Recently, Georgia Tech, the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and Spelman College hosted a screening of‘the bomb’, a multimedia documentary exploring the history and the potential dangers of nuclear weapons. The screening kicked off a free exhibit of ‘the bomb’ that runs through Oct. 16. Following the screening, “Closer Look” host Rose Scott moderated a panel discussion. The panelists addressed the urgent need for nuclear disarmament. They also highlighted the potential threat of AI being used to develop nuclear energy and why they believe combining art with policy can inspire meaningful change. Panelists included: 

Sam Nunn, former Georgia senator and a distinguished professor at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Dr. Rachel Whitlark, a political scientist and associate professor of international affairs at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Smriti Keshari, a director, artist and creator of the multi-media installation “the bomb”

Recently, Georgia Tech, the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and Spelman College hosted a screening of<a href="https://arts.gatech.edu/hg/news/2025/09/17/bomb-screening-and-symposium-confront-nuclear-threat-georgia-tech"> &lsquo;the bomb&rsquo;</a>, a multimedia documentary exploring the history and the potential dangers of nuclear weapons. The screening kicked off a free exhibit of &lsquo;the bomb&rsquo; that runs through Oct. 16. Following the screening, &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; host Rose Scott moderated a panel discussion. The panelists addressed the urgent need for nuclear disarmament. They also highlighted the potential threat of AI being used to develop nuclear energy and why they believe combining art with policy can inspire meaningful change. Panelists included:&nbsp;
<a href="https://inta.gatech.edu/people/person/sam-nunn">Sam Nunn</a>, former Georgia senator and a distinguished professor at Georgia Tech&rsquo;s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
<a href="https://iac.gatech.edu/people/person/rachel-whitlark">Dr. Rachel Whitlark</a>, a political scientist and associate professor of international affairs at Georgia Tech&rsquo;s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
<a href="https://www.smritikeshari.com/">Smriti Keshari</a>, a director, artist and creator of the multi-media installation &ldquo;the bomb&rdquo;

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.