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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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MIT professor develops method to verify compliance with Outer Space Treaty
Danagoulian
Areg Danagoulian of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is proposing a mechanism for verifying that Earth-orbiting satellites are in compliance with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons in space. Danagoulian’s “concept and feasibility study,” titled “Verification of the Outer Space Treaty with cosmic protons,” was published recently in the journal Nature.
Friday, April 17, 2026|2:15–2:30PM CDT
Gates Ballroom & MSC 2406
Recharge, reconnect, and build your professional circle! Scheduled multiple times throughout the conference — including mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks — the Networking Breaks provide an ideal opportunity to step away from sessions, grab refreshments, and connect with fellow students, faculty, sponsors, and industry professionals in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re looking to swap research ideas, discuss career paths, or simply meet new faces in nuclear science and engineering, these breaks are designed to spark conversation and cultivate meaningful connections that extend beyond the event. Don’t miss your chance to grow your network and make lasting impressions between technical sessions and poster presentations!