Imagine a future where; the majority of our power consumed worldwide has been generated with almost no carbon footprint, the oceans are used to solve water shortages, remote villages and towns around the globe have access to a safe, reliable steady-state electrical power, or a carbon-free portable power source that can be placed anywhere a […]
For the first time in two years, I feel as though I can plan to attend conferences in-person with the expectation that they will be held. While virtual events were the better choice between no events at all, face-to-face networking was sorely missed and what I look forward to most this year. I believe […]
Throughout the years, I have attended many nuclear industry events, symposiums, conferences, and meetings in the US and around the world. I always enjoy sharing my experiences, ideas, and passion with an audience who could help achieve our nuclear industry goals. On the other hand, talking to some who do not share the same views […]
It is interesting to reflect on how far education and training have come in the last two years. The pandemic threw face-to-face classroom instruction into a realm of impossibility, and a terrifying realization presented itself to instructors. We were not prepared. The pandemic forced educational technology (EdTech) to center stage in Nuclear Education as well […]
What do you do when an industry is faced with a lower-cost alternative, unfavorable government policy, and increased competition due to plant closures? You look to other emerging markets that are embracing the technology that you support. In our case, we decided to be a part of the nuclear renaissance and expansion that is happening […]
We’re back for another installment of our Innovation journey. During the latest Utility Working Conference, Accelerant Solutions led a track dedicated to innovative ways to improving and developing the workforce, with knowledge retention and transfer being key aspects of the message. In partnership with Tecnatom, S.A., the newest development in our PLANT™ authoring tool integrates […]
When I started my nuclear career at Seabrook Station in 1981, the facility was under construction. I was concerned that the industry was going to be severely challenged because of the Three Mile Island (TMI) accident that occurred in 1979. Over the years, I was impressed by the resiliency of our industry and the progress […]
More than 20 years ago, when I joined the nuclear power field, I couldn’t imagine it would be a calling leading to innovative nuclear power development. This industry has been a part of my entire adult life and I love it. I have met and continue to meet some of the most intelligent, inspirational, and […]
Do you ever ponder the evolution of your knowledge and the role of innovative nuclear training techniques in shaping your expertise in the nuclear industry? Reflecting on Learning Evolution and Innovative Nuclear Training Techniques I recently reflected on how I used flash cards to learn my multiplication tables when I was young, and today I […]
PLANT from Accelerant Solutions is transforming how the commercial nuclear power industry is engaging and training students.
