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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program
It has been about three months since the Department of Energy named 10 companies for its new Reactor Pilot Program, which maps out how the DOE would meet the goal announced by executive order in May of having three reactors achieve criticality by July 4, 2026.
Technical Session|Panel
Friday, April 9, 2021|1:30–2:30PM EDT
Session Chair:
Eric Meyer (Generation Atomic)
Alternate Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Session Organizer:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
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Session Producers:
Vincent Dallura (NCSU)
The public perception of nuclear science and technology affects its outlook perhaps more than any other field. In this panel discussion, the media's role in affecting public perception as well as methods to change negative connotations surrounding nuclear will be discussed. Join Mr. David Doctor, Mr. Eric Meyer, Ms. Michelle Brechtelsbauer, and Dr. William Kinsella to discover how the next generation of nuclear engineers can shape the public perception of the nuclear industry.
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