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Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences
The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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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Savannah River Site empties more waste tanks
The Department of Energy announced that waste from two more tanks at its Savannah River Site has been removed ahead of schedule. The tanks—numbers 11 and 15—are the fourth and fifth waste containers in 12 months to meet the milestone of preliminary cease waste removal (PCWR) regulatory approval, 7 and 19 months ahead of schedule, respectively, according to the DOE.
Technical Session|Nuclear Technology in Society and Policy
Saturday, April 5, 2025|10:35–11:55AM MDT|Gran Quivera 1
Session Chair:
Alex F. Soto
Alternate Chair:
Louis Sanchez III
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
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Public Perception of Fusion: the "New Fusion" Brand
10:35–10:55AM MDT
Jennay L. Edmondson (Oregon State)
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The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosions
10:55–11:15AM MDT
Matthew S. Cox (Oregon State), Rhys H. Davis (Oregon State)
Nuclear Fuel Usage in Cargo Ships
11:15–11:35AM MDT
Alexa Strong (Oregon State)
The Price of Tomorrow: Making Sense of SMRs vs. Solar Economics
11:35–11:55AM MDT
Daniel Rodriguez (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Supathorn Phongikaroon (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Oleg Korenok (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Ruben Glover (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
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