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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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MIT professor develops method to verify compliance with Outer Space Treaty
Danagoulian
Areg Danagoulian of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is proposing a mechanism for verifying that Earth-orbiting satellites are in compliance with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons in space. Danagoulian’s “concept and feasibility study,” titled “Verification of the Outer Space Treaty with cosmic protons,” was published recently in the journal Nature.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by ETWDD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom G
Session Chair:
Michelle Goodson (ORAU)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Sola Talabi
This dynamic panel explores the development of an academic roadmap for the nuclear energy sector, spanning from pre-K to postgraduate education (P-20). The roadmap was created from a series of workshops with 179 academic institutions across the United States focused on nuclear energy programs. Our expert panelists will discuss innovative approaches to enhance career awareness, optimize academic resources, and promote inclusive excellence in nuclear energy education. Discover how cutting-edge technologies like VR and AR are revolutionizing learning experiences, and learn about strategies to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the industry. Join us for an engaging dialogue on creating a robust, accessible, and forward-thinking educational framework that will shape the future of nuclear energy. This session is essential for educators, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and nuclear energy.
Michelle Goodson
ORAU
Lyn Potter
Chattanooga State
Sue Magidson
Vanderbilt
Pittsburgh Technical LLC
Lori Brady
NEI
Lisa Marshall
NCSU