ETEC News & Notes 5/27/2026
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Senior Vice President
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Chief Information Officer
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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 HII Nuclear for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in May.
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June 5 - Lamar Alexander, Former U.S. Senator & Tennessee Governor - presentation & book signing *The first 125 meeting attendees will receive a free copy of the Senator's book: The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump*
June 12 - Ahmet Tokpinar, Principal Vice President & General Manager Nuclear Power,
Bechtel
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)
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NOW Conference Updates
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, bringing together stakeholders from across industry, government, research, academia, and the next generation of the workforce to connect, collaborate, and advance what’s next.
REGISTER in Advance. Rates increase after July 21.
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Regional Partner Events: May - July
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- APEX: Navigating the Navy's SBIR and STTR Funding Programs (5/28/26)
- TVC: 2026 National Summit, Chattanooga, TN (5/28-5/29/26)
- * Oak Ridge Chamber: Ask The Experts: Hidden Challenges AI Brings to Your People Development System (6/4/2026)
- City of Knoxville: 17th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast, Knoxville Coliseum, (6/4/26)
- Flatwater Tales: 10th Anniversary Storytelling Festival, Oak Ridge Conf. Ctr. (6/5-6/6/26)
- APEX: Doing Business With the Local, State and Federal Government (6/5/26)
- Solomon IT: 2nd Annual Orange Hat Tech Summit-AI in Business, Knoxville (6/12/26)
- FIA: Fusion Supply Chain Trade Show, Santa Fe, New Mexico (6/23-24/26)
- APEX: Doing Business with TVA (6/24/26)
- Tennessee Chamber: Infrastructure Summit, Franklin, TN (7/14/26)
- TVC: Virtual Summit Series Weekly Webinars (7/16-8/31/26)
*New to the List
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Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation & Tech Transfer 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
- On ANS Nuclear Newswire: ORAU's Pathways to Trades Article
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Welcome to our New Members:
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Abelquist Consulting, LLC
Abelquist Consulting is a premier provider of decommissioning health physics, MARSSIM/compliance survey design, research, and strategic planning services. Led by Dr. Eric Abelquist, a Certified Health Physicist with a PhD in nuclear engineering, and former Chief Technology Officer providing technology solutions in support of UCOR's cleanup mission, clients benefit from decades of industry leadership and pioneering expertise on each project. Dr. Abelquist is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the most rigorous standards in nuclear decommissioning.
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Lewis Group Architects
Founded in 1982 by Jerry W. Lewis, AIA on the principles of honesty, integrity, and exemplary service for their clients, Lewis Group Architects is a professional corporation that has become the Firm of Choice – the firm that clients have chosen again and again for comprehensive and distinctive design services. For more than 40 years, LGA has continued to emphasize the values of quality design and unparalleled service tailored to each client’s needs.
With a staff of over 20 creative and talented professionals, LGA offers a wide variety of design services including Architecture, Master Planning, Interior Architecture, and Interior Design.
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RMS Energy Co, LLC
RMS Energy is a leading provider of comprehensive, safety-first power solutions across the electrical grid. Technical expertise, commitment to safety, and dedication to transparent communication make them the trusted partner for organizations navigating dynamic energy needs. With extensive experience in generation, transmission, and distribution solutions — including specialized expertise in isolated phase bus duct systems — they bring deep technical knowledge to solve complex energy challenges. Their Knoxville presence has grown over the past seven years, leading to opening a new North Knoxville office last year. RMS Energy maintains a strategic network of locations across North America, combining physical presence in the U.S. with virtual capabilities throughout Canada.
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— Immanuel Kant, 18th-century German philosopher
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