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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC proposes security regulation changes
In 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14300, “‘Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” which directs the NRC to conduct a sweeping, multifaceted overhaul of its structure, culture, and regulations with the aim of facilitating increased deployment of new nuclear technologies and capacity.
Technical Session|Sponsored by Radiation Protection & Shielding
Friday, April 15, 2022|1:15–2:45PM CDT|Honors Room
Sponsored by ANS Radiation Protection & Shielding Division
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Study of Radioactivity of Oil and Gas
Harish Aryal (University of Texas of the Permian Basin), Thalia Balderas (The University of Texas of Permian Basin), Alondra Rodriguez (The University of Texas of Permian Basin)
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Feasibility of High-Frequency Radiation for Electrical Energy Generation
Coleman P. Smith (Penn State)
Radiation Shield Optimization for Simple Experimental Setup
Rylan C. Paye (Western Carolina University), Lauren Bryson (Western Carolina University), Jordan Davis (Western Carolina University), Tara M. Pandya (ORNL), Joseph Tang (Western Carolina University)
