About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Paul Cantonwine about the creation of the nuclear navy and H.G. Rickover's perspective on engineering.

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy executive director Alan Lowe sits to chat with Paul Cantonwine, author of "The Never-Ending Challenge of Engineering: Admiral H.G. Rickover in His Own Words" to discuss the creation of the nuclear navy through the eyes of H.G. Rickover, and what his mentality might be like in today's ever-changing world.

People in this episode

Host: Alan Lowe

Guest: Paul Cantonwine

Topics covered

• nuclear navy
• H.G. Rickover
• engineering
• military history
• science education

Keywords

• nuclear navy
• H.G. Rickover
• engineering
• military
• science

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Never-Ending Challenge of Engineering: Admiral H.G. Rickover in His Own Words

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