Roger Blomquist

Roger Blomquist is a Navy Veteran, nuclear engineer and spent 44 years working at Argonne National Laboratory.

Nuclear Notes – Commercial Nuclear Power in Illinois

Illinois produces more nuclear electricity than any other state—most of the state’s electricity, year-in and year-out. In our area, it reaches 100% during low-demand...

Nuclear Notes – Why Nuclear Power?

In my introductory column, I said that I’m writing this series because I owe you. You, the taxpayers, have funded my education, training and...

Nuclear Notes – My Admiral Rickover Interview

The Admiral personally interviewed everyone applying to be a Navy nuclear propulsion officer. His interview was a stress test – looking for our resistance...

Nuclear Notes – Admiral Rickover and Cold War Submarines

Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover was not a combat hero, but he was definitely a hero. He founded and led the U.S. Navy’s nuclear...

Nuclear Notes – Your Correspondent

I am writing this series for several reasons. First and foremost, I owe you, the taxpayer. Why? You paid. I attended the College of William...