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Redefining the Landscape of Energy & Technology: Our mission is to make Texas #1 in limitless sustainable energy and accessible generative AI.
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Integrating High School Students into the U.S. Genesis Mission
Past Events
A Conversation about Fusion Power
Bellwether students heard from the CEO, scientist, and company leaders from Tokamak Energy — including the first-ever pictures of fusing D-T Plasma — and discussed how fusion can power 21st-century industries.
A Conversation about Molten Salt Reactors
In collaboration with the Stephenville Energy + Technology Club, students joined a virtual seminar with Lester Towell, Director of Operations at the ACU NEXT Lab, exploring molten salt reactor technology.
A Conversation with President Elbegdorj
Our forum hosted President Elbegdorj Tsakhia of Mongolia to speak with students from around the world about how AI and fusion energy will transform the world.
United Nations General Assembly 80
At the invitation of UN Chief of HR Kushal Ramyad, Bellwether leaders planned a week of high-impact meetings with officials to discuss Sustainable Development Goals at the 80th UNGA.
French Embassy to the United States
Students met with Mr. Dorian Serradeil, Deputy Counselor for Nuclear Energy, to discuss France's success in nuclear energy and collaborative activities at the International Fusion Energy Organization (ITER).
Osaka 2025 World Expo
Students traveled to Osaka, Japan to attend the World Expo and learn about the newest technologies in sustainable energy and collaborative efforts in nuclear fusion.
Meeting with Helion Energy
Over 50 students met with leaders from Helion Energy to discuss their work with magneto-inertial fusion technology and the importance of fusion to the future of sustainability.
Multi-Generational Planning Session
Youth leaders held a planning session with a former President and Prime Minister to discuss cross-generational collaboration on fusion and artificial intelligence.
Meeting with Microsoft Leader Krikor Mnatzganian
With over 20 years as a project leader at Microsoft, Mr. Mnatzganian discussed developments in AI and how they could impact the future with our students.
Meeting with Christopher Craddock
RocketStar CEO Christopher Craddock met with our students to discuss his work on a fusion-enhanced space thruster — a grand lesson in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Meeting with Former US Ambassador to the UN
Participants hosted Ambassador Sichan Siv for a reception and talk with teens, working on amplifying youth voices in international diplomacy.
Meeting with Governor Abbott's Chief Advisors
Student leaders heard from the Governor's top policy advisors on energy and technology and the new Director of TANEO about major developments in Texas industry.
International UN Youth Day
We hosted the first-ever Texas UN International Youth Day with over 50 students, who discussed UN Sustainable Development Goals with a high-level director at the UN.
Meeting with Lech Wałęsa
Students met with President Lech Wałęsa, the former president of Poland, asking him about the importance of finding new ways to achieve global solutions on energy security.
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