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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NN Asks: What’s needed to get space nuclear off the ground?
Kate Kelly
For decades, the thrill of space exploration has ignited the imaginations of engineers, scientists, and innovators alike. The dream of expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth continues to attract the brightest minds, fueling groundbreaking advancements. As we set our sights on missions that venture farther and last longer in the cosmos, one truth stands out: Nuclear technology is the key to unlocking these bold ambitions. Its impact goes far beyond any single mission, driving a surge of momentum that not only propels space exploration but also energizes the entire nuclear ecosystem—sparking innovation and growth in an era of unprecedented opportunity.
Technical Session|Fuel Cycles, Waste Management, and Decommissioning
Saturday, April 6, 2024|10:15–11:35AM EDT|Hammond Room 220
Session Chair:
Kelly Varnell (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
Jacob Maxeiner (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Analysis and Projection of China's Nuclear Fuel Cycle for Weapons
10:15–10:35AM EDT
William R. Kaiser (U.S. Military Academy), Steven Scanlon (U.S. Military Academy), Jodie McKendry (U.S. Military Academy), Samuel Aycock (U.S. Military Academy)
Paper
A Computational Study of Terpyridine-Based Agents for Actinide Extraction in Nuclear Waste
10:35–10:55AM EDT
Cameron J. Patterson (Western Carolina Univ.), Andrew Zink (Western Carolina Univ.), Hayden Privette (Western Carolina Univ.), Ariel C. Rodriguez (Western Carolina Univ.), Channa d. Silva (Western Carolina Univ.), Joaquin G. Layno (Western Carolina Univ.)
Fuel Reload and Thermal Uprate Optimization for a Westinghouse 2-Loop PWR
10:55–11:15AM EDT
Alina Jugan (NCSU), Jake Mikouchi-Lopez (NCSU), Caden Sekelsky (NCSU)
Dynamic Spent Fuel Pool Concept
11:15–11:35AM EDT
Samuel A. Millett (U.S. Naval Academy), Joshua Dickson (U.S. Naval Academy), Ashish Venumuddula (U.S. Naval Academy), Charles Turner (U.S. Naval Academy)
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