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Campaign for Nuclear Energy
Team: Nuclear Cowboyz (NuBoyz)
Michael Hartley
Ben Ponto
Hieu Lai
Luke French
Overview
Address concerns
Propose solution
Introduce team
Outline project scope
Explain campaign topics and methods
Energy Concerns
Global increase in energy demand
The United States is highly dependent on fossil fuels
General lack of understanding and fear of nuclear power
Need for high-production, sustainable and viable energy sources
Environmental problems with other energy sources
Proposed Solution
Initiate educational and promotional campaign for nuclear power
Work to inform United States public of the benefits and advantages of nuclear power
Generate a plan to install nuclear reactors in major cities/counties throughout the country
Team Background
Highly qualified engineers who have backgrounds in working with nuclear power
Michael: Mechanical Engineer, worked at Naval Reactors from 2000-2008
Hieu: Mechanical Engineer, completed research in sustainable energy at MIT from 2004-2010
Ben: Chemical Engineer, assisted Japanese government in containment and cleanup efforts after tsunami damage in March 2011
Luke: Mechanical Engineer, worked with One Vision Partners to develop educational programs on sustainable energy from 2005-2009
Scope of Proposed Campaign
Phase I: Research and team building
Phase II: Campaign development
Phase III: Initiation of campaign in target medias
Phase IV: Launch of revised national campaign
Ultimate Goal
Improve public awareness of the importance of nuclear power as a viable, safe, and sustainable energy source
Construction of nuclear reactors throughout country with public and governmental support
Historical Analysis
Examine lessons learned from mistakes and crises related to nuclear power
Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, Fukushima
Analyze success of United States Navy’s nuclear power program
Research origins of nuclear power as commercialized energy source
Technical Analysis
Develop basic schematics that can be shown to general public
Conduct fundamental energy and thermodynamic analysis on current reactor designs
Present findings in format suitable to target audience
Economical Analysis
Analysis of costs surrounding installation and operation of reactors
Explain economical advantages of nuclear power as compared to other energy sources
Research cost-saving methods and develop installation budget
Sustainability Analysis
Examine safety of nuclear power
Analyze impacts on environment
Discuss waste management
Research methods to improve sustainability and operational safety
Methods of Communication
Social media
Classroom seminars
Town hall, grass root movements
Television advertisements
Congressional hearings
Proposal Summary
Problem: The U.S. needs more viable, sustainable energy sources
Solution: Install nuclear power plants throughout the country
Initiate national campaign to raise awareness and support
Questions?