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Briefings and Seminars

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Briefings and Seminars

FNS produces regular educational briefings on an array of nuclear topics. Pictured here is a briefing with the Global America Business Institute (GABI) titled US Nuclear Exports and 123 Agreements: The Impact on Jobs and the Economy.

Educational Tours

Industry Networking Events

Briefings and Seminars

In 2019 FNS led a Congressional staff delegation to France to tour Orano's nuclear fuel reprocessing plant at la Hague.  Orano Group is the world leader in the recycling of used nuclear fuel  from reactors worldwide and making it reusable in new nuclear fuel.  

Industry Networking Events

Industry Networking Events

Industry Networking Events

FNS facilitates several industry networking opportunities each year. From our annual NAYGN/NEI/Nuclear Matters reception to happy hours for women energy professionals to intimate 20-1 dinners with  policymakers, FNS brings nuclear science thought leaders and stakeholders together to discuss important issues of the day.

Events and Programs

 The Foundation for Nuclear Studies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides  information and educational opportunities for policymakers and the  general public about nuclear science and technology, with the objective  of promoting sound national policy.  In pursuit of its mission, the Foundation sponsors a highly regarded  Congressional Briefing Series with forums on a broad spectrum of issues  related to nuclear technology, ranging from medical isotopes to the  transportation of nuclear materials. The events attract high-quality  speakers and seek to provide a balanced presentation of differing  perspectives. These programs are underwritten by the generous support of our donors. To learn more about the Foundation or to make a gift please contact leeann@foundationfornuclear.org.

Event calendar

November 13, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

12:00pm

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1:30pm

Event Details

November 13, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

FNS and it's partner UCAN Power will host a Congressional Staff briefing on a timely topic in nuclear energy, science or technology.

12:00pm

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1:30pm

October 16, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

12:00pm

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1:30pm

Event Details

October 16, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

FNS and it's partner UCAN Power will host a Congressional Staff briefing on a timely topic in nuclear energy, science or technology.

12:00pm

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1:30pm

October 8-12, 2023

Congressional staff delegation tour of Orano’s La Hague plant and Framatome’s Chalon facility.

6:00am

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9:00pm

Event Details

October 8-12, 2023

Congressional staff delegation tour of Orano’s La Hague plant and Framatome’s Chalon facility.

FNS will lead a Congressional staff tour to France for four days of educational programming on nuclear recycling and heavy equipment manufac...

Event Details

6:00am

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9:00pm

September 18, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

12:00pm

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1:30pm

Event Details

September 18, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

FNS and it's partner UCAN Power will host a Congressional Staff briefing on a timely topic in nuclear energy, science or technology.

12:00pm

-

1:30pm

July 24, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

12:00pm

-

1:30pm

Event Details

July 24, 2023

Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn

FNS and it's partner UCAN Power will host a Congressional Staff briefing on a timely topic in nuclear energy, science or technology.

12:00pm

-

1:30pm

More Events

Past Events

2023

Atomic Wings: Introduction to Nuclear Energy
FNS and UCANN Power present a monthly briefing for Congressional Staff on nuclear energy and technology topics of the day.

March 7, 2023


FNS International Women's Day Happy Hour for E&E Professionals

March 8, 2023


20-1 Dinner with Rep. Brandon Williams 

On the topic of Nuclear Energy. 

March 20, 2023


Atomic Wings: Path to License Renewal
FNS and UCANN Power present a monthly briefing for Congressional Staff on nuclear energy and technology topics of the day.

April 24, 2023


2022


Tour of Oakridge National Lab

FNS took 10 Congressional Staffers to Oakridge, TN to tour the national lab, Watts Bar Power Station and Ultra Safe Nuclear’s fuel facility.

October 25 & 26, 2022

  

Atomic Open in Support of Ukraine Nuclear Workers 

FNS hosted the Atomic Open, a fun and friendly golf outing that raised $7,000 for the ANS-ENS Ukrainian Nuclear Workers Humanitarian Fund.

September 30, 2022


Atomic Wings: Nuclear Energy from Supply Chain to Deployment with Dr. Huff
For the third installment of Atomic Wings on September 20th, FNS and it's partner UCAN Power welcomed newly confirmed Assistant Secretary Dr. Kathryn Huff of the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy. 

September 20, 2022

  

A Conversation with Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42)
FNS hosted a Zoom conversation with Rep. Ken Calvert of Riverside, CA who sits on the House Appropriations subcommittee on Energy & Water. Topics discussed included the future of Diablo Canyon and the impact of the Ukraine war on nuclear.

September 14, 2022


FNS Tours North Anna Power Station
FNS hosted a tour of Dominion Energy's North Anna Power  Station in Louisa, Virginia. Nine Hill staffers participated and learned  about power generation, fuel supply and waste storage. August 4, 2022


FNS Conversation with Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11)

FNS hosted an educational conversation with Rep. Bill Foster, a scientist and businessman and the only sitting Member of Congress who is a physicist.

July 26, 2022


Atomic Wings: Congressional Staff Briefing - Customer Interest in Advanced Reactors

The second installment of the FNS and UCAN Power Atomic Wings Lunch and Learn series for Congressional staff.  

July 12, 2022


Atomic Wings: Congressional Staff Briefing - Advanced Reactor Deployments

The first installment of the FNS summer briefing series for Congressional staff. 

June 14, 2022


FNS Networking Happy Hour

FNS hosted a networking reception for its partners NAYGN, and Nuclear Matters to cap off the Nuclear Energy Assembly. 

June 22, 2022


FNS Green Industry Golf Outing

Join your colleagues working in energy and environment for this fun and casual networking event on the Links. 

June 20, 2022



2021


A Conversation with U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse, (WA-4)

November 10, 2021


The Mars Rover and Beyond: The Partnership between our National Labs and the Role Nuclear Plays

July 27, 2021


Virtual Discussion with Special Guest Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-3)

July 20, 2021


Virtual Discussion with Special Guest Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5)

May 18th, 2021


MIT En-ROADS Interactive Workshop: The Climate Change Solutions Simulator

April 23, 2021



Virtual Discussion with Special Guest Congressman Frank Mrvan (IN-1)

February 23, 2021


Virtual Tour to France visiting Framatome’s Chalon Manufacturing Facility and Orano’s La Hague Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plant

February 17, 2021


2020


Virtual Tour of the Idaho National Laboratory

October 15, 2020


Virtual Panel Discussion on the Role of Nuclear Energy in Decarbonization

October 08, 2020


Virtual Discussion with Special Guest Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52)

July 15, 2020


Virtual Educational Tour of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby, MD

June 29, 2020


Virtual Salon Dinner and Discussion with Special Guest, Congressman Ben McAdams (UT-04)

May 14, 2020


The Nuclear Industry’s Response to COVID-19 Video Conference Briefing

April 29, 2020


Roundtable Salon Dinner and Discussion with Special Guest, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07)

January 27, 2020


2019


Capitol Hill Holiday Reception

December 16, 2019


Roundtable Salon Dinner and Discussion with Special Guest, Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06)

November 14, 2019


FNS Educational trip to France

October 05, 2019


Educational Tour of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Lusby MD

October 04, 2019


Roundtable Salon Dinner and Discussion with Special Guest, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02)

September 10, 2019


Virtual Discussion with Special Guest, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16)

June 16, 2019

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