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Nuclear-Armed States and Estimated Warhead Stockpiles (2025) – Fact Sheet

This infographic presents a global overview of nuclear-armed countries and their estimated warhead stockpiles as of 2025. The data visualized includes deployed, reserve, and r

Nuclear-Armed States and Estimated Warhead Stockpiles (2025) – Fact Sheet This infographic presents a global overview of nuclear-armed countries and their estimated warhead stockpiles as of 2025. The data visualized includes deployed, reserve, and retired warheads, based on open-source estimates from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), and the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI). The graphic highlights both stockpile size and trend indicators (increasing or decreasing) to provide accessible context for public and policy discussions. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Format: Digital media (static web and presentation use).

UGM-133A Trident II D5: U.S. Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile – Fact Sheet
This graphic provides an overview of the U.S. Navy’s Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), outlining its capabilities, strategic role, and projected s

UGM-133A Trident II D5: U.S. Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile – Fact Sheet This graphic provides an overview of the U.S. Navy’s Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), outlining its capabilities, strategic role, and projected service life. Designed for public education and policy briefings, the fact sheet synthesizes technical and strategic information into an accessible visual format, drawing from reputable sources including the U.S. Navy, Lockheed Martin, CSIS, and the Federation of American Scientists. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Format: Digital media (web, presentation, and PDF).

LGM-35A Sentinel: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile – Fact Sheet.
This graphic summarizes key information on the LGM-35A Sentinel, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to replace the Minuteman III s

LGM-35A Sentinel: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile – Fact Sheet. This graphic summarizes key information on the LGM-35A Sentinel, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) designed to replace the Minuteman III system. The fact sheet presents an overview of the missile’s capabilities, strategic role, program timeline, and cost considerations, based on publicly available sources from defense agencies, congressional research, and industry reports. It was developed to inform the public, policy, and educational audiences about the future of U.S. land-based nuclear deterrence. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Format: Digital media (web, presentation, and PDF).

RSM-56 Bulava: Russian Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile – Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the RSM-56 Bulava, Russia’s latest-generation submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). The graphic outlines its technical cap

RSM-56 Bulava: Russian Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile – Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the RSM-56 Bulava, Russia’s latest-generation submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). The graphic outlines its technical capabilities, strategic role, program development timeline, and launch platforms. Drawing on authoritative sources from defense and strategic studies institutions, the design was created to support policy briefings and educational materials on Russia’s evolving nuclear deterrent posture. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Format: Digital media (web, presentation, and PDF).

Top 5 Importers of Russian Enriched Uranium and Plutonium (2023) – Fact Sheet.
This infographic presents a data-driven overview of the top five national importers of Russian enriched uranium and plutonium in 2023, based on international trade data fr

Top 5 Importers of Russian Enriched Uranium and Plutonium (2023) – Fact Sheet. This infographic presents a data-driven overview of the top five national importers of Russian enriched uranium and plutonium in 2023, based on international trade data from the WITS/UN Comtrade database (HS 284420). The graphic highlights total trade value and volume (in metric tons) by country, emphasizing the continued role of Russian fuel exports in global nuclear supply chains. While the European Union ranks high as a bloc, only individual countries are shown for clarity. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Format: Digital media (web, presentation, and PDF).

China’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet – Fact Sheet (July 2025).
This fact sheet visualizes the status of China’s civilian nuclear reactor program, including the number of operable reactors and those under construction across key provinces. Based on publicly

China’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet – Fact Sheet (July 2025). This fact sheet visualizes the status of China’s civilian nuclear reactor program, including the number of operable reactors and those under construction across key provinces. Based on publicly available data from international nuclear agencies and industry sources, the graphic highlights China’s rapid expansion and its potential to surpass the United States in nuclear energy output by the 2030s. It also provides contextual insights into China’s energy strategy, domestic reactor design, and international partnerships. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Formats: Print and PDF.

Graphic for a report on the history of Sweden’s nuclear reactors and weapons program.
This visualization highlights the locations, operational history, and basic technical details of Sweden’s early heavy water nuclear reactors. The graphic was develo

Graphic for a report on the history of Sweden’s nuclear reactors and weapons program. This visualization highlights the locations, operational history, and basic technical details of Sweden’s early heavy water nuclear reactors. The graphic was developed to provide clear geographic and historical context for the nation’s nuclear research infrastructure. My Role: Researcher and Designer. Deliverables: PowerPoint, Keynote, and PDF.

Graphic for a report on the history of Sweden’s nuclear reactor and weapons program.
This visualization incorporates publicly available data and map layers from a geophysical aerial survey conducted by the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU), measuring

Graphic for a report on the history of Sweden’s nuclear reactor and weapons program. This visualization incorporates publicly available data and map layers from a geophysical aerial survey conducted by the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU), measuring gamma radiation from natural uranium concentrations in surface geology. My Role: Researcher and Designer. Deliverables: PowerPoint, Keynote, and PDF.

Nuclear Energy Investment in China, South Korea, and Japan – Fact Sheet (2024).
This fact sheet compares national strategies and investment trends in nuclear energy across China, South Korea, and Japan. It presents a breakdown of domestic investment

Nuclear Energy Investment in China, South Korea, and Japan – Fact Sheet (2024). This fact sheet compares national strategies and investment trends in nuclear energy across China, South Korea, and Japan. It presents a breakdown of domestic investment by source (government, private, and foreign direct investment) alongside narrative summaries of each country’s policy drivers, industry structure, and future outlook. The visualization highlights divergent approaches to financing, public trust, and energy security in the post-Fukushima and energy transition eras. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Formats: Print and PDF.

U.S.–China Nuclear Energy Comparison – Fact Sheet (July 2025).
This fact sheet provides a side-by-side comparison of nuclear power development in the United States and China, highlighting key metrics such as operational reactors, reactors under const

U.S.–China Nuclear Energy Comparison – Fact Sheet (July 2025). This fact sheet provides a side-by-side comparison of nuclear power development in the United States and China, highlighting key metrics such as operational reactors, reactors under construction, and the percentage of electricity generated from nuclear power. Supporting narrative sections explore each country’s historical trajectory, capacity trends, and investment strategies. The visual emphasizes how national policy priorities have shaped differing paths in nuclear growth, with the U.S. focused on innovation and modernization, and China on rapid expansion and global competitiveness. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Designer. Deliverable Formats: Print and PDF.

Illinois Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (2025).

This fact sheet highlights Illinois’s leadership in nuclear power generation, featuring metrics on reactor count, generation share, and legislative context.

My Role: Researcher, Designer, and Wri

Illinois Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (2025). This fact sheet highlights Illinois’s leadership in nuclear power generation, featuring metrics on reactor count, generation share, and legislative context. My Role: Researcher, Designer, and Writer. Deliverable Formats: Print and PDF.

Virginia Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (2024).
This fact sheet highlights Virginia’s nuclear energy landscape, emphasizing its contribution to statewide electricity generation, carbon-free power goals, and advanced reactor development. It provi

Virginia Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (2024). This fact sheet highlights Virginia’s nuclear energy landscape, emphasizing its contribution to statewide electricity generation, carbon-free power goals, and advanced reactor development. It provides an overview of the operational status of the North Anna and Surry plants, key state policies supporting long-term operation, and recent legislative efforts to fund small modular reactor (SMR) deployment. The visual layout includes plant imagery, policy context, quick stats, and an opportunities vs. challenges summary designed for policymakers, stakeholders, and general audiences. My Role: Designer, Researcher, and Writer. Deliverable Formats: Print and PDF.

California Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (August 2022).
This fact sheet examines the status and policy context surrounding California’s last operating nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon. It explores the facility’s contribution to the state’s el

California Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (August 2022). This fact sheet examines the status and policy context surrounding California’s last operating nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon. It explores the facility’s contribution to the state’s electricity and carbon-free energy mix, the historical decline of nuclear power across California, and the long-standing regulatory and political challenges that shape its future. The piece also addresses ongoing debates about reliability, decarbonization, and the role of advanced reactors amid efforts to meet the state’s climate goals. My Role: Researcher and Writer. Deliverable Format: Print and PDF.

Tennessee Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (July 2022).
This fact sheet explores Tennessee’s commercial nuclear power sector, which plays a central role in the state’s clean energy mix. It highlights the operations of the Tennessee Valley Authorit

Tennessee Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (July 2022). This fact sheet explores Tennessee’s commercial nuclear power sector, which plays a central role in the state’s clean energy mix. It highlights the operations of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) at the Sequoyah and Watts Bar plants, outlines the state’s historical connection to nuclear development through Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and discusses emerging innovations like small modular reactors (SMRs). The fact sheet also presents policy context, economic contributions, and ongoing research initiatives, positioning Tennessee as a leader in advanced nuclear technologies. My Role: Researcher and Writer. Deliverable Format: Print and PDF.

Georgia Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (July 2021).
This fact sheet examines Georgia’s nuclear energy sector, one of the few in the United States actively expanding its commercial reactor fleet. It highlights the operational history of Plant Hat

Georgia Nuclear Energy Profile – Fact Sheet (July 2021). This fact sheet examines Georgia’s nuclear energy sector, one of the few in the United States actively expanding its commercial reactor fleet. It highlights the operational history of Plant Hatch and Plant Vogtle, the state’s reliance on nuclear power for over a quarter of its electricity, and the construction of Vogtle Units 3 and 4, the first new U.S. commercial reactors in more than 30 years. The fact sheet outlines key benefits such as emissions reduction and job creation, while also addressing challenges related to construction costs, waste storage, and public perception. My Role: Researcher and Writer. Deliverable Format: Print and PDF.

Project 949AM “Orel” Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Submarine – Fact Sheet.
This fact sheet profiles the Russian Navy’s K-266 Orel, a nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN) of the Project 949AM / Oscar II-class, highlighting its strategic ro

Project 949AM “Orel” Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Submarine – Fact Sheet. This fact sheet profiles the Russian Navy’s K-266 Orel, a nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN) of the Project 949AM / Oscar II-class, highlighting its strategic role, modernization program, and technical capabilities. The graphic includes annotated visuals, operational history, and analysis of the submarine’s function within Russia’s broader maritime strike forces capabilities. As part of Russia’s dual-use nuclear arsenal, the 949AM exemplifies the integration of nuclear propulsion with advanced conventional weapons, enhancing long-range strike capacity and survivability in contested environments. My Role: Researcher, Writer, and Photographer. Deliverable Formats: Print and PDF.

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