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ETEC News & Notes                                          6/3/2026

 

FRIDAY MEETING DETAILS

 

Senator Lamar Alexander

Former U.S. Senator and Governor of Tennessee

Presentation & Book Signing

The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump

Beginning at 7:00 a.m., attendees may pick up a ticket for a complimentary copy of Senator Alexander's memoir while supplies last. Senator Alexander will sign copies following the presentation. Limit one copy per person.

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (EDT)

 In person in the UT Outreach Center and online via Zoom.

 

In Person (Registration Not Needed)

This meeting is held in the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge. Guests of our members are welcome. Find more information about our Friday morning meetings here.

 

Virtual Attendees (Please Register)
*Click here to register for the online meetings.*

To participate in the meeting via Zoom, register for this and future Friday meetings.

 

Meeting Sponsor

Thank you to AtkinsRéalis for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in June.

 

Next Meetings

June 12 - Dave Ross, Bechtel Project Manager, Clinch River Small Modular Reactor

June 19 - Jeff Kendall, President, AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear 

June 26 - Featured Friday with the Board of Directors (All members & their guests are welcome to attend)

 

 

NOW Conference Updates

Hotel Blocks & Airfare Discounts

August 4-5, 2026 | Knoxville Convention Center

ETEC’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is an annual event focused on all aspects of the nuclear ecosystem

 

Planning your trip to NOW? Discounted hotel rates are available at select downtown Knoxville hotels, and Southwest Airlines is offering discounted fares for attendees. Hotel block deadlines begin July 3, so make your travel plans early. Visit the Travel & Lodging page for booking details and reservation links.

 

REGISTER in Advance. Rates increase after July 21.

 
 

 

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TN² Updates & Opportunities

 

The Tennessee Nuclear Network [TN²], powered by ETEC, continues to advance Tennessee’s nuclear future by connecting industry, government, academia, & community partners through workforce, advocacy, and public engagement initiatives. Learn more about TN².

Engage: 

- Oak Ridge High School’s new nuclear and clean energy class is seeking industry support through guest speakers, tours, mentorships, and internships. Contact Kathy Foust.

- Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) K-2 Nuclear Energy Classroom Visits is  seeking industry volunteers in Oak Ridge and Memphis. Contact Stephanie Zeiger.

- Roane State Community College needs adjunct professors to administer labs for the Nuclear Technician Program in the fall. Contact Joe Stainback. 

 

Now Hiring:

- LIS Technologies - click here to view job listings

 

Find TN²

- On the TN² LinkedIn page: Follow, tag, like, comment & repost

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our New Members:

 

Boys & Girls Club of Anderson County

 

Boys & Girls Club of Anderson County is a trusted nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Serving children and teens throughout Anderson County, our Clubs provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment during critical out‑of‑school hours.
They currently operate five Club locations, offering high‑quality programs focused on academic success, character and leadership development, and healthy lifestyles.

 

Fusion Enterprises

 

Fusion Enterprises provides the strategic foundation for a portfolio of nuclear-focused companies dedicated to safe, reliable, and efficient nuclear power generation. Aligning proven organizations, technical expertise, and operational discipline they serve utilities and the broader nuclear industry across the full plant lifecycle.

Their companies bring decades of performance in safety-critical commercial nuclear environments — delivering precision solutions in engineering, systems innovation, advanced manufacturing, and certified containment. They also provide MRO, refurbishment, and certification services that extend equipment life, restore critical components to service-ready condition, and reduce long-lead procurement risk.

 

Stanley Consultants

 

For more than 80 years, Stanley Consultants has served U.S. federal military and civilian government agencies in support of military realignments, contingency operations, disaster and post-war reconstruction and humanitarian efforts. Providing trusted support around the world, they serve as an extension of the U.S. federal government. Work includes engagements with the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including FEMA, U.S. General Services Administration, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, U.S. Geological Services and Bureau of Indian Affairs. 

 

WEEKLY WISDOM

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the
change it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

 

Maya Angelou, American Memoirist & Poet

 

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