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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Panelists discuss U.S. path to criticality in ANS webinar
The American Nuclear Society recently hosted a panel discussion featuring prominent figures from the nuclear sector who discussed the industry’s ongoing push for criticality.
Yasir Arafat, chief technical officer of Aalo Atomics; Jordan Bramble, CEO of Antares Nuclear; and Rita Baranwal, chief nuclear officer of Radiant Industries, participated in the discussion and covered their recent progress in the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program. Nader Satvat, director of nuclear systems design at Kairos Power, gave an update on the company’s ongoing demonstration projects taking place outside of the landscape of DOE authorization.
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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