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Dale E. Klein

American nuclear engineering professor

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About Dale E. Klein

Dale E. Klein was an American nuclear engineer.

Dale E. Klein was the chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He served as chairman from his July 1, 2006 until May 13, 2009. He then served as a Commissioner on the same body from May 13, 2009 until his resignation on March 29, 2010. He was the 13th chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Klein has a history of political donations to Republican candidates, including George W. Bush, Rick Perry, John Cornyn, and John McCain.

In 2025, Klein was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

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Important facts

Occupation
Nuclear engineer
Nationality
Education
University of Missouri
Employers
University of Texas at Austin
Awards
James N. Landis Medal
Also known as
Dale Klein

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dale E. Klein?

American nuclear engineering professor

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Dale E. Klein was a nuclear engineer.

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Dale E. Klein was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dale E. Klein

· Wikidata: Q54942914

· DBpedia: Dale E. Klein

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