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2026 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 15–18, 2026
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
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Westinghouse, Nordion, and PSEG team up to produce Co‑60 in the United States
This past January, Westinghouse Electric Company, Nordion, and PSEG Nuclear formalized agreements to implement newly developed cobalt-60 production technology at Units 1 and 2 of PSEG’s Salem nuclear power plant in New Jersey, with the Co-60 to be supplied to Nordion. Through an ongoing joint initiative, the companies aim to harness U.S. pressurized water reactors to produce a key medical isotope and build the first commercial-scale Co-60 production platform in the United States.
Special Session|Panel
Wednesday, October 9, 2024|1:00–2:45PM MDT|Room 2 (Special Sessions)
This special session will highlight a diverse group of influential women leading change towards a sustainable nuclear future in their communities and in the world. Panelists will be comprised of leading women in nuclear energy, and the discussion will focus on topics including community and international engagement, the value of diversity in achieving NNZ, and best practices for creating a culture where women can continue to thrive in the sector.
Rebecca Casper
City of Idaho Falls
Sama León
Director General, World Nuclear Association
Lisa Marshall
NCSU
Dawn Davis
CEO, NativeSci
Marsha McDaniel
INL Director of International Engagement