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Conference Spotlight
2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program
It has been about three months since the Department of Energy named 10 companies for its new Reactor Pilot Program, which maps out how the DOE would meet the goal announced by executive order in May of having three reactors achieve criticality by July 4, 2026.
April 16–18, 2026
Don’t Mess with Nuclear: Leading the Way
College Station, TX|Texas A&M University
Please contact us at:
Brindley Wade (graduate co-chair): Brindleywade@tamu.edu
Kira Burt (undergraduate co-chair): Kiraburt@tamu.edu
Please submit summaries or abstracts describing work that is new, significant, and relevant to the nuclear field. This may include internship projects, senior design projects, and other student research. Summaries and abstracts are presented orally at the conference, and presenters are expected to register for the conference. Non–U.S. attendees requesting a visa invitation letter: registrar@ans.org.
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All sponsors are recognized on the conference website and in promotional communications. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your package early.
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