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The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee invites you to a discussion on how national, state, and local policies impact the nuclear workforce. Register now and join us on Thursday, June 29, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET. Policy and the advancement of nuclear technology have always gone hand-in-hand. Whether it be regulatory concerns for novel reactor designs or waste form and repository policy, the evolution of national and even state policy impacts our field. 

Recent surveying of ANS membership indicates that much of our community feels that in addition to technology policy, state and local laws related to social issues also present challenges to our workforce and educational pipeline. Local circumstances around healthcare, accessibility, and job security, for example, impact where people feel safe or comfortable living, and by extension, where they feel safe working. 

The emphasis of this roundtable discussion is not on the policies themselves, but their impact on the people that make up the nuclear community and the challenges members face when making decisions about where to work or even remaining within the field. 

Panelists will discuss the challenges that members of the nuclear community face when making decisions about staying in or leaving the industry. Attendees will also hear strategies for individuals and institutions to navigate policies that have a negative impact on their livelihood, workplace performance, or institutional growth.