ETEC News & Notes 8/5/2026
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ETEC will not meet on Friday, August 7
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We've been Building Momentum, and Shaping the Future of Nuclear at the NOW Conference!
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Join us next Friday, August 14 to hear Teresa Duncan talk to us about what's new in education at the Tennessee Board of Regents.
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Thank you to Navarro for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in August.
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August 14 - Teresa Duncan, Nuclear Strategist, Tennessee Board of Regents &
Vice President, Workforce and Community Development, Roane State Community College
August 21 - ORNL's Innovation Crossroads Program Graduating Cohort
August 28 - Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors (All members and their guests are welcome to attend.)
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The NOW 2026 Conference has been exceptional! We had 1,200 attendees from 36 states, 4 countries, and 430 organizations including 100 speakers, 130 students, and 85 exhibitors.
Thanks to all of our supporters, speakers, attendees, and volunteers!
Watch for a full recap coming soon.
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ETEC & Partner Events: August - September
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- TAEBC: TVA Lunch and Learn Featuring TVA’s Mike Skaggs & Heidi Smith, webinar (8/6/26)
- RSCC: Essentials of Human Resources Course (8/6/26)
- NRC: Virtual Public Meeting on Proposed Rule to Modernize Radiation Protection Framework (8/10/26)
- UTK Baker School: Southeast Energy Policy Forum, Knoxville (8/11-8/12/26)
- The Tennessee Business Forum & ThinkTN: The Impact of Energy Summit, Knoxville (8/12/26)
- NRC: Tennessee Valley Authority; Clinch River Nuclear Site, Unit 1; Notice of Hearing (8/13/26)
- TAEBC: Energy & Innovation Summer Social, Chattanooga (8/13/26)
- TQEE: Tennessee Child Care Solutions Summit, Nashville (8/28/26)
- OAS: Annual Meeting, Nashville (8/31-9/3/26)
- IAEA: Nuclear Energy Management School at ORNL (8/31-9/11/26)
- TCAT Hartsville: Academic & Technology Buildings Ribbon Cutting
- FORTÉ LIVE, Atlanta, GA (9/2/26)
- ECA: National Cleanup Workshop, Arlington, VA (9/14-9/16/26)
- LaunchTN: 3686 Conference, Nashville (9/14-9/16/26)
- TSBDC: Strategic Focus in 60 Minutes, Oak Ridge Chamber (9/17/26)
- KTech: Women in Tech Expo – Grow Better Together (9/18/26)
- RSCC: Street Painting Festival, Oak Ridge Campus (9/19/26)
- Innov865: 865 Fest Conference, Bridgewater Place, Knoxville (9/29/26)
*New to the List
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The rest of the news will return next week.
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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
- Type One Energy - click here to view job listings
- Kyoto Fusioneering America's - click here to view job listings
- Teledyne - click here to view job listings
Find TN²
- On the TN² LinkedIn page: Follow, tag, like, comment & repost
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"Tennessee's advantage comes down to leadership,
legacy, and leverage."
– David Salyers, Commissioner, Department of Environment & Conservation, State of Tennessee; as stated during the Tennessee's Advantage:
Resources for Nuclear Growth panel at NOW 2026.
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