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Stanford EE

Special Speaker Series on the Future of Nuclear Energy

Summary
Nuclear Speaker Series
Dan Poneman (Former CEO of Centrus; Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy) and Steve Comello (Sr VP, Energy Futures Initiative (EFI)
Bishop Auditorium
Nov
1
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Series Overview: Nuclear energy once held the promise of revolutionizing our energy landscape with unmatched efficiency and reliability. However, rising costs and technological challenges have stalled its progress. In this series, we will explore how to overcome these obstacles and unlock nuclear power?s true potential as a clean, scalable energy solution. What will it take for nuclear energy to triple its capacity in the next 25 years to meet our net-zero climate goals? From cutting-edge reactor designs to policy reforms and workforce revitalization, you?ll gain valuable insights into the innovations and strategies required to turn this vision into reality.

The series will be led by two distinguished experts:

* Steven Chu - Nobel Laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Obama. As a Stanford professor, Dr. Chu has made groundbreaking contributions in physics, energy science, and engineering. He initiated several major programs, including ARPA-E, and played a key role in helping stop the BP oil spill.

* Matt Rogers - Board Member of Exeron, Operating Partner at Ajax Strategies, and Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey & Company. With decades of experience in energy and sustainability, Matt has helped shape global energy policies and co-authored Resource Revolution. He also served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Energy during the implementation of the $35 billion Recovery Act.