Thank you for participating in our survey (assuming that’s how you got here).
Our interest in small and micronuclear reactors in the Great Lakes region is part of a broader interest in how people perceive emerging energy technologies and trust in the scientists and engineers who develop and build such technologies. We are especially interested in how proponents of such technologies communicate with communities and other stakeholders.
The links below provide initial examples of coverage on the topic of new nuclear energy plants in the Great Lakes region. We used this material in designing our survey. Additional information may have emerged since we created this page.
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Project landing page
Holtec International’s Palisades Nuclear Plant, Michigan: Project press release
Pennsylvania State University: Project press release
AES Indiana’s Petersburg and Eagle Valley Generating Station: News story
Purdue University, Indiana: Project landing page
Our research team
Dr. Adam Zwickle, Associate Professor, Department of Community Sustainability
Dr. Doug Bessette, Associate Professor, Department of Community Sustainability
Dr. John C. Besley, Ellis N. Brandt Professor, Department of Advertising and Public Relations
Dr. James Dearing, Brandt Endowed Professor, Department of Communication