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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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IAEA looks at nuclear techniques for crop resilience
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a five-year coordinated research project (CRP) to strengthen plant health preparedness using nuclear and related technologies.
Wheat blast, potato late blight, potato bacterial wilt, and cassava witches broom disease can spread quickly across large areas of land, leading to severe yield losses in key crops for food security. Global trade and climate change have increased the likelihood of rapid, transboundary spread.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|10:15–11:35AM EDT|Reber Room 135
Session Chair:
Rebecca A. Baker (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
How does one blaze a trail for others to follow, especially when you may be the only one from your hometown to think about entering nuclear engineering/science? Panelists will discuss, through their extensive experience, how outreach through nuclear science related activities as well as other efforts can help give back to the communities we call home as well as leave a path for others to follow in.
Sophia Zitkus
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Candace Davison
Penn State University
Lisa Marshall
NCSU
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