Very much worth a listen!