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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|Nonproliferation, Security, and Safeguards
Saturday, April 6, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Leonhard Building Room 102
Session Chair:
Chris Balbier (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
Jacob Maxeiner (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Application of Machine Learning for Molten Salt Reactors Safeguards
1:35–1:55PM EDT
Branko Kovacevic (Penn State), Andre V. Soares (Penn State), William Walters (Penn State), Amanda M. Johnsen (Penn State)
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Parallel Processing of Image Databases for Accelerated Morphological Analysis Summarized
1:55–2:15PM EDT
Edward Goodell (Univ. Utah), Glenn E. Sjoden (Univ. Utah), Reid Porter (Pooka Play, LLC), Luther McDonald (Univ. Utah), Kari Sentz (LANL)
Applications of Comprehensive Visual Transport Security Risk Model to Enhance Nuclear Security Regimes
2:15–2:35PM EDT
Christine E. George (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Yield Estimation of Lop Nur Underground Nuclear Tests Using Historical Seismic Data
2:35–2:36PM EDT
Erick E. Rodriguez (U.S. Military Academy), Nickolas Duncan (U.S. Military Academy)
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