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Indiana Leaders Discuss Nuclear Workforce with U.S. Education Secretary

7/17/2025

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Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Education Secretary Katie Jenner welcomed U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on July 16 for an insightful tour of Purdue University's cutting-edge nuclear reactor research lab, PUR-1. The visit sparked vital discussions on cultivating a skilled workforce in nuclear engineering and AI, aiming to meet industry needs and fuel economic growth.

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Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Education Secretary Katie Jenner welcomed U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on July 16 for an insightful tour of Purdue University's cutting-edge nuclear reactor research lab, PUR-1. The visit sparked vital discussions on cultivating a skilled workforce in nuclear engineering and AI, aiming to meet industry needs and fuel economic growth.