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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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McCarthy announced as new editor of ANS fusion journal
The American Nuclear Society journal Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) has named a new technical editor: Kathryn McCarthy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The announcement came during the opening plenary at this week’s ANS Annual Conference in Denver, Colo. McCarthy’s term begins on July 1.
Plenary Session|Panel
Friday, April 15, 2022|9:45–11:15AM CDT|Humanities
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We have all seen stories of nuclear plants across the country threatened with premature closure, and, although decommissioning is an important part of a healthy nuclear fleet, these plants often require legislation or policy changes to prevent untimely closure. Join the Nuclear Policy panel for a discussion of developing state and national level legislation that is nuclear friendly.