July 21, 2025
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Nicholas Benner
National and state leaders recently joined University of Missouri President Mun Choi for a discussion about the future of energy at the Missouri Nuclear Summit held at the Missouri Theatre.
Missouri was one of seven states chosen by the National Governors Association and the U.S. Department of Energy to host a state-level summit — positioning the Show-Me State and Mizzou at the forefront of nuclear energy innovation. The goal was to bring together top minds in the field to discuss how to meet rising demand for reliable, clean power while also decreasing air emissions.
The day-long summit included several speakers, including Craig Piercy, chief executive officer of the American Nuclear Society, who presented on the history and current status of nuclear energy; and Christine King, director of Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear, who spoke on nuclear technologies.
Scroll on for photos from the event.
