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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by FCWMD
Monday, June 17, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT|Jasmine A
Session Chair:
Paul E. Cantonwine
Alternate Chair:
Rosemary A. Montgomery
Session Organizer:
Steven P. Nesbit
In June 2023 the Department of Energy (DOE) announced 13 awardees for work with communities interested in DOE's community-centered approach to storing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel, a process known as consent-based siting. It has now been a year into the program, and the panel session will discuss progress to date. Panelists will include representatives of DOE and some of the awardee teams.
Paul Dickman
ANL
Andrew Smith
American Nuclear Society
Robert Hayes
Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering at NCSU, TikToker, @nuclearsciencelover
Katrina McMurrian
Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition
Kathy Araujo
Boise State Univ.
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