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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Aalo Atomics discusses the road ahead
Yasir Arafat, president and chief technology officer of Aalo Atomics, participated in the first day of sessions at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC). There, he recapped some of the company’s recent milestones and revealed new details on what lies ahead for Aalo.
His attendance at the event coincided with a number of announcements in the past two weeks. Those announcements covered new contracts with Global Nuclear Fuel and Baker Hughes, the release of a new strategic roadmap, the completion of fuel enrichment by Urenco USA, and a new approval from the Department of Energy.
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.
Kaylee Cunningham
Univ. Florida
Justin Hamil
Univ. Michigan, Ann Arbor
Andrew Panter
Univ. Michigan
Jocelynn Kelly
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Jared Justice
Univ. New Mexico
Michelle Glaeser
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