ETEC News & Notes 11/4/2026
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Senator Becky Massey
Tennessee State Senate
District 6
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In person in the UT Outreach Center and online via Zoom.
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In Person (Registration Not Needed)
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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.
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To participate in the meeting via Zoom, register for this and future Friday meetings.
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Thank you to Strata-G for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in November.
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November 13 - Brett Malone, President & CEO, Cherokee Farm Development Corp.
November 20 - ETEC Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors (All members and their guests are welcome to attend.)
November 27 - No meeting in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday
December 4 - 2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration at Hilton Knoxville Airport (A meeting will not be held in the UT Outreach Center on this date. Tickets required.)
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3rd Annual ETEC Pre-Game Power Up Tailgate
THIS SATURDAY, November 7 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM | UTK Zeanah Bldg.
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Join ETEC staff, members, and students at the Zeanah Engineering Complex on the UT Knoxville campus on Saturday, November 7, from 3:00-5:30 pm for the 3rd Annual Pre-Game Power Up tailgate before the Tennessee vs. Kentucky football game. Kickoff is at 6:15 pm.
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The event will feature networking with companies, faculty, and students, along with food, drinks, and an opportunity to learn about UT nuclear engineering student research. Thanks to Kairos Power, Smart Local 5, Spectra Tech, and System One for sponsoring, and to our co-host, the University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering! Click here for details and to register
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ETEC Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
December 4 | 8:00-10:30 AM | Hilton Knoxville Airport
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Join us on December 4 for ETEC's Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration featuring keynote speaker Stuart C. McWhorter, Deputy Governor of TN & Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. The program includes presentation of the Muddy Boot Award and Postma Young Professional Medal, a full breakfast buffet, networking with ETEC members and regional leaders and more.
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Reserve Your Seat Today!
Tickets and tables are available. For event details and registration, click here.
Sponsorship opportunities are sold out. Thank you to our generous supporters!
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Regional & Partner Events
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- November
- SAME – Small Business Conference: Fueling Federal Acquisition | Nov. 4–6 | Charlotte, NC
- ETEC - Pre Game Power Up Tailgate | Nov. 7 | UTK Zeanah Building
- APEX - Doing Business with the Veterans Administration | Nov. 9 | Online
- TVA – Board Host Public Listening Session & Quarterly Meeting | Nov. 10 | Knoxville
- SBA – Veteran's Week: Surplus Property Webinar | Nov. 10 | Virtual
- SBA – Veteran's Week: Small Business Certification Webinar | Nov. 12 | Virtual
- * Knox Tech Council – KTech Pulse: Technology Summit 2026 | Nov. 12 | JTV, Knoxville
- UT Society of Women Engineers - Tomorrow's Engineers Today for 6-12 Graders | Nov. 14 | Zeanah Engineering Complex, Knoxville, TN
- * ADFAC - Bill Wilcox Bow Tie Celebration | Nov. 14 |Oak Ridge Conference Center
- APEX - Strategic Focus in 60 Minutes | Nov. 16 | Oak Ridge Chamber
- * IACMI – Innovation Insights Webinar on Rapid & Sustainable Construction of Data Centers with Composite-Reinforced Concrete | Nov. 16 | Online
- Oak Ridge Chamber – Government Affairs Program: Childcare & Our Workforce: Policy, Partnerships, and Proven Solutions | Nov. 17 | Oak Ridge Chamber
- TAEBC - Opportunities In Energy | Nov. 17 | Crowne Plaza, Knoxville
- ANS - Nuclear 101 Certificate Course | Nov. 15-19 | Phoenix, AZ
- * AMSE - Meet Astronaut Hayley Arceneaux | Nov. 19 | Oak Ridge
- APEX - Doing Business With the Local, State and Federal Government | Nov. 19 | Maryville
- APEX - Choosing the Right CMMC Strategy for Your Business Size, Contracts, and Risk Tolerance | Nov. 19 | Virutal
- TSBDC - QuickBooks Can Do That? | Nov. 20 | Oak Ridge Chamber
- CMOR - All Aboard the Silver Line: A 25th Anniversary Gala | Nov. 20 | Oak Ridg
- December
- * Joint Inst. for Nuclear Physics and Applications - Oak Ridge Annual Nuclear Gathering Event (ORANGE 2026) | Dec. 2 – 4 | UTK Zeanah Engineering Bldg.
- * TNWorks/TN² - Nuclear Reimagined, Middle TN Convening for Nuclear Workforce & Economic Dev. | Dec. 7 | Austin Peay State Univ. (Registration link coming soon)
* New to the List
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Science & Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation, Entrepreneurial & Education News
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Nuclear & Advanced Energy News
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Welcome to our New Members:
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Bearing Risk / Ballast Mutual
Bearing Risk is the program sponsor for Ballast Mutual, a member-owned insurance solution for the nuclear supply chain providing coverage for general liability, pollution liability, professional liability and umbrella overtop all three. The firm’s mission is to offer durable coverage at the lowest possible long-term cost of risk for companies in the nuclear business.
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LDA Engineering
LDA Engineering, an employee-owned civil engineering firm founded in 1982, has a team of principals and technical experts dedicated to meeting client needs through proactive listening and delivering exceptional experiences. With the mission to build STRONGER. HAPPIER. COMMUNITIES. this responsibility is at the core of everything they do, to protect public health, safety, and welfare while developing creative solutions that improve critical infrastructure and quality of life.
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Mathis Strategies Group
MSG offers a range of services including government relations, business development, and organizational improvement. They specialize in strategic networking, leadership training, and executive coaching.
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TN² Updates & Opportunities
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Supply Chain - UT-CIS Services - Nuclear Readiness & More
The UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) offers training, technical assistance, and business support to help Tennessee companies enter or expand in the nuclear supply chain. Services include supplier readiness assessments, government contracting assistance, workforce development, process improvements, and regulatory compliance. Click here to view the flyer.
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Supply Chain - TN Nuclear Supply Chain Opportunities Forum – Recording, Resources:
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In case you missed the Tennessee Nuclear Supply Chain Opportunities Forum, hosted in partnership with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and UT Center for Industrial Services. Watch the recording, and access the presentations and resources.
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Supply Chain - Survey:
Tennessee businesses and manufacturers are encouraged to complete the business interest survey to share their interest, capabilities, qualifications, and potential barriers to participating in the nuclear supply chain. The information will help identify industry capabilities and guide future support programs and connections to procurement opportunities.
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Workforce - 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
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- Roane State Community College:
--HELP WANTED for part-time adjunct faculty and lab assistants for its Nuclear Technology Program for Spring 2027. Opportunities include evening instruction and hands-on lab support. Click here or flyer for details.
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- Roane State Community College:
-- NOW SEEKING a Program Director for its Nuclear Technology Program in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The position offers an opportunity to lead the next generation of nuclear professionals. Applications close November 4, 2026. See the flyer for details.
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- Enrichment Federal Credit Union:
-- SCHOLARSHIP: EFCU is offering the $5,000 Rick Benson Nuclear Futures Scholarship to support students pursuing careers in nuclear innovation. Eligible fields include engineering, nuclear science, nuclear energy, physics, mathematics, computer science, and related STEM disciplines. See the flyer for details.
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Workforce - Survey:
The K-12 Workforce Subcommittee is gathering an inventory of nuclear education and outreach for students in kindergarten through 12th grade across Tennessee. If your organization offers classroom programs, field trips, STEM activities, internships, mentorships, or other K-12 nuclear education and career outreach, please share your work. The information will help identify existing resources, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration across the state. Click here to take the survey
Click here to download the flyer
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Workforce - Now Hiring:
- Centrus - click here to view job listings
- HukariAscendent - click here to view job listings
- Kyoto Fusioneering America's - click here to view job listings
- LIS Technologies - click here to view job listings
- Omega Technical Services - click here to view job listings
- Orano USA - click here to view job listings
- Type One Energy - click here to view job listings
- X-Energy / TRISO-X - click here to view job listings
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Workforce - Key Career-Related Events:
** TNWorks/TN² - Nuclear Reimagined, Middle TN Convening for Nuclear Workforce & Economic Dev. | Dec. 7 | Austin Peay State Univ. (more details coming soon)
- First Robotics - Smoky Mountains Regional | Technology Row Sponsorship & Engagement Opportunities| March 18-19 | Sevierville, TN
** New to List
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