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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Porous tungsten scrubbed by glow discharge cleaning
Researchers conducted experiments in Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s Lithium Tokamak Experiment-Beta (LTX-β) showing glow discharge cleaning can be used to effectively clean samples of porous tungsten—used to hold liquid lithium in fusion machine inner walls—manufactured from powder-reconstituted materials, according to a paper published in Nuclear Materials and Energy.
Tungsten is widely used for plasma-facing components in fusion machines, especially in the divertor region where materials must withstand extreme levels of power flow. According to the paper, spark plasma sintering can be used to make tungsten into spongelike samples for holding liquid lithium.
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