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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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New Mexico Nuclear Alliance begins its advocacy work
The New Mexico Nuclear Alliance made its official debut as a nuclear energy advocate in late October, when founder Scott Lopez spoke with state lawmakers during a meeting of the New Mexico legislature’s Science, Technology and Telecommunications Committee, held at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
Technical Session|Criticality Safety
Friday, April 5, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Leonhard Building Room 103
Session Chair:
Caroline E. Ishak (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
Pierre Bouhaddane (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Parametric Reflector Study for Moderated and Unmoderated Critical Fissile Systems
1:35–1:55PM EDT
Bradley T. Moore (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Lorelei Uptmore (Y-12 National Security Complex), Dallas Moser (Y-12 National Security Complex)
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