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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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The Westinghouse Parts Business plays a vital role in maintaining the critical assets of customers and ensuring safety and reliability through high-quality spare parts, component repairs, and equipment upgrades. Obsolescence and sourcing qualified replacements remain major challenges in the nuclear industry. To address these, Westinghouse provides targeted solutions for obsolete parts and manages comprehensive obsolescence programs.
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Best Section (tie)Missouri University of Science and TechnologyPennsylvania State UniversitySecond Place (tie)University of Illinois, Urbana ChampaignUniversity of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
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Samuel BaysStephen Rea
Kevin G. Field
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Trinity Local Section (Best Overall)Arizona Local Section (Best Meetings and Programs)Savannah River Local Section (Best Public Information & Education and Best Membership)Idaho Local Section (Best Section Management)
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Armour Research Foundation Reactor
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