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Energy Options: Nuclear (Part 4)

Thursday, November 01, 2007
Image of control room at Dresden nuclear plant.

Part 2 - Nuclear Power and Jobs

In the fourth and final part of this series about nuclear's future as an energy source in the U.S., Chicago bureau chief Diane Eastabrook looks at efforts to attract workers to the nuclear industry.

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External Links/Articles*

  • American Nuclear Society (ANS)
    The ANS is a professional society serving the nuclear industry. The organization includes student groups, like the one at Purdue University that Diane Eastabrook mentions in her report. The website offers employment information, publications, and more.
  • GE Energy
    GE Energy, a unit of General Electric, has a nuclear division. The president and CEO of GE Nuclear, Andrew White, is interviewed in Diane Eastabrook's report. This links to the "Careers" section of the GE Energy website.
  • Linn State Technical College
    Linn State, located in Missouri, offers technical degrees in nuclear technology. As Diane Eastabrook mentions in her report, the college's nuclear program is supported by Exelon Corporation and other employers involved in nuclear energy production and/or research.
  • Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
    NEI is a policy organization representing the nuclear technologies industry. This links to the "Resources & Stats" section of the NEI website.
  • Purdue University
    This links to information about Purdue University's School of Nuclear Engineering, which is profiled in Diane Eastabrook's report.
  • The Shaw Group
    The Shaw Group is a "diverse engineering, construction, technology, fabrication, environmental and industrial services organization." The president of the company's nuclear division, Dave Barry, is interviewed in Diane Eastabrook's report. This links to information about The Shaw Group's nuclear services.
  • U.S. Department of Labor
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics offers information about various careers. This links to facts about "Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers."

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