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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
2024 ANS Student Conference
Mr. Oscar Prat is Senior Director, AP1000® Construction Support Services at Westinghouse Electric Company. In this role, he leads the construction scoping and preparation for all AP1000 plant projects worldwide. Mr. Prat joined Westinghouse in 2006 and has held roles of increasing responsibility since. Most recently, he was the Senior Director, Major Equipment & Installation for the Vogtle 3&4 Project. In this role, he had responsibility for all major construction support evolutions, primary equipment installation, I&C system in-cabinet installation, pre-service inspections, fuel handling equipment commissioning, and initial core load activities. Prior to supporting the AP1000 projects in the U.S., Mr. Prat was the Major Equipment Installation Manager at Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant, where he spent 6 years supporting component installation and testing at both Sanmen and Haiyang AP1000 plant sites. Mr. Prat holds Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering and economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler School of Business.
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