School’s out, but our education partnerships continue to grow
August 13, 2014
Even though school is out, the summer months are a great time for nuclear sites to connect with students and educators to build interest and develop positive attitudes and aspirations towards science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The ... Read More
Brunswick Nuclear Plant recognized for partnering in STEM education
July 15, 2014
Duke Energy was recently honored by Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina for Brunswick Nuclear Plant’s (BNP) continued involvement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) promotion and education. Brunswick employees Sandi ... Read More
Here Come the Marines!
July 08, 2014
Waving flags and wearing red, white and blue always happens the first week of July, but at Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, S.C., the annual demonstration of patriotism begins a little earlier. For the past five years, during the month of June, Team ... Read More
Educators Go “WILD” at McGuire Nuclear Station
May 07, 2014
McGuire Nuclear Station recently hosted 21 local educators for Project WILD Aquatic, an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program led by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commissions (NCWRC), which emphasizes awareness, ... Read More
Hundreds Learn that Science is Cool
April 30, 2014
What do a bed of nails, wind turbines and snakes all have in common? They all played a key role in the events held in celebration of the fourth annual North Carolina Science Festival at McGuire Nuclear Station and Harris Nuclear Plant. April was a ... Read More
PPE: A last line of defense
March 18, 2014
The term "PPE" is an extremely common term in the nuclear environment, but that doesn't mean using PPE is restricted only to such a workplace. Personal protective equipment isn't just used in the workplace - how can you use PPE at home to protect ... Read More
The Value of Nuclear Plant Tours
January 08, 2014
Nuclear facility plant tours are an invaluable tool for educating the community and raising awareness with key stakeholders about nuclear energy. The nuclear industry can be confusing to industry outsiders, and those with concerns about nuclear energy ... Read More
You can now join the conversation on Duke Energy's NIC
January 07, 2014
Duke Energy’s Nuclear Information Center (NIC) will mark an important milestone since its 2011 launch. The NIC will now be open for public comment. With more than 100 stories posted to the NIC since its launch, the vision behind the site has always ... Read More
Helping for the holidays
December 24, 2013
Bike, doll, books, games, toys … This may look like the typical wish list for any kid during the holidays but for hundreds of children and families, this wish list would be just a dream without the generosity of employees at Duke Energy’s nuclear ... Read More