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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Going Nuclear: Notes from the officially unofficial book tour
I work in the analytical labs at one of Europe’s oldest and largest nuclear sites: Sellafield, in northwestern England. I spend my days at the fume hood front, pipette in one hand and radiation probe in the other (and dosimeter pinned to my chest, of course). Outside the lab, I have a second job: I moonlight as a writer and public speaker. My new popular science book—Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World—came out last summer, and it feels like my life has been running at full power ever since.
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, June 14, 2023|8:00–9:45AM EDT|Marriott 7/8
Session Chair:
Matthew L. Wald (Science Writer)
This panel discussion will address the challenges in commercializing new nuclear technology in the context of solving the climate change problem. Advanced nuclear and SMR developers are collaborating with utilities to avoid the pitfalls of the past, and public-private partnerships are playing a crucial role in paving the path toward commercialization. The panel aims to provide insights from innovators and established nuclear operators on deploying advanced reactors and achieving synergies that can accelerate the time to market for these promising technologies.
Matthew Wald
Science Writer
Jeffrey Olson
Vice President, Business Development & Finance, Kairos Power
Adam DeMella
SVP Government Affairs, GE-Hitachi
Chris Nolan
Vice President New Nuclear Generation Strategy and Regulatory Engagement, Duke Energy
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