BOCA RATON, FL, June 11, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mary Fran Reed, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Reed, a distinguished author and business owner, has made significant contributions to the fields of nuclear chemistry and emergency planning. Her career began with a robust academic foundation, earning both her bachelor's degree in chemistry and PhD in nuclear chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. Her early exposure to radiochemistry, influenced by her father, an MIT graduate and mechanical engineer at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, set the stage for her future endeavors.

Dr. Reed's professional journey is marked by her expertise in emergency planning and publishing. From 1980 to 1983, she served as the chief of nuclear power plant planning for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Sacramento, where she was instrumental in developing strategies to ensure the safety and efficiency of potential accident response at nuclear power plants across the state. Prior to this, she worked as a health physicist at the California Department of Health Services, where she applied her knowledge of nuclear chemistry and physics to protect public health.

Contributing to academia through teaching, Dr. Reed began by spending a year at Central College in Kentucky, establishing a strong foundation as an educator. She then taught introductory chemistry at the University of Kentucky, where her excellence in teaching earned her the distinction of Outstanding Woman Faculty Member of the Year in 1972. Building on this success, she went on to serve as an assistant professor of radiation medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical School in Lexington, further advancing her contributions to science education and research in nuclear medicine.

In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Dr. Reed has made significant contributions to literature. Her latest book, "Atomic Green: Nuclear Power Can Stop Climate Change," underscores the critical role of nuclear energy in addressing global climate challenges. Her earlier work, "Dreaming of Ocean Cruising?: Sailing off into the sunset? What you ought to know!" published under the pen name Frannie Guerin in 2022, reflects her passion for sailing and adventure.

Throughout her career, Dr. Reed has been recognized for her expertise and impact. She was listed in prestigious publications, such as American Men and Women of Science and Who's Who of American Women between 1981 and 1983. Additionally, her certification as a medical nuclear physicist by the American Board of Radiology in 1977 attests to her proficiency in her field.

In her personal life, Dr. Reed enjoys writing, sailing and Tai Chi as hobbies. Through her latest book she aims to inspire legislative action and public acceptance toward embracing safe, clean nuclear power as a sustainable energy solution in our fight against global warming. Her vision includes advocating for smaller nuclear reactors that can be manufactured more efficiently to replace larger plants, thereby advancing technological progress and regulatory adaptation in the nuclear industry.

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