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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Workshop|Panel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022|1:00–5:30PM PDT|Avila A
Session Chair:
Stuart Maloy (PNNL)
Alternate Chair:
Lori Braase (INL)
Purpose: Discuss a potential new DOE program on advanced and innovative materials research for advanced reactor fuel cladding. Identify possible program objectives and gather industry input to determine priority research directions for Fiscal Year 2023.
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