ETEC News & Notes 9/23/2026
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Featured Friday with the ETEC Board
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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 Paschal Solutions for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in September.
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October 2 - Lt. Governor Randy McNally Celebration, Program & Reception, In- Person Only, at ORAU's Pollard Center (Program: 7:30-8:30am | Reception: 8:30-10:00am)
October 9 - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann U.S Representative (TN-03)
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CROSSROADS + SPARK | What's Next in Innovation
Registration Open
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You're invited to join the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce & ETEC on Tuesday, October 13, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) as we welcome the newest cohorts of ORNL’s Innovation Crossroads and UT’s SPARK Accelerator for an evening featuring networking, presentations, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres.
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Meet the entrepreneurs, learn about the technologies and companies they’re developing, and make connections that can help these startups launch, grow, and thrive in East Tennessee. Click here for details and to register.
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ETEC Pre-Game Power Up
Sponsorships Available
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ETEC and the University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering are teaming up again for the 3rd annual
Pre-Game Power Up Tailgate!
Save the afternoon of Saturday, November 7, before the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium.
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Join ETEC members, guests, and UT nuclear engineering graduate students at the Zeanah Engineering Building for food, networking, and a showcase of student research before the game. Tailgate times will be announced once the game time is set. Registration will open soon!
Interested in sponsoring the Tailgate? 3 opportunities remaining. Click here for details and to become a sponsor.
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ETEC Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
Sponsorships Available
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Save the date for the ETEC Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. at the Hilton Knoxville Airport. Registration for individual tickets and tables will open in mid-October. This annual breakfast banquet brings the ETEC community together to network, hear from a keynote speaker, and celebrate the recipients of the Muddy Boot Award and Postma Young Professional Medal.
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Regional & Partner Events
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- Innov865 - 865 Fest Conference, Bridgewater Place | Sept. 29 | Knoxville
- NRC - Public Webinar on New Reactor Licensing Pathways | Sept. 30
- Appalachia Sessions Live - UTK field trip | Sept. 30
October
- EPB - Quantum in Business Conference | Oct. 1 | Chattanooga, TN
- ORCC - HR Solutions Summit | Oct. 1 | Townplace Suites, OR
- TN ECD - Annual Governor’s Conference | Oct. 1-2 | Chattanooga
- RSCC - Manufacturing Day Celebration | Oct. 2 | Clinton, TN
- IBEW - Ribbon Cutting for IBEW 270 Training Center | Oct. 3 | Oak Ridge
- TN Chamber - The Five Pillars of Leadership | Oct. 6 | Knoxville
- NEI - Nuclear Energy Workforce Summit | Oct. 6-10 | Washington, DC
- Women In Manufacturing - Conference | Oct. 7-9 | Las Vegas, NV.
- Secret City Improv - 2026 Festival | Oct. 8-10 | Oak Ridge
- Chattanooga State CC - Nuclear Career & Industry Expo | Oct. 10 | Chattanooga, TN
- Air & Space Forces Assoc - 19th Brig Bud Bacon Mem. Golf Tourn.| Oct. 12 | Oak Ridge
- Appalachia Sessions Live - Connecting Kids to Careers | Oct. 13 | RSCC
- ORCC/ETEC - CROSSROADS + SPARK | What's Next in Innovation | Oct. 13 | AMSE
- Tennessee Trail - Treasure Reverse Raffle | June 15 - Oct. 14
- * ORPSEF - Education Breakfast with Oak Ridge Schools | Oct. 14 | Oak Ridge
- Kendall Electric/Cross Co. - Fall Fest 2.0 Customer Appreciation | Oct. 15 | Knoxville
- ORCC/Nuclear Science Week - Career Fair | Oct. 20 | Roane State, Oak Ridge
- IACMI - Build Freedom Summit | Oct. 20-21 | Galveston
- * Knoxville Built This - AI:AF Artisans & Founders | Oct. 21 | 121 Tech Hub
- AMSE/Nuclear Science Week - Dirt Tour II | Oct. 22 | Oak Ridge
- * TSBDC - Business Start-Up 101 | Oct. 23 | Oak Ridge Chamber
- AMSE/Nuclear Science Week - Nuclear Energy Discovery Day Oct. 24 | AMSE
- SpectraTech - Annual Open House | Oct. 26 | Oak Ridge
- ORNL - 2026 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop | Oct. 27-29 | Marriott Knoxville Downtown
- ETEBA - 2026 BOTC | Oct. 27-29 | Knoxville Convention Center
November
- TAEBC - Opportunities In Energy | Nov. 17 | Crowne Plaza, Knoxville
- * ANS - Nuclear 101 Certificate Course | Nov. 15-19 | Phoenix, AZ
- * TSBDC - QuickBooks Can Do That? | Nov. 20 | Oak Ridge Chamber
*New to the List
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Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation & Education News
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ETEC's Awards Nominations are Open!
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Welcome to our New Members:
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CONUAR
CONUAR S.A. is a nuclear engineering and high-precision manufacturing company that supplies fuel elements, reactor components, and advanced metallurgical solutions globally. It operates through three main business units: Nuclear Fuels: Designs and manufactures complete fuel assemblies (sintered pellets and final rod bundles) for power reactors (PWR, PHWR, CANDU), research reactors (MTR), and small modular reactors (SMR). Advanced Alloy Tubes: Produces seamless tubing made from zirconium alloys (Zircaloy), titanium, and special steels, essential for their low neutron absorption and extreme corrosion resistance. Engineering and manufacturing: Manufactures reactor internal structures (control rods, pressure tubes, heat exchangers) and precision components for high-tech industries.
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Fluid Tech LLC
Fluid Tech LLC specializes in the development of equipment, systems, and materials to safely handle, treat, and dispose of radioactive and hazardous wastes and wastewaters. Fluid Tech provides quality solutions for the safe management of radioactive and hazardous wastes through the application of proven products and technologies, as well as a commitment to quality, process management, and innovation. Their depth of experience and their portfolio of reliable products and systems enables Fluid Tech to provide turnkey treatment solutions for the most challenging waste streams.
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Riley Power Group (RPG)
Riley Power Group (RPG) is a full-service maintenance, capital construction, and specialty services contractor providing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, welding, machining, valve, staffing, and project management solutions across North America. Through RPG Specialty Services, their union division, they support the nuclear, DOE, power generation, defense, petrochemical, and heavy industrial markets. Their experienced leadership and skilled workforce deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions for maintenance, outages, modifications, capital projects, decommissioning, and complex construction. RPG builds lasting partnerships through integrity, technical excellence, and an uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and customer success.
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TN² Updates & Opportunities
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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. Just a few hours a week time commitment. Good for your company to meet and educate the future nuclear workforce. Contact Joe Stainback.
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Now Hiring:
- Centrus - click here to view job listings
- Kyoto Fusioneering America's - click here to view job listings
- LIS Technologies - 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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