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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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The current status of heat pipe R&D
Idaho National Laboratory under the Department of Energy–sponsored Microreactor Program recently conducted a comprehensive phenomena identification and ranking table (PIRT) exercise aimed at advancing heat pipe technology for microreactor applications.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Friday, April 4, 2025|10:30–11:50AM MDT|Lobo AB
Session Chair:
Krista Navarrette
Alternate Chair:
Xavier Angus
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
As the demand for a skilled nuclear workforce grows, graduate programs play an essential role in shaping the next generation of nuclear professionals. This panel will focus on the unique opportunities and challenges facing graduate students in nuclear programs across the country. Panelists will discuss emerging fields of study, funding opportunities from fellowships and grants, and career opportunities in academia, industry, and government. Current and recent graduate students will share insights on their experiences and provide guidance on skills that make their graduate school experience successful.
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