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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Mark Peters: Building on a strong foundation
Summer at the American Nuclear Society carries with it a sense of renewed momentum as the incoming president takes office and starts making plans for the year ahead. This has been particularly true in the last few years, as nuclear energy moves into a new era marked by broader public interest, stronger policy support, and a growing sense of possibility across the field. Mark Peters, the Society’s 72nd president, shares that optimism—and he is focused on turning it into results.
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
Katrina McMurrian
Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition
Kathy Araujo
Boise State Univ.
