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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DOE meeting focuses on Marshall Islands’ legacy activity
The Department of Energy Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) held its annual meeting this month with the government of the Marshall Islands. The two-and-a-half-day meeting, in Honolulu, Hawaii, focused on ongoing cooperative efforts and programs related to the legacy of U.S. nuclear weapons testing from the 1940s and 1950s. The United States began cleanup operations on the islands in the 1970s.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|3:15–4:35PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Joshua Bergstrom (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
John Acierno (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) represent a paradigm shift in nuclear technology by offering scalable designs and streamlined deployment processes. In addition, they present a massive potential for nuclear energy/reactor deployment over the next 5-10 years in very diverse areas of our economy, from electricity production to process heat! Together with our panelists, we'll dive into the envisioned applications for SMRs, which design criteria was considered, and where these reactors can take the next big step!
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