What’s Happening?
Join us for an evening of discussion and dialogue about nuclear energy in Utah. This community forum will bring together diverse voices, from scientists and engineers to advocates and survivors, to explore how nuclear power should play a role in Utah’s energy future. The conversation will examine both the potential benefits of nuclear energy in addressing climate change and the serious risks it poses to health, safety, and cost. Attendees will hear directly from experts and community members with lived experience, creating space for an open and balanced dialogue.

Details

What: A Green Week Discussion on Nuclear Energy in Utah
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM MT
– 6:00 PM Pizza and partner tables
– 7:00 PM Panel begins
Location: Education in Zion Auditorium, Joseph Fielding Smith Building, Room B192 (lower level), 1100 Campus Dr, Provo, UT 84604

Featured Panelists:
Dr. Matthew Memmott, BYU nuclear engineering professor
Dr. Logan Mitchell, climate scientist and energy analyst at Utah Clean Energy
Dr. Danielle Endres, University of Utah professor and nuclear waste researcher
Mary Dickson, writer, playwright, advocate for survivors of nuclear weapons testing
Mike Maxwell, Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship, Salt Lake City chapter chair

Partners:

HEAL Utah, BYU Sustainability, Utah Clean Energy, LDS Earth Stewardship, and more
Come with questions, stay for conversation, and be part of shaping Utah’s energy choices!