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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear
At COP28, held in Dubai in 2023, a clear consensus emerged: Nuclear energy must be a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. With electricity demand projected to soar as we decarbonize not just power but also industry, transport, and heat, the case for new nuclear is compelling. More than 20 countries committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the United States alone, the Department of Energy forecasts that the country’s current nuclear capacity could more than triple, adding 200 GW of new nuclear to the existing 95 GW by mid-century.
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Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Mark Lefebvre
Monday, May 5, 2025|1:00–2:40PM CDT
Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Tyler Steiner
Monday, May 5, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT
Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Gregory Fedor
Tuesday, May 6, 2025|10:00–11:40AM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Mark Lefebvre
Wednesday, May 7, 2025|1:00–2:40PM CDT
Wednesday, May 7, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Carl E. Sandifer
Monday, May 5, 2025|10:00–11:40AM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: David Frate
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Allen Guzik
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Lauren Clayman
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: June Zakrajsek
Tuesday, May 6, 2025|1:00–2:40PM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Colleen Van Lear
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Andrea Marchica
Tuesday, May 6, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chairs: Chris Whiting, Emily Hsu
Wednesday, May 7, 2025|10:00–11:40AM CDT
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Mitchell Rodriguez
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Michael G. Houts
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Jason Cassibry
SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Will Grier
SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: David Manzella
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Jarvis Caffrey
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Doug Burns
Panel|SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Julia E. Cline
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Joel Krakower
Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Kurt Polzin
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Tim Duquette
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Ron S. Faibish
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Jason Reynolds
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Michael Schoenfeld
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: James Maddox
SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: George Williams
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Elora Kurz
