Topic:\u00a0\u201cTechnology Development at Southern Company Research and Development\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Program Summary:<\/p>\n Would you like to be able to see into the future?\u00a0 Come catch a glimpse of potential future technologies to be deployed as we hear about the latest projects at Southern Company Research and Development. Topics will include new nuclear, emissions control, electric vehicles, Smart Homes, and innovation.<\/p>\n Address is 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham AL 35243.\u00a0 We meet in the South Tower, Auditorium. <\/u>\u00a0This is located on the same floor as the South Tower security desk. The cafeteria is on the floor above the auditorium, and will require escorting.<\/p>\n Please allow ample time to find parking and sign in at the South Tower.<\/u>\u00a0 The Alabama Power Company (APCO) Credit Union is on the first floor of the North Tower.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our next meeting will on Monday January 13, 2020 at the Southern Company Energy Center in Inverness from 1:00-2:00 pm. Program: Retiree Lifestyle Speaker- Jeanne Wamack, Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club Keynote Speaker- Nick Irvin, Director of Research and Development Strategy, … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scsretirees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/JIrvin.jpg?resize=245%2C300&ssl=1\")
We are delighted to have as Keynote Speaker Nick Irvin<\/u>, Director of Research and Development Strategy, Advanced Nuclear, and Crosscutting Technology at Southern Company.\u00a0 Nick began his career over 17 years ago as a startup engineer, progressing to Consulting Research Engineer, and Project Manager leading technology development for Advanced Energy Systems and environmental Emissions Control for coal fired plants before becoming Director over 2 years ago.\u00a0\u00a0 He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Master\u2019s in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to see his bio.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scsretirees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/JeanneWarmack.jpg?resize=300%2C273&ssl=1\")
Our Retiree Lifestyle Segment kicking off the meeting is Jeanne Wamack<\/u>, a Life Master who has been teaching bridge for over 20 years in the Birmingham area with the Birmingham Duplicate Bridge Club.\u00a0 Do you want to keep your mind sharp while enjoying a fun social game with interesting and intelligent people? Jeanne has the info you need to begin or improve your skills! See details of bridge classes for all levels, including 16-week classes (and also the upcoming \u201cLearn Bridge In A Day with Patty Tucker\u201d to be held twice, on Saturday January 25 and also Sunday January 26, from 10:00-4:00 each day), under the LEARN heading \u00a0at website\u00a0 bhambridge.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n