Come Learn How New Nuclear Energy Fits into Our Changing Energy System
Milwaukee – Wisconsin energy demand to rise 40 percent by 2032! Source Here
What: The goal of the Electrical Energy for Citizens Project of the LWVMC is to educate our members and the community, about the benefits and downsides of options for generating electricity. This third webinar will focus on new nuclear technology and how nuclear energy fits into our changing energy system. A background paper accompanies the series.
When: November 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – noon, CST
Where: By Zoom. Registration required Here
Who: The public is invited to this free webinar.
Speakers:
● Paul Wilson, Granger Professor, Nuclear Engineering and Chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics, will provide a briefing on new nuclear technology.
● Virginia McLemore, PhD, Lead Research Scientist (Economic Geologist). New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, will speak on ‘critical minerals’ needed for emerging technologies.
● Karen Douglas, League of Women Voters of New Mexico (NM) and retired nuclear engineer will briefly address the current administration’s executive order incentives.
CONTACT: Carol Diggelman, Ph.D., Emerita Professor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Co-chair, LWVMC Natural Resources Committee, 414-232-3739, Email: c.j.b.diggelman@gmail.com
For more information, visit lwvmilwaukee.org.
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