Virtual Reality Meets Nuclear Energy With Derek Kultgen

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

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

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 | LinkedInVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

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 | LinkedInVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

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 | LinkedInVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

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.paulinemoyaertVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

Cryptocurrencies and AI are becoming a larger part of our everyday lives, but how are we going to power this rapidly growing demand for digital energy? Tom Mapes is the founder of Digital Energy Council, the first member association focused solely on digital energy. He joins Mary and Jordan to explore the intersection of technology, energy and innovation, and uncover how nuclear energy is the perfect solution to fuel this digital revolution.Tom Mapes: LinkedInDigital Energy Council: digitalenergycouncil.orgVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

Energy is life, and as demand for it surges, so does the urgency for more investment into reliable clean energy solutions. But what will it take and is the world ready for it? Well-known (and anonymous) Substack economic and energy writer Doomberg is ready to ruffle a few feathers and address this question head on. If you can believe it, they cover everything from nuclear energy to chicken wings.Doomberg: Substack | TwitterVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

Join Jordan and Mary as they embark on an electrifying new season of Fissionary. From powering space exploration to transforming medicine, nuclear energy continues to push boundaries and stay on the cutting edge. Get ready to take a closer look at some of the ways nuclear technology is changing our world. Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

COP is one of the biggest events of the year for tackling climate issues—and some have been referring to COP28 as the “nuclear COP,” with more and more nations looking to next-generation nuclear technology as a solution. Jackie Toth is live from Dubai to discuss everything she’s seen at COP28. She works as the deputy director at Good Energy Collective, an organization that advocates for policies that support nuclear energy.To learn more about Good Energy Collective visit: https://www.goodenergycollective.org/Good Energy Collective: Instagram | Linkedin | X | ThreadsMusic used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik