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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program
It has been about three months since the Department of Energy named 10 companies for its new Reactor Pilot Program, which maps out how the DOE would meet the goal announced by executive order in May of having three reactors achieve criticality by July 4, 2026.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RPD
Monday, June 16, 2025|3:15–5:00PM CDT|Belmont
Session Chair:
Christopher M. Perfetti
Alternate Chair:
Shane G. Stimpson
Session Organizer:
The Reactor Physics Division (RPD) Early Career Reactor Physicist (ECRP) Award recognizes early career members of the RPD who have made significant contributions in the field of reactor physics. This award consists of a plaque and a letter signed by the chair of RPD recognizing the candidate's achievement of distinction. The 2025 ECRP award goes to Dr. Abdalla Abou-Jaoude from Idaho National Lab. He will be presenting a lecture titled 'Look Beyond the Core' during this session.
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