ETEC News & Notes 6/10/2026
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Project Manager
Tennessee Valley Authority's
Clinch River Small Modular Reactor (SMR)
Bechtel
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INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION VISITING ETEC THIS FRIDAY
A delegation from Latin America & the Caribbean will be visiting ETEC this Friday. Please arrive a few minutes early to welcome our guests and
connect before the meeting begins.
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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 AtkinsRéalis for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in June.
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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)
July 3 - No ETEC meeting in honor of Independence Day
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ETEC Event:
Industry Capability Showcase – Engineering & Architecture
June 30, 3026 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | UT Outreach Center
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Join us for an event where ETEC member companies in the engineering and architecture industries will showcase their services and capabilities at an event designed for learning and connecting. The event will feature 18 companies with 7-minute presentations, exhibit tables, networking, refreshments, and a prize giveaway. Attendance is free and all are welcome.
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NOW Conference Updates
Want More Fusion Around NOW?
August 4-5, 2026 | Knoxville Convention Center
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ETEC’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is an annual event focused on all aspects of the nuclear ecosystem
Interested in Fusion Safety & Regulation?
Consider coming to Knoxville a few days early for the Clean Air Task Force Fusion Safety & Regulation Training Course, taking place July 29-31.
Co-hosted by the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the course will explore key topics related to fusion safety, regulation, and deployment, with an optional Oak Ridge National Laboratory tour day on Monday, August 3.
Learn more and register here.
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ETEC & Partner Events: June - August
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- Solomon IT: 2nd Annual Orange Hat Tech Summit-AI in Business, Knoxville (6/12/26)
- * NRC: Developing Advanced Reactor Technology, hybrid workshop (6/15/26)
- * ORCCr: Government Affairs Program with Josh Brown, State of Tennessee Business Address, Tennessee Chamber, at Oak Ridge Chamber (6/16/26)
- FIA: Fusion Supply Chain Trade Show, Santa Fe, New Mexico (6/23-24/26)
- APEX: Doing Business with TVA (6/24/26)
- * ETEC's Industry Capability Showcase: Engineering & Architecture (6/30/26)
- Tennessee Chamber: Infrastructure Summit, Franklin, TN (7/14/26)
- TVC: Virtual Summit Series Weekly Webinars (7/16-8/31/26)
- * Clean Air Task Force: Fusion Safety & Regulation Course, Knoxville (7/29-8/3/26)
- * ETEC's NOW Conference (8/4-8/5/26)
*New to the List
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Science & Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation & Tech Transfer News
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Nuclear & Advanced Energy News
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TN² Updates & Opportunities
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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.
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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
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Welcome to our New Members:
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CEIS Government
CEIS Government, a leader in National Security and Defense Programs support. With over 20 years supporting DOE and National Laboratories Programs, CEIS' continues with Mission focused support for National and Border Security, IT, and Facilities and Construction.
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PCI Promatec
As a full-service turnkey contractor, PCI Promatec has a level of experience unequaled in the industry. With roots going back to the beginning of the nuclear passive fire protection industry in the mid-70’s, they have served the needs of the nuclear passive fire protection industry for more than forty years, and their products can be found in over 30 facilities worldwide. Their line of passive fire protection products includes proprietary penetration seal systems qualified under some of the most rigid industry standards for fire, flood, pressure, and radiation resistance. They offer a full line of our their specially-blended penetration sealants.
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Volan Media
Volan Media is an award-winning video production, animation, and advertising agency with over 15 years of experience helping organizations, institutions, and brands develop high-impact content and strategy.
They specialize in a full range of advertising services including video production, content marketing, 2D/3D animation and rendering, digital marketing, demo and explainer videos, case studies, and more. Their work spans a diverse client base, from emerging tech companies to large, established organizations, across a wide range of industries and project types, earning a dozen+ ADDY Awards for their work. Based in Oak Ridge, TN, they serve clients across the greater Knoxville area and nationally.
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— Pat Summitt, the legendary University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach
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