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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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IAEA looks at nuclear techniques for crop resilience
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a five-year coordinated research project (CRP) to strengthen plant health preparedness using nuclear and related technologies.
Wheat blast, potato late blight, potato bacterial wilt, and cassava witches broom disease can spread quickly across large areas of land, leading to severe yield losses in key crops for food security. Global trade and climate change have increased the likelihood of rapid, transboundary spread.
Technical Session|Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
Saturday, April 18, 2026|1:15–2:15PM CDT|RUDR 410
Session Chair:
Valerie Tsvetkova
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Direct Use of High-Burnup PWR Spent Fuel in a Thermal Heavy-Water Reactor
1:15–1:35PM CDT
Dylan J. Frank (TAMU), Nazih El Halik (TAMU), Ridwan T. Imam (TAMU), Sean Yeatts (TAMU)
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Optimization of Burnable Poison in Fuel Patterns
1:35–1:55PM CDT
Noah L. Estrada (TAMU), Xue Yang (TAMU)
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