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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Launching into tomorrow: NRIC guides new era of research and deployment
In June 2025, the Department of Energy announced the Reactor Pilot Program, an authorization pathway that allowed reactor developers to partner with the DOE to get first-of-a-kind (FOAK) reactors built and tested. Soon after, the DOE rolled out a complementary Fuel Line Pilot Program, which aimed to fast-track fuel projects. In all, 20 projects were accepted into the new programs.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG|Cosponsored by ETWDD
Monday, June 12, 2023|3:15–5:00PM EDT|Marriott 3
Session Chair:
Dr. Pierre-Clément (PC) Simon (INL)
Alternate Chair:
Julianne McCallum
Session Organizer:
Matthew J. Jasica (ANL)
What does it take to make it as an academic in nuclear science and engineering? Learn from recent and experienced faculty about their journeys and challenges, from landing the job, to building up a new research group and collaborations, developing class curricula, and stepping into the mentor role. Hear about navigating the present job market, today's funding landscape, and trends in research and education.
Jeremy Mettler
Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Todd Allen
Associate Dean for Research
University of Michigan College
Sandra Bogetic
Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville
Zahra Mohaghegh