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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
2023 CONTE Virtual Meeting Plenary Session Speaker
Sandra serves as the Director of Systems Engineering & Integration for BWXT Advanced Technologies (AT). She and her team in BWXT AT provide experienced technical leadership and systems engineering support for terrestrial microreactor, space nuclear propulsion, and space power programs. Sandra has worked continuously in the nuclear field for 30+ years in areas including licensing, regulatory affairs, technical integration, safety analysis, thermal hydraulic modeling and simulation, project engineering leadership, and engineering management. In addition, she has served on the ANS Board of Directors, various ANS committees, and is a past chair of the ANS Operations & Power Division.
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