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Patrick’s guidance during the tour of the Indian Point Nuclear Facility provided clarity to what was once the unknown: nuclear power.  For years, nuclear power seemed like an obscure topic, clouded by mystery, misunderstanding, and even fear.  Yet after the trip to the nuclear plant, those feelings dissipated and were replaced by enlightenment, intrigue, and perhaps optimism.  I even considered the job opportunities that exist in the realm of nuclear research and then quickly gathered my senses, proposed that would be too out of my element and reaffirmed that a career in the medical field would be best (for now).  Nonetheless, Patrick’s presentation at the nuclear facility explained the process of how we harness such energy and its relevance to the state of New York, and more importantly, helped to dispel some of the myths and misinterpretations of the big, scary word that is “nuclear.” Read the full essay