Atomsphere originated from my love of curiosity, connection, and big questions. On a camping trip in Utah’s San Rafael Swell, I stumbled upon Temple Mountain, once a uranium mine, with no signs or warnings about its past. That moment made me wonder about how nuclear weapons and advanced technologies shape our everyday lives in ways we rarely see.

I’m Dr. Chantell Murphy, a nuclear engineer and nonproliferation specialist, and I started Atomsphere to create spaces where people can collectively explore these questions.

Our mission is simple: build learning communities where curiosity thrives, diverse perspectives meet, and asking hard questions brings us closer together.