Date & Time
October 20, 2026
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Scott Laboratory N050
This panel is part of our National Nuclear Science Week 2026 events. See the full page for panelists, the National Laboratory Panel, and our high school outreach.
As part of Nuclear Science Week (October 19–23), the ANS Student Section at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Nuclear Alliance are bringing together leaders from across Ohio's nuclear sector for an evening of remarks and a moderated panel on the state's nuclear future and the workforce that will build it.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM (panel begins at 4:00 PM; VIP reactor tour from 1:00 PM)
Location: Scott Laboratory N050, The Ohio State University
General Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Reactor tour (VIP only, invited guests), including travel from main campus |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Laboratory tours: three 20-minute stops, with every group rotating through all three |
| 3:45 PM | Catering begins |
| 4:00 PM - 4:10 PM | Introductions and remarks from ANS at OSU, the Ohio Nuclear Alliance, a recorded address from the ANS President, and an invited speaker |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Moderated panel |
| 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Audience Q&A |
| 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Closing remarks, followed by an open networking reception |
Laboratory Tours
Before the panel, attendees tour three of Ohio State’s nuclear research facilities, spending 20 minutes at each stop. The reactor tour is a VIP tour for invited guests only; laboratory tours are open to registered attendees.
| Facility | Location | Host |
|---|---|---|
| Materials at Extremes (MATX) | Scott Laboratory W075 | Prof. Calvin Stewart |
| OSU NMR Facility | CBEC 092 | Dr. Dan Conroy |
| NuScale E2 SMR Simulator | Scott Laboratory W273 | Prof. Carol Smidts |
Program
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator | Prof. Marat Khafizov | The Ohio State University |
| Panelist | Justin Clark | Centrus Energy |
| Panelist | Dr. Julie Blevins | Dublin City Schools, Emerald Campus |
| Panelist | Joe Dillow | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) |
| Panelist | Andrew Conway | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) |
| Speaker | Daniel Watts | Centrus Energy |
| Recorded address | Mark Peters | President, American Nuclear Society |
Who Should Attend
Students, faculty, educators, and industry professionals interested in Ohio's nuclear energy future, career pathways into the nuclear workforce, and the partnerships between industry, education, the skilled trades, and state government that will support it.